![Demonstration by the 'March and March' movement marking an unofficial deadline set by citizen-led groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa, in Durban, on June 30, 2026 [AFP]](https://gateofwise.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/afp_6a438ece7d55-1782812366-600x400.webp "South Africa Increases Police Presence as Anti-Immigrant Protests Grow")
Police have been deployed across several South African cities after anti-immigrant protests raised concerns about public safety and possible violence. The demonstrations follow calls by anti-immigrant groups demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country by Tuesday. Government Rejects Protesters’ Claims The groups claimed that undocumented migrants would face arrest and deportation if they remained…
The race to lead the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) has entered a historic new phase, with candidates appearing before foreign ministers from member states for the first time ahead of the election of the organization’s next Secretary-General. The presentations took place in Paris on June 30, 2026, marking the beginning of the final…
French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to India on February 17, placing artificial intelligence at the core of a growing strategic alliance. While defense discussions include potential Dassault Rafale agreements, AI cooperation carries broader long term implications for Africa. The visit sets the stage for the India AI Impact Summit on February 19,…
The Rwanda Turkey weapons agreement aims to increase local production of weapons and military tools. As a result, Rwanda continues to strengthen its plan to build a reliable defense industry. Key Areas Covered in the Rwanda Turkey Weapons Agreement The agreement supports the production of small drones, light firearms and other military tools. In addition,…
Overview of Rwanda’s Ambition Rwanda aims to become a leading FinTech hub in Africa. Its FinTech Strategy 2024–2029 sets this direction. The vision is to build Africa’s FinTech center of gravity. Many observers question this ambition. They compare Rwanda to Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Egypt. These markets drew 80 percent of Africa’s FinTech funding…
