Growing tensions over immigration in South Africa have triggered backlash across parts of Africa, with reports of cancelled shows, business disruptions, and renewed debates about xenophobia on the continent.Related NewsRussia receives Nigeria’s new ambassador, pledges stronger bilateral tiesOnline threats, insults fuel S’Africa’s anti-foreigner hate — AnalystsAustralia to pay asylum seekers locked in desert $20mWhile South African authorities insist they are enforcing immigration laws, critics argue that foreign Africans are increasingly being targeted, raising questions about African unity and the real-world impact of political tensions. While South African authorities insist they are enforcing immigration laws, critics argue that foreign Africans are increasingly being targeted, raising questions about African unity and the real-world impact of political tensions.