A newly launched South African think tank and advocacy group, Vuka Azania, has revived public debate over potentially changing the country's name to Azania. Founded by four prominent academics and activists, the organization aims to position itself as a unifier of liberation ideals.
At the same time, South Africa is experiencing a migrant exodus following violent protests against foreign nationals and pledges by President Cyril Ramaphosa for tougher action against illegal immigration. The unrest has prompted governments in the region to repatriate their citizens.
Authorities in Ghana announced plans to bring back nearly two,000 Ghanaian migrant workers in total, following prior repatriations of 926 individuals. Additionally, foreign workers from other neighboring countries, such as Zimbabwe and Malawi, have been leaving the country, leaving some local employers short-handed.
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