Is xenophobia against Nigerians rising?

Across the African continent, xenophobia has led to stereotyping, violence and sometimes death. Is the current spate of anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa and Mozambique a sign of discrimination, weak diplomacy, or deeper systemic issues? Professor Jude Osakwe of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) joins DW's Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi Under the Baobab to discuss. Topics discussed: 00:00 – Why are xenophobic attacks rising in Africa? 00:42 – Is migration really causing economic hardship? 01:24 – Can African unity survive anti-migrant violence? 02:37 – Why are Nigerians increasingly being targeted abroad? 04:21 – Mozambique deportations spark outrage 05:28 – Is Nigeria abandoning its citizens abroad? 06:17 – Are Nigerian embassies failing abroad? 08:27 – Why do Nigerians face tension in so many countries? 10:03 – Why are Nigerians everywhere across Africa? 11:41 – Are migrants helping or hurting host economies? 12:44 – Are Nigerians unfairly stereotyped abroad? 15:19 – Why do some South Africans blame foreigners? 18:03 – Have South Africans forgotten Nigeria's anti-apartheid support? 19:43 – Can xenophobic violence be stopped? 21:44 – Should undocumented migrants return home? 23:38 – Human trafficking and the migration crisis 24:33 – Rapid Fire with Professor Jude Osakwe 26:27 – Why Nigerians keep leaving despite the risks 28:57 – Are Nigerians unfairly targeted globally? Production Team • Hosts: George Okachi & Mimi Mefo Newuh • Guest: Chairman, African Chapter, Nigerians In Diaspora Organisation Prof Jude Osakwe • Vox Pops: Thuso Khumalo (South Africa) and Chinaza Jennifer (Nigeria) • Producers: Wanjiku Mwaura, Bouba Jalloh, Silja Fröhlich, Okeri Ngutjinazo, Cai Nebe & Eunice Wanjiru. • Executive Producer: Asumpta Lattus #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #Nigeria #NigeriaDiaspora #Nigeria #SouthAfrica #mozambique