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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1854, In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de Raousset-Boulbon. In 1907, Henrik Sillem, Dutch target shooter and jurist (born 1866) passed away. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Benue South killings: Aondoakaa, running mate condemn Otukpo attack, propose security measures

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July 12, 2026

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Benue State in the 2027 election, Chief Mike Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN), and his running mate, Dr. Ogbenjuwa Oyije Ocheakiti, have condemned the attack by suspected armed herders on Otukpo Nobi community in Otukpo District of Otukpo Local Government Area, which reportedly claimed the lives of more than [] Benue South killings: Aondoakaa, running mate condemn Otukpo attack, propose security measures

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SundayTimes

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· Jun 30, 2026

EDITORIAL | June 30 and Mzansi’s command over the silent language of violence

Angry South Africans are pitted against terrified foreign nationals while a dithering government and exploitative businesses are happy to spectate until it is beneficial to speak

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 27, 2026

Rights lawyer, Ejiofor warns criminals against causing insecurity in South East

Human rights lawyer and lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has cautioned criminal elements in the South-East against turning the region’s liberation struggle into a criminal enterprise. Ejiofor gave the warning in a statement titled: The South-East Must Never Bleed Again: The Peril of False Labels, Criminal Impunity, and the [] Rights lawyer, Ejiofor warns criminals against causing insecurity in South East

Independent Online

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· Jun 29, 2026

Unseen Danger: How Illegal Immigration Threatens South Africa's National Security

Unseen Danger: How Illegal Immigration Threatens South Africa's National Security

TRT World

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· Jul 10, 2026

South Africans rally to protect migrants amid xenophobic protests

Following a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, documented migrants are also becoming targets. TRT World's Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg, where community groups and concerned citizens are working to protect vulnerable foreign nationals, oppose xenophobia and Afrophobia, and ensure immigration laws are enforced without violence.

South Africa Today

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· Jul 2, 2026

South Africa Anti-Migrant Protests Spark Law Enforcement Crackdown and Business Closures

JOHANNESBURB, Gauteng – Anti-migrant protests in South Africa have triggered a massive law enforcement response across Gauteng and Mpumalanga, resulting in 154 arrests, the confiscation of multiple firearms, and widespread closures of foreign-owned spaza shops. As security forces deploy advanced surveillance technology to maintain order during the marches against undocumented immigrants, local community groups are []

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Tense standoff at an anti-migrant protest in a South African town | AJ #shorts

Locals at an anti-migrant protest wielded sticks in an attempt to evict suspected undocumented residents of Alexandra, South Africa. The protesters were seen harassing and hitting migrants with police nearby. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Reuters

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· Jul 10, 2026

Anti-immigration protests intensify in South Africa

Groups of anti-immigration South Africans seized foreigners from their homes in Johannesburg and handed them to police in a hardening of protests that have sown fear ‌in communities and strained ties with some countries. Correspondent Nellie Peyton has more. #immigration #protest #southafrica #johannesburg #humanrights 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ghana-South Africa relations at lowest point over xenophobic attacks — Abu Jinapor

Member of Parliament for Damongo constituency , Samuel Abu Jinapor, has described Ghana’s bilateral relations with South Africa as being at their lowest level, blaming the situation on repeated xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians and other foreign nationals. According to him, the continued attacks, which have led to the deaths of some people and the displacement The post Ghana-South Africa relations at lowest point over xenophobic attacks — Abu Jinapor appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The Guardian

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· Jun 30, 2026

Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration marches

Government fears repeat of anti-migrant violence in 2008 that led to looting and resulted in deaths of 62 peopleSouth African authorities have deployed police units to towns and cities around the country before planned demonstrations against undocumented foreign nationals.Security personnel were seen patrolling the central business district in Johannesburg, the economic capital, where many shopkeepers decided not to open on Tuesday. Trucks and other assets belonging to the South African National Defence Force were also present, according to local media reports. Continue reading...

AllAfrica

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· Jun 29, 2026

South Africa: Blaming Migrants Ignores the Real Causes of South Africa's Economic Crisis

[The Conversation Africa] South Africa is in the midst of its most significant anti-immigrant mobilisation in years.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 22, 2026

South Africa to step up security ahead of anti-migrant deadline

The country, one of Africa's largest and most industrialised economies, has been on edge following weeks of sometimes violent xenophobic unrest that has left at least two people dead. The post South Africa to step up security ahead of anti-migrant deadline appeared first on Vanguard News.

Arise News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Femi Otunbanjo: South Africa’s Xenophobia Has Become A Mob Reaction To Socioeconomic Problems

Otunbanjo says South Africans blame foreigners for unemployment, crime and worsening socioeconomic conditions.

The Media Line

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· Jul 13, 2026

South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Backlash Puts Its African Leadership at Risk

After 10 years working in South Africa and [] The post South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Backlash Puts Its African Leadership at Risk appeared first on The Media Line.

Yen.com.gh

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· Jul 7, 2026

Jacinta Ngobese Zuma shares plans for upcoming march, outlines what South Africans should do

Jacinta Zuma calls on South Africans to actively assist police in combating illegal immigration by targeting drug dens and workplaces hiring undocumented migrants.

Mwebantu

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· Jul 7, 2026

Hichilema to Chibombo: ‘Don’t Forget’ — Vote UPND to Protect Gains

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged residents of Chibombo to vote for UPND in August, saying it is the only way to “protect the gains made this far” and continue development. Addressing thousands yesterday, Hichilema thanked “Nobene Chibombo, Keembe East and Keembe West” for turning out. _“Nobene mishesu, twalumba maningi”_ — “Our people, thank you very [] The post Hichilema to Chibombo: ‘Don’t Forget’ — Vote UPND to Protect Gains first appeared on Mwebantu.

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jul 10, 2026

Anti-Immigration Protesters Raid Homes, Force Migrants Out in South Africa

Anti-immigration protesters in South Africa launched door-to-door raids in Johannesburg’s Alexandra township, forcing suspected undocumented migrants from their homes and handing them over to police. The unrest reflects decades of mounting frustration over unemployment, crime, and failing public services linked to large-scale immigration and the absence of a strong state. The post Anti-Immigration Protesters Raid Homes, Force Migrants Out in South Africa appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

The Namibian

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· Jun 29, 2026

State Capture and xenophobia — ‘abahambe’ mob lacks gumption to tackle SA’s real problems

The xenophobic movements’ indifference to State Capture, high-level corruption and massive corporate fraud betrays a cowardice to confront the root causes of South Africa’s development failures. Let’s imagine for a moment that every foreigner in South Africa, documented or otherwise, heeds the abahambe (let them go) call and returns to their countries of origin. We [] The post State Capture and xenophobia — ‘abahambe’ mob lacks gumption to tackle SA’s real problems appeared first on The Namibian.

DW News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Live: Anti-migrant protesters take to the streets in South Africa | DW News

South Africa braces for anti-migrant protests as police and military deploy across major cities amid fears of violence. Join us for live coverage and analysis from correspondent Dianne Hawker-Kalubi on the ground, along with insights from Jo Veary of the African Centre for Migration & Society at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. We'll examine the latest developments, the risk of unrest, and the deeper tensions over immigration, unemployment and security in South Africa. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Russia Today

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· Jun 30, 2026

Police deployed as anti-immigrant protests spread in South Africa (VIDEOS)

South Africa has deployed police across major cities as anti-immigrant protests disrupt urban areas, including Johannesburg and Cape Town Read Full Article at RT.com

MS NOW

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· Jun 30, 2026

Elon Musk promotes xenophobic film that glorifies vigilantism

“Citizen Vigilante,” which depicts violence against migrants, is just the latest example of the bloodlust and infatuation with vigilantes among MAGA world. The post Elon Musk promotes xenophobic film that glorifies vigilantism appeared first on MS NOW.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 8, 2026

Velayati: Resistance Axis will not remain silent in face of adventurism... region is not arena for political gambles

Velayati: Resistance Axis will not remain silent in face of adventurism... region is not arena for political gambles

Guineematin.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

Afrique du Sud : nouvelle journée de mobilisation contre les étrangers

Des milliers de Sud-Africains manifestent ce mardi 30 juin 2026 à travers le pays lors de la première journée d’une mobilisation nationale contre les étrangers. Les manifestants accusent les immigrés de prendre leurs emplois et réclament le départ des étrangers en situation irrégulière. La tension montait dans le pays au fur et à mesure qu’approchait [] The post Afrique du Sud : nouvelle journée de mobilisation contre les étrangers first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Dua wanita warga emas ditipu sindiket gores, menang

IPOH: Polis berjaya menumpaskan sindiket penipuan gores dan menang yang menyasarkan warga emas selepas menahan lima suspek dalam serbuan di Melaka dan Selangor, Jumaat lalu. Ketua Polis Perak, Datuk Mohd. Alwi Zainal Abidin berkata, tangkapan itu dibuat susulan laporan polis yang diterima membabitkan dua wanita warga emas berusia 62 tahun. Katanya, kedua-dua mangsa yang bekerja ... Read more The post Dua wanita warga emas ditipu sindiket gores, menang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 2, 2026

South African state complicit in xenophobic violence – Fiifi Boafo

Former Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has criticised the South African government over the resurgence of xenophobic violence, alleging that the attacks are effectively being enabled by the state.

Guido Fawkes

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· Jun 30, 2026

Green MSP on a Student Visa: My Case Shows You Have to ‘Violently Push Through Doors’

Q Manivannan, the Green MSP elected on a student visa that is set to expire halfway through his term in Holyrood, has compared his case to “violently pushing through” barriers for “marginalised people.” When’s that visa set to expire, again? Speaking on Zoom for the Migrant Democracy Service, he said: “I’m the first MSP elected

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 5, 2026

How xenophobia went viral in South Africa

The online campaign stoking South Africa's latest xenophobic backlash.

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