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5 common issues facing Africans abroad you need to know

Violence 

Across the world, violence in African communities outside of the continent is not uncommon. But a recent trend in particularly concerning. A total of 50 black people, mostly young, are reported to have been stabbed or gunned down in London since January 2018.

This includes nine Nigerian youth killed in London and other parts of the UK.

The recent spike in violence in the British capital has raised concerns to the extent that Nigeria’s government has warned Nigerians living in London to be careful and to show restraint.

The killing of black people, especially those of Nigerian origin in London, was “worrisome and disturbing”, said Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the senior special assistant to Mr Buhari on foreign affairs and the diaspora.

African immigrants aboard are unfortunately not immune to the trappings of life – drugs, gun violence, etc. – in their host country.

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Bridget Boakye

Bridget Boakye is a writer, activist, and entrepreneur based in Accra, Ghana. Raised in both Ghana and the U.S., she is particularly interested in issues that draw on the experiences, insights, and values from both Africa and the African Diaspora. She is currently an Amplify Africa Fellow and member of the Global Shapers Accra Hub. You can find her on Instagram at @boakyeb

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