This article examines two pressing issues, racism and xenophobia directed against sub-Saharan Africans, as well as conflicts between some Maghreb countries. With regard to Africa, a distinction must be made between national identity conflicts and regional or continent-wide conflicts. National religious identity conflicts are not properly the subject of this reflection; rather we are examining identity conflicts between North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Ordinary racism reigns supreme in most casesIn recent years, racism has been on the rise in North Africa. C. Cabot, “Avec la rupture des relations entre l’Algérie et le Maroc, le Maghreb durablement fracturé”, in France24 (https://tinyurl.com/ycyavjzn), September 25, 2023.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 28, 2023 11:21 UTC