South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Crackdown Intensifies, Thousands Flee
South Africa’s anti-migrant crackdown has seen over 53,000 people deported or repatriated in weeks, as vigilante violence and state operations...
July 17, 2026Section
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Latin America Sports Daily for Friday, July 17, 2026
World Cup 2026 knockouts, Copa Libertadores ties and key Latin American fixtures this weekend, with exact times, venues and stakes...
July 17, 2026 BRICS+ Builds Coordinated Critical-Mineral Strategy with South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia
BRICS+ is moving toward a coordinated critical-mineral strategy with South Africa, Egypt and Ethiopia positioned as key hubs for exploration,...
July 15, 2026
South Africa’s Coalition Fears Rattle Markets and Investors
South Africa coalition fears erase 1.7% from the rand and hit bonds after ANC’s 39.7% vote share forces talks with...
July 15, 2026
Ghana’s Cedi Beats the Rand to Rank Among Africa’s Top Currencies
Ghana cedi appreciated roughly 50% against the dollar in 2025, closing near GH₵10.45. It beat the rand with a 15.6%...
July 14, 2026
Angola Adds the Chinese Yuan to Its Central Bank Reserve Requirements
Chinese yuan reserves — Angola’s central bank has added the Chinese yuan as a fourth eligible currency for bank reserve...
July 14, 2026 South Africa Processes 53,000 Foreign Nationals for Deportation
South Africa deportations — South Africa has processed 53,449 foreign nationals for deportation by July 2026, with Malawians making up...
July 14, 2026
Starlink to Test South Africa Links It Still Cannot Sell
Starlink South Africa: Starship Flight 13 will test laser links with ground stations in the one African market where Starlink...
July 14, 2026 Karoo Earthquake Fault: 66-Quake Swarm Tests Gas Plans
Karoo earthquake fault find: UCT scientists trace a swarm of 66 quakes to a previously unknown fault, raising risk as...
July 13, 2026