Xenophobia and migration crisis in South Africa: Ghana says it will repatriate another 1,000 citizens from South Africa as xenophobic violence continues, after earlier flights brought 926 people home; South Africa’s immigration courts have also processed tens of thousands of cases, with the government citing ongoing repatriation and deportation efforts. Policy debate on immigration: MTN chair Mcebisi Jonas warns South Africa’s deeper problems—corruption, weak governance, unemployment and failing municipalities—would persist even if all foreign nationals left, while Standard Bank cautions that stricter migration rules could hurt the economy by worsening labour shortages. Regional diplomacy: South Africa’s Lamola is set to meet Nigeria’s Tinubu on migration, following Lamola’s talks with Ghana’s Mahama; Ghana and Gabon also plan a three-day state visit starting July 28. Climate shock: The AfDB warns a “super” El Niño could cut African GDP by 1–2% (about $10bn–$20bn) and trigger mass migration. Women’s football and media: FIFA says WAFCON (July 26–Aug 16) will decide Africa’s 2027 World Cup qualifiers, while CANAL+ secures live broadcast rights across Sub-Saharan Africa. Tech and connectivity: AFR-IX Telecom will anchor-connect Raxio’s Angola and Mozambique data centres, boosting pan-African network access. Public health: AfDB backs Biovac with up to $15m to expand Africa’s vaccine manufacturing, including oral cholera and inactivated polio production.