What is most appropriate language for African self-hate?

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A man is pushed around during a confrontation with foreign nationals in Johannesburg, South Africa on April 15, 2015. PHOTO | AFP

Africa’s cultural, linguistic diversity is as important a resource as the things we have on the ground, above and below. Not everyone sees the richness of our diversity with such happiness.

The BBC just released a short video piece on the “Dudula” movement in South Africa. There are South Africans who feel that foreigners are the cause of serious social problems. By foreigners they very specifically mean immigrants from other African countries and who are dark in complexion.