Recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, where vigilante groups demanded foreigners leave by June 30, have sparked an urgent need to address the root causes of African-on-African conflict.

• Over 3,000 Malawians, including hundreds of children, were displaced in Durban; Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe launched emergency evacuations.
• The article highlights that South Africa's unemployment rate exceeds 33%, with youth unemployment over 60.2%.
• Concerns about foreign nationals dominating businesses are also raised in Kenya, where youth unemployment is 67%.