#Southafrica: ‘We’re ready,’ says NatJoints as thousands of officers deployed on eve of protests

Los Angeles comes alive as Bafana face Canada in #FIFA World Cup knockouts

#Uganda's military chief, who is also the president's son, said on Sunday he had ordered the closure of two leading media outlets, declaring that he did "not believe in a free press".

President #CyrilRamaphosa hosted His Majesty King Misuzulu Zulu at the Official Presidential Residence, Mahlamba Ndlopfu in Pretoria, for discussions on government's approach to managing migration.

The engagement forms part of government's ongoing consultations with key stakeholders and social partners to strengthen a coordinated and lawful response to migration.

During the meeting, the President reaffirmed the state's responsibility to enforce immigration laws and emphasised that no individual may stop another person to demand documentation or proof of nationality. He also called on His Majesty to encourage peaceful demonstrations among those raising concerns about illegal immigration.

#France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.

Panama coach Thomas Christiansen lamented a new World Cup rule that has left his team mathematically eliminated before their final Group L game, with a Saturday clash against England offering only a chance to claw back some pride.

Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn violent.

#Nigeria: Recurring terrorist attacks on schools highlight failures in the Safe Schools Initiative, raising concerns over student safety and government preparedness.

The United States is announcing sanctions that target the networks smuggling conflict minerals out of the DRC to support the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group. M23 and its backers exploit the DRC’s vast mineral resources — wealth that rightfully belongs to the Congolese people — to fund weapons, pay fighters, and sustain a destabilizing insurgency that has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis. Today’s action directly supports implementation of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity, the historic agreement President Trump brokered between the DRC and Rwanda.

🇿🇦 South Africa have qualified for the Round of 32!
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