South Africa’s migration crisis sparks urgent call for continental talks
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South Africa must turn recent protest-driven turmoil into a serious discussion about migration, writes Mcebisi Jonas. The challenge, he argues, is to transform the crisis into an honest conversation with African neighbors about why so many people leave their home countries and how to find joint solutions. The goal is to address migration challenges together, rather than letting tensions escalate further.