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Thousands march in South Africa demanding departure of undocumented foreigners
Eye On AfricaJune 30, 2026

Thousands march in South Africa demanding departure of undocumented foreigners

In tonight's edition, South Africa's Day of anti-Immigration marches set as a deadline by organizers is thankfully a far more calm affair than many had feared. Also, rescue services in Ghana are still racing to manage severe flooding that has cost at least a dozen lives. And at Kenya’s largest mental health hospital, patients encounter a different kind of therapy: a personal grooming session provided by two visiting barbers.

France 241 min read
EnergyJune 30, 2026

U.S. jet fuel production rises after prices doubled in March

Weekly estimates suggest U.S. jet fuel production has increased to record highs in response to elevated jet fuel prices after the Strait of Hormuz closed on February 28. Higher crude oil prices and supply concerns, particularly in Europe and Asia, which previously imported much of their jet fuel supply from the Persian Gulf, have driven up jet fuel prices. Much of the increased U.S. jet fuel production is being exported, as domestic inventories remain above average.

U.S. Energy Information Administration1 min read