Julius Malema, founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, called for African unity against imperialism Thursday, declaring, “The true enemy is the system that keeps African people poor while a tiny elite accumulates wealth.” His comments come against the backdrop of growing anti-immigration protests and violent attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. Migrant-rights groups report that African migrants are being scapegoated for joblessness, crime, and strain on public services.

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