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What we're reading: Friday, June 28

President Obama begins the second leg of his trip to Africa with stops in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
AP Photo / Rebecca Blackwell
AP Photo / Rebecca Blackwell

President Obama begins the second leg of his trip to Africa with stops in Johannesburg and Pretoria. While the President visits with foreign leaders, South African residents monitor the latest news concerning Nelson Mandela's weakening health.

In the opinion pages: The Washington Post editorial board looks at the situation surrounding Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.

Politico's Manu Raju analyzes the latest case of bipartisanship in the Senate.