Nigeria remains outraged following the anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa. Abuja intends to seek compensation from the South African government for its citizens who were expelled from the country.ย
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The trial of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye began on 13 July in Uganda. He is accused of treason. The former personal physician to the Ugandan president was arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, in November 2024, in what his supporters have described as an abduction.The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final stretch from 14 to 19 July, with the semi-finals and the final taking place. No African team remains in the tournament.
Rwanda is hosting the Ubumuntu Arts Festival from 13 to 19 July. The festival brings together theatre, music, and spoken-word performances and aims to promote dialogue, reconciliation, and social change.ย
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