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Anti-immigration unrest in South Africa: Police arrested 900+ people during nationwide protests tied to a June 30 “deadline” for undocumented migrants; looting was reported and Ghana demanded a full investigation after a Ghanaian man was killed in Cape Town. Parliament and governance pressure: South Africa’s National Assembly passed a R1.2tn Appropriation Bill for 2026/27, extending the Social Relief of Distress grant into 2027 while debates continue over social welfare and service delivery. Diplomacy under scrutiny: South Africa’s DA questioned the role of the ambassador to India after Jacob Zuma met Ajay Gupta, with parliamentary questions filed over diplomatic involvement. Elections and party moves (Nigeria): Atiku Abubakar named Kenneth Okonkwo as his 2027 spokesperson, while ADC uploaded its presidential and vice-presidential candidates to INEC’s portal. Digital transformation push: Google Cloud said its Johannesburg region could add $90.6bn and 315,000 jobs by 2030, unveiling AI initiatives and an Africa connectivity hub plan. Civil society under legal strain (Nigeria): IHRDA flagged a defamation damages ruling against SERAP as potentially chilling for NGOs. Regional security (Somalia): Uganda’s UPDF contingent in AUSSOM appointed a new deputy commander after a tour handover.

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