Human Trafficking in Africa: the Case of Ethiopian Males to the Republic of South Africa, 1991-2020

Abstract

This study focused on human trafficking in Africa with special emphasis of Ethiopian males to the Republic of South Africa, 1991-2020. It examined the genesis and cause of human peddling mainly from Ethiopia via Kenya to SA. Analysed the nature and impact of human trade of males from Ethiopia across Kenya to republic of South Africa; and the intervening mechanism in combating human trafficking of males to South Africa. To achieve this, the study utilized both primary and secondary sources of information Books, journals, newspapers, periodicals and journal articles were key secondary sources the study relied on. From the findings it was confirmed that people are trafficked through Kenya was conducted in the continent where a number of factors were connected to it. The study found out that political instability in Ethiopia, economic hardship, availability of criminal networks involved in human trafficking and poor boarder control measures enabled the practice to thrive. The study also concludes that preventing the transfer of natural wealth and state assets from developing countries to developed countries is an effective means of combating high-level corruption and mismanagement of resources, reducing conflict and maintaining peace. Called upon re-evaluation of Existing mitigation approaches to determine which need to be adapted or strengthened, which have proven more successful, and which have greater potential for replication. Empowering vulnerable industry groups should also be considered to reduce the level of risk for forced labour. Effective policies should be clearly and more fully reflect the role of gender as determinant of patterns of abuse and trafficking. The prevention as well as protection strategies should reflect and prioritize first the higher risk profile especially faced by women. There is also a need for consideration for male trafficking victims, who have hitherto been overlooked in some countries' anti-trafficking efforts.