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Xenophobia

Xenophobia is the fear of everything that which is perceived to be foreign or strange. It affects the relations and perceptions of group of people towards another one.

It includes a fear of losing identity, suspicion of the other group's activities, aggression towards the other group, and desire to eliminate its presence to secure a presumed purity.

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Africa's fake news of the year 28.12.2019

A man raised from dead, an imposter as president, Jesus on a visit, or imminent attacks: The lines between reality and fiction were outrageously blurred on African social media networks in 2019.
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Opinion: Open-minded Germans must speak up to counter rightward drift 23.12.2019

The attack on a synagogue and the murder of a politician by right-wing extremists in 2019 sent shock waves through Germany. But the vast majority of Germans favor an open, tolerant society, writes Jens Thurau.

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Germany: Right-wing militias play into public fears 18.11.2019

Right-wing militia groups say they patrol where police turn a blind eye. But with criminality dropping and more police than ever in Germany, analysts and politicians say their motives are more sinister.
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South Africa: Rugby win unites a divided nation 06.11.2019

In South Africa, the atmosphere is still euphoric after the country's third Rugby World Cup win. For a moment, the country's troubles seem to be forgotten. Has South Africa found new unity – and will it last?
Südafrika Kapstadt | Füchtlinge protestieren vor der UN-Flüchtlingshilfe

Refugee anger boiling over in South Africa 04.11.2019

Refugees in Cape Town are protesting increased xenophobia. But demonstrations have been violently broken up and now migrants are seeking shelter in an overcrowded church, reports Adrian Kriesch.
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In Germany, memorials for Nazi terror victims vandalized 13.10.2019

The neo-Nazi NSU murdered 10 people across Germany between 2000 and 2007. According to a survey, memorials to honor those victims have been repeatedly targeted by vandals.

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Police investigate anti-Semitism links in Halle shootings 09.10.2019

Two people have been killed and two injured after an attack on a synagogue in the eastern German city of Halle. Authorities believe the attack was motivated by anti-Semitism.
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Nigeria's President Buhari visits South Africa amid tensions over xenophobia 03.10.2019

Buhari is on a visit to South Africa for talks with his counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa after violent attacks on Africans living in the country created bad blood between citizens of the two African powerhouses.

Migrant shop-owners fear more violence in South Africa 02.10.2019

One month after a surge of deadly anti-migrant riots in Johannesburg, shopkeepers are still on high alert.

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South Africa struggles to combat its problems with violence 21.09.2019

Criminality seems to have become an established part of society in the rainbow nation. Murder, rape and xenophobia have painted a dark picture of South Africa. The country is searching for solutions — but will they work?
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Angela Merkel demands more climate action and less hate 11.09.2019

The German chancellor told the Bundestag Germany must address climate protection, digitalization, and xenophobia. The opposition accused her of "deindustrializing" the country in the name of a "green-leftist ideology."
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AfricaLink on Air – 09 September 2019 09.09.2019

Nigerians in crisis-ridden Cameroon call for government's rescue +++ Nigeria to repatriate 600 citizens from South Africa +++ Pope Francis visits Mauritius +++ Birth control in Uganda: When a man takes the responsibility
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South Africa: Anti-migrant clashes kill 1, injure several 08.09.2019

In a fresh outburst of xenophobic violence in Johannesburg, at least one person has been killed after police clashed with looters. The violence follows a week of attacks on migrant-owned businesses in South Africa.
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AfricaLink on Air – 06 September 2019 06.09.2019

Tribute and mixed reaction to the death of Zimbabwe ex-President Robert Mugabe+++ Cameroon opposition leader goes on trial in military court+++Thousands affected as Uganda restricts its open-door refugee policy
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Germany's far-right AfD stronghold: Life is good, but 'people are scared' 06.09.2019

Almost 50% of voters from Neisseaue who turned out in Saxony's elections cast their ballot for the far-right AfD. "Life is good," say locals, but migration remains an issue — despite there being no refugees.
Südafrika, Johannesburg: Ausschreitungen in Malvern

Opinion: South Africans need to face some harsh truths 05.09.2019

South Africans need to take a long, hard look at themselves and stop blaming foreigners for their country's woes, says South African journalist Shaazia Ebrahim.
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