Minister Lamola endorses continent-wide African migration conference plan

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa supports an Africa-wide approach to migration, arguing the issue cannot be solved by individual countries alone. He says migration is closely linked to peace, economic development and regional integration, while warning that rising anti-migrant sentiment and irregular migration require a coordinated continental response to prevent xenophobia and intolerance. Lamola was earlier briefing the media on current developments relating to South Africa's foreign policy priorities and programmes.