Dr Gerald Horne on Afrophobia and The South Africa Conspiracy | An African News Review Special

South Africa is once again convulsed by violence, but this time, the target isn't apartheid's old guard. It's other Africans. Migrants, refugees, and Black foreign nationals are being hunted, beaten, and driven from their homes in a wave of Afrophobic terror. In this special hour-long edition of African News Review, Adesoji Iginla, Milton Allimadi and Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. sit down with renowned historian Dr Gerald Horne, author of White Supremacy Confronted and Blows Against the Empire, who discusses the complex history and current political situation in South Africa, exploring themes of imperialism, white supremacy, and global alliances. He provides deep insights into how historical forces shape present-day xenophobia, economic struggles, and political shifts. Drawing on Dr Horne's decades of scholarship on the global structures of white supremacy and the long history of anti-imperialist resistance, we trace the line from colonial-era "divide and rule" tactics to the economic precarity and political scapegoating fueling today's violence. We examine this crisis through the Pan-African analytical tradition, refusing easy answers and confronting the structures that benefit when Africans turn on each other. 🔔 Subscribe to Adesoji Speaks Knowledge for more Pan-African analysis, history, and resistance scholarship. 📚 Read: White Supremacy Confronted & Blows Against the Empire by Dr Gerald Horne Takeaways *Historical roots of xenophobia in South Africa *Impact of imperialism and white supremacy on current politics *Role of global alliances and US influence in South Africa *The rise and fall of ANC leadership and internal conflicts *Economic challenges and land redistribution debates *The influence of international actors like Elon Musk and Western countries *Parallels between anti-blackness in the US and South Africa *The importance of international solidarity and alliances Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Topic 03:01 Understanding the Current Situation in South Africa 05:12 Historical Context of South Africa's Challenges 08:03 The Role of Leadership in South Africa's Crisis 10:37 Global Influences on South Africa's Political Landscape 13:16 Xenophobia and Its Historical Roots 16:13 Parallels of Anti-Blackness in South Africa and the U.S. 18:36 The Impact of Media and Representation 21:20 The Future of Black Identity and Citizenship 24:11 Concluding Thoughts on Global Anti-Blackness 27:56 Global Parallels: The Struggles of the Dispossessed 31:01 Reparations and Global Alliances: A Call to Action 34:05 The Dangers Facing African Americans Today 35:37 Education and Economic Challenges for Black Communities 37:33 The Need for International Alliances 39:09 Opposition and the Risks of Activism 40:26 Addressing Xenophobia and Economic Desperation 43:19 The Role of Civil Society in Global Issues 45:43 Capital Mobility vs. Labor Mobility: A South African Perspective 47:06 Strategies for Preempting Systemic Adaptation #AfricanNewsReview #GeraldHorne #PanAfricanism #SouthAfrica #Afrophobia #Xenophobia #WhiteSupremacy #AntiImperialism #Decolonization