The Senegalese jurist Adama Dieng: "Hatred can take the language of defending the nation or tradition"

Adama Dieng, the African Union's special envoy for genocide prevention, highlights the alarming rise of hate speech in Africa, targeting migrants and minorities. He emphasizes the need for vigilance as such rhetoric can lead to violence and exclusion. Dieng warns that while not all hate speech results in mass crimes, repeated dehumanization and calls for violence are serious warning signs. He recalls the Rwandan genocide, noting that it began with words before escalating to violence, underscoring the importance of early intervention.