Former South African Minister and AU Commission Chairperson urges unity and respect among African nations
By Burnett Munthali
Former South African Minister of Home Affairs and African Union Commission Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has called for an end to the ill-treatment of Africans by fellow African nationals.
She emphasized that Africans should treat one another with dignity, respect, and fairness, regardless of nationality or background.
Dr. Dlamini-Zuma highlighted that the mistreatment of African citizens within the continent undermines unity and hampers collective progress.
She further noted that incidents of discrimination, harassment, and xenophobic attacks among African nationals have persisted in several countries and must be addressed urgently.
The former minister urged governments, civil society, and community leaders to work together to promote tolerance and mutual understanding among African populations.
She stressed that unity and solidarity are critical for the continent’s development and for achieving the goals of the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
Dr. Dlamini-Zuma also called on individuals to reject prejudice and cultivate a culture of empathy, cooperation, and shared responsibility across borders.
Her statement comes amid growing concerns over reports of xenophobic incidents in parts of Africa, which have sparked regional and international condemnation.
She concluded by reiterating that Africans must embrace humanity and fairness toward one another to ensure a peaceful and prosperous continent for future generations.
