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Africa Matters: Migration Tensions

Tens of thousands of foreigners are leaving South Africa as ultra-nationalist groups push for undocumented migrants to exit the country. The tensions are also disrupting cross-border trade and livelihoods in neighbouring Eswatini, where many families depend on access to South Africa. Nigeria is pushing for 70 percent locally produced animation on television to promote local culture, but industry experts say major challenges remain to make that vision a reality. And a Somali referee denied by the United States from officiating at the FIFA World Cup despite holding a valid visa, continues to inspire young Somalis back home.

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