Dar es Salaam. A high-level Pan-African roundtable scheduled for August 6 in Lagos, Nigeria, is expected to rekindle debate on South Africa’s evolving relationship with the rest of the continent, with Tanzanian analysts saying the discussions carry particular significance for Tanzania’s liberation legacy, the safety of its citizens in South Africa and the future of regional cooperation.
The event, organised by the League of Nigerian Columnists in collaboration with the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS), will bring together journalists, academics, policymakers and public intellectuals from across Africa under the theme “From Mayibuye iAfrika to Abahambe! South Africa and Other African Countries: Reflections on the Trajectory of a Relationship”.
During liberation period, “Mayibuye iAfrika” symbolised continental solidarity, welcoming people back and fighting colonial rule together. On the other hand, “Abahambe” reflects frustrations over migration and economic pressures, showing a painful division from past unity ideals and telling Africans from other countries that “They must leave”.
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