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Today in Africa — June 29, 2026: South Africa Braces for Anti-Immigrant Marches, Uganda Targets Independent Media

OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. On June 29, coverage includes: thousands of foreign nationals leaving South Africa as neighboring countries ramp up repatriation efforts, and President Cyril Ramaphosa warns against vigilantism ahead of planned demonstrations; Uganda’s military chief ordering the closure of major Nation Media Group outlets, raising fresh concerns about press freedom and the country’s political direction; and more.

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