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A White House report has labeled the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, particularly at the National Museum of American History, as radical activists who are untrustworthy. This report, released by the White House Domestic Policy Council on Independence Day, suggests that President Donald Trump may be planning to replace the current leadership with his own team.

The Centre for Public Integrity (CPI) has issued a defense of the Department of State Services (DSS) in response to activist Omoyele Sowore's criticisms. The CPI accused Sowore of unfairly targeting the security agency, highlighting what it claims are improvements in the DSS's operations under its current leadership. This statement was made by CPI's Executive Director, Comrade Job Samuel Danfulani.

Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), stated that Kanu is serving a life imprisonment sentence due to his activism for his people. Ejimakor emphasized that Kanu's imprisonment is not related to personal matters such as property ownership in Kenya or infidelity, but rather his decision to advocate for Biafra's cause.

Hout Bay activist Roscoe Jacobs has raised concerns about the City of Cape Town's proposed 50% fare increase for the MyCiTi bus service, stating it could significantly affect working-class commuters. A petition is currently gaining support in the community, aiming to secure affordable public transport options.

Ahead of the June 25 protests, major roads in Kenya have been blocked and there is a heavy police presence, creating a tense atmosphere. The protests are organized by Gen Z activists, civil society groups, and families of victims to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, which resulted in the deaths of numerous Kenyan youth.

Youth activists are organizing nationwide demonstrations on July 7 to demand accountability for election violence, while government authorities have announced plans for an unprecedented crackdown on these protests, according to The Chanzo.