South Africa Migration Crackdown: Police in Gauteng arrested eight people linked to anti-illegal-immigration protests as authorities brace for June 30 unrest, deploying CCTV, drones and other surveillance to prevent violence. Digital Connectivity & Space Tech: Deputy President Paul Mashatile is set to keynote the BrainSAT satellite services and next-gen Thuraya phone launch, aiming to expand secure voice and broadband across South Africa and the continent. Youth, Business & Regulation: South Africa’s Trade ministry highlights support for youth-owned enterprises and a new Red Tape Reduction and Ease of Doing Business campaign to cut approval delays and help MSMEs scale. Science for the Public: South Africa launches National Science Month, expanding beyond Science Week to boost science literacy nationwide. AI for African Developers: Kenya’s Fikra API rolls out an OpenAI-compatible AI inference API with M-Pesa payments and local pricing. Agritech & Food Security: Tropic acquires Rahan Meristem to scale gene-edited banana varieties targeting Panama disease and reducing fruit waste. Ebola Response: Africa CDC reports DRC Ebola cases rising, with nearly 300 positive patients unaccounted for amid conflict and displacement. Morocco in Global Spotlight: Morocco’s ports face a JICA assessment on making them greener, more efficient and more digital, while the U.S. suspends tariffs on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco to protect American food supply. World Cup Culture Moment: South Africa’s World Cup run ends after a late Canada goal, but officials celebrate the historic first knockout appearance.