MTN Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Ralph Mupita, has called for greater unity, stronger adherence to the rule of law and deeper economic integration across Africa, warning that rising anti‑immigrant sentiments and cross‑border tensions could undermine the continent’s development ambitions and deter investment.
Mupita’s remarks come amid renewed diplomatic tensions sparked by anti-immigrant protests in South Africa and Ghana, which have drawn widespread criticism on social media and prompted threats of retaliatory actions against businesses associated with those countries in markets such as Nigeria.
Writing on LinkedIn ahead of a migration dialogue hosted by the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation, Mupita noted that Africa’s long‑term prosperity would depend on its ability to strengthen social cohesion while accelerating economic cooperation among countries.
“The future of Africa depends on greater social solidarity, increasing economic integration and the observance of the rule of law,” Mupita said.
His remarks add to growing concerns among policymakers
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