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The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers was held in Cairo, placing defending champions Ivory Coast in Group C and hosts Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in groups with automatic qualification. The tournament, set for June-July 2027, will be the first in East Africa in 51 years, with 48 teams competing for 24 spots.
China's new zero-tariff policy for African countries is opening markets for exporters like Kenya's avocado farmers, but the trade relationship remains lopsided, with Africa's deficit hitting a record $102 billion in 2025. Analysts say the policy benefits stronger African economies more, while landlocked nations face logistical hurdles.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has included Neymar in his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, ending months of speculation over the forward's fitness. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, has not played for the national team since 2023 and will be making his fourth World Cup appearance.
Spain's Audiencia Nacional has ordered the tax authority to refund Shakira over €55m, ruling she was not a tax resident in 2011. The court found she spent 163 days in Spain, below the 183-day threshold. The tax agency has said it will appeal.
South Korea's national football team has begun its pre-World Cup training camp in Salt Lake City, Utah, with head coach Hong Myung-bo unveiling a 26-man squad that includes several K League players and surprising selections. The team will play friendlies against Trinidad and Tobago and El Salvador before opening the tournament against Czechia on June 11, with a focus on acclimating to high altitude and overcoming injury concerns.
USM Alger defeated Egypt's Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in Cairo to win their second CAF Confederation Cup title, following a 1-1 aggregate draw. The victory comes amid Zamalek's financial struggles, with CAF having increased prize money to a record $4 million.
Virat Kohli says he has nothing left to prove and will only consider playing the 2027 ODI World Cup if he can contribute meaningfully. The 37-year-old, now active only in ODIs, stressed he would not seek selection unless he could add value to the team.
BRICS foreign ministers have reiterated support for expanding the New Development Bank's membership, while Russia's president and prime minister welcomed the bank's role and progress during its annual meeting in Moscow.
A South African court has ordered that the long-running corruption trial of former President Jacob Zuma and French defence firm Thales must proceed, rejecting delaying tactics. Zuma has instructed his legal team to appeal the ruling, which his foundation has labelled 'totally erroneous'.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that many countries are interested in joining BRICS, describing the bloc as a prototype of a future multipolar world order. He also highlighted BRICS cooperation on security issues, while Pakistan's ambassador expressed confidence in Pakistan's bid for full membership, despite India's opposition.
Six passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak, have had their quarantine in Bullsbrook, Western Australia extended until June 23. Two additional cases linked to the ship prompted the extension, as health authorities follow WHO advice on the virus's 42-day incubation period.
French and Dutch health authorities reported that all identified contacts of hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship have tested negative. The outbreak has so far resulted in three deaths and several infections, with the EU coordinating a response.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addressed a BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi, urging member states to condemn US-Israeli 'international law violations' and to help build a more just, balanced world order. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister separately framed Tehran's BRICS membership as a strategic choice for multilateralism.
Ghana has begun repatriating hundreds of its citizens from South Africa following anti-immigrant protests and reported attacks on foreign nationals. The first flight carrying around 300 evacuees has arrived in Accra, while South African officials deny xenophobia and call the incidents isolated criminal acts.
The World Health Organization has confirmed eight cases of Andes hantavirus among passengers of the MV Hondius cruise ship, with three deaths reported. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says there is no indication of mutation, and recommends a 42-day quarantine for high-risk contacts.
A New York Times opinion column by Nicholas Kristof citing allegations of rape and sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli forces, including a claim involving dogs, has drawn sharp condemnation from Israeli officials who call it a blood libel. Coverage focuses on the column’s reliance on Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, which Israeli ministries link to Hamas, and on competing reports about sexual violence connected to the conflict. Dawn presented the allegations as a damning indictment while Jerusalem Post pieces challenged their evidentiary basis.
South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that rejected asylum seekers cannot reapply, upholding a government appeal. The decision has been welcomed by the Home Affairs minister as a victory against system abuse, but human rights groups warn it may lead to deportations of people to dangerous countries. The court did not order Parliament to fix the legislative gap.
As COP31 approaches in Antalya, Türkiye, African nations are preparing to push for concrete climate finance delivery, including a capitalized Loss and Damage Fund, direct access to funding, and transparency. With the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and warming projections of 2.8°C, the stakes are high for the continent disproportionately affected by climate change.
The Cannes Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with 22 films vying for the Palme d'Or, but behind the glamour, concerns over AI's impact on filmmaking and the absence of major Hollywood studios dominate the conversation. African cinema is represented in the Un Certain Regard section, though not in the main competition.
South Africa's official unemployment rate rose to 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026, with 345,000 jobs lost and 8.1 million people out of work. Youth unemployment remains critical at 60.9%, while the broader rate including discouraged jobseekers stands at 43.7%. Analysts point to economic pressures, including the Middle East conflict, as contributing factors.