South Africa is witnessing another wave of anti-immigration protests as tensions over undocumented foreign workers continue to escalate. Demonstrators in Cape Town and other regions are demanding stricter immigration controls, a pause on new visas, and action against fraudulent permits.

The unrest follows weeks of deadly anti-immigrant violence, with reports suggesting that more than 176,000 people have fled the country in recent weeks. Protesters argue that tighter immigration policies are necessary to protect jobs and opportunities for South African citizens.

Meanwhile, the African Union has backed South Africa's proposal for a continent-wide dialogue on migration instead of discussing xenophobic violence as a standalone issue. The move highlights growing concerns over migration, border management, and regional cooperation across Africa.

Anti-Immigrant Protest Held in Cape Town | Wion 

South Africa is calling for an Africa-wide conference on migration following weeks of deadly anti-migrant violence and growing tensions over undocumented foreign nationals.

As Africa's largest industrial economy, South Africa has long attracted migrants from across the continent. However, rising unemployment, economic pressures, and concerns over illegal immigration have fueled renewed protests and calls for stricter border controls. Thousands have reportedly fled amid escalating tensions, while anti-illegal immigration demonstrations in Cape Town have demanded tougher action against undocumented migrants, tighter visa policies, and investigations into fraudulent immigration documents.

South Africa Seeks Africa-Wide Migration Summit After Deadly Anti-Migrant Violence | Immigration Crisis

After his coalition government disintegrated on Friday due to a disagreement over asylum policies, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced he would leave politics. One of Europe's longest-serving presidents, Rutte has been in office for almost 13 years.

Dutch PM Mark Rutte to leave politics after ruling coalition fails to agree on migration policy

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's coalition government collapsed Friday over "insurmountable" differences among the alliance partners on how to tackle migration, with elections expected in November.

Dutch PM Mark Rutte resigns as coalition talks over policy to check migration fail

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is due to meet King Willem-Alexander on Saturday (July 8) following his resignation, late Friday, after 13 years in power as his coalition government failed to reach a consensus on migration policy.

Longest-serving Dutch PM Mark Rutte resigns after talks on migration fail, to update king on govt collapse

UK PM Boris Johnson has announced a controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. PM Johnson has stressed that $157 million scheme has been taken into action to break people's smuggling network

Britain hardens its migration policy, plans to send migrants to Rwanda

Poll numbers show the chancellor's migration policy led to a 12-point drop in her July rating

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