Telling our own stories: Coexistence as the Only Way Forward

By Dr. Peter N. Mbile September 8, 2025 (Back to School Day in Cameroon) -The tragedy of repeating histories It is no surprise that xenophobic currents are once again boiling over in South Africa. And as has become tragically predictable, the main targets are other Africans; vulnerable people scapegoated for deeper systemic failures. Ghanaian President, John Mahama has lamented this resurgence of anti-African violence, while Julius Malema has reminded us that behind such actions lie powerful interests bent on destroying the liberal spirit of Africa’s proletariat, in order to monopolize hegemony; power, wealth and influence. These events reflect a painful…