Anti-immigration protests in South Africa: Thousands marched across cities on the June 30 deadline set by groups including March and March, Operation Dudula and others, with police deployed nationwide and the government reiterating it will enforce immigration law through authorities, not vigilante action. Public order response: After isolated violence and looting incidents, soldiers were sent to hotspots like Hillbrow and Durban, while leaders urged peaceful demonstrations and warned criminals would face prosecution. Political reshuffle in South Africa: President Ramaphosa confirmed a cabinet reshuffle that downgraded former DA leader John Steenhuisen to deputy minister, ending his agriculture portfolio and reshuffling other key posts. Governance and justice in Ghana: A coalition of human rights lawyers filed a lawsuit challenging Ghana’s third-country deportation pact with the US, arguing it may breach constitutional and international human rights obligations. Regional democracy pressure: SADC escalated pressure on Madagascar’s transitional authorities, demanding release of political prisoners and a clear roadmap back to constitutional rule. AI governance in Kenya: Kenya’s cabinet created a standing committee on AI to coordinate policy and governance frameworks, alongside approving a national BPO policy aimed at jobs and investment. Succession politics in Zimbabwe: Proposed constitutional changes (CAB3) could alter how an acting president is selected after a vacancy, reshaping succession dynamics. Institutional governance upgrade: The JSE added two independent non-executive directors to strengthen audit, remuneration oversight and investment committee work.