South Africa Immigration Crackdown: Nationwide anti-foreigner protests around June 30 saw heavy police deployments, hundreds of arrests, and looting in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, while the government pushed deportations and urged calm. Nigeria–South Africa Fallout: Nigeria says it will document abandoned businesses and assets left behind by returnees and seek compensation from Pretoria, as more evacuation flights bring Nigerians home. Government Reshuffle in Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new cabinet and deputy appointments in the GNU, including Dina Pule’s return to Social Development, drawing fresh political backlash. Ebola Funding Push: Africa CDC appealed for $18m to start Ebola treatment trials in DRC, warning delays could worsen outcomes. Digital Push in South Africa: Ramaphosa and Google used the Google Cloud Summit to sell faster AI adoption, while partnerships target cloud, skills, and public service modernization. West Africa Cocoa Shock: Cocoa prices have crashed, squeezing smallholder farmers across Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana and worsening delayed payments and food insecurity. AfCFTA Digital Trade: Nigeria’s Tinubu urged faster execution of AfCFTA digital trade reforms to boost intra-African commerce. Energy Tariff Debate: A broader tariff puzzle across Africa is framed as a question of whether consumers pay for reliable power—or for losses, debt, and weak governance.