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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the work to contain a hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship is not over, while stressing the risk of a larger outbreak remains low. All passengers and crew have been evacuated from the ship in the Canary Islands, with cases confirmed in multiple countries and three deaths reported.
The Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi entered its second day with French President Emmanuel Macron promoting a new model for partnerships with African nations. Kenyan President William Ruto emphasized sovereignty in his closing remarks, while Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko said democracy in his country 'has passed all the tests now.'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced he will not resign amid the establishment of an impeachment committee to reinvestigate the 'Farmgate' scandal. The move follows a Constitutional Court ruling that revived impeachment proceedings against him. Ramaphosa has denied wrongdoing and plans to legally challenge the independent panel's report.
South Korea will play friendly matches against Trinidad and Tobago and El Salvador in late May and early June as final preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The matches will be held in Utah, where the team will also hold a pre-tournament training camp to acclimatize to high altitude before their Group A games in Mexico.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing pressure to resign after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections, with over 70 Labour MPs publicly calling for his departure and several ministerial aides stepping down. Starmer has vowed to prove his doubters wrong and insists no leadership contest has been triggered, while some cabinet ministers urge an orderly transition.
South Africa has declared a national disaster as severe weather—including heavy rain, flooding, and destructive winds—affects six provinces. Schools in the Western Cape are closed, the death toll stands at three, and thousands of families remain cut off in the Northern Cape.
The South African Weather Service has issued a series of warnings for damaging winds, waves, and disruptive rainfall across the Eastern, Western, and Northern Cape provinces. A cold front is expected to bring severe conditions including flooding and snow, with warnings in effect until Tuesday.
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit, a two-day event aimed at renewing France's engagement with Africa. The summit, co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto, focuses on economic development, innovation, and cross-border investment. It marks France's first such forum in an English-speaking African country.
Kim Si-woo tied for 35th at the PGA Championship, while Im Sung-jae missed the cut. Aaron Rai won his first major, finishing at nine-under 271.
The 61st Venice Biennale opened with protests and political tensions over Russia's return and Israel's presence. The international jury resigned, the EU threatened to cut funding, and the Russian pavilion remains closed to the public until May 9. Artists and activists condemned the participation, while Russian officials defended it as cultural dialogue.
Festus Mogae, Botswana's third president from 1998 to 2008, has died at 86. Known for his commitment to good governance and pioneering HIV/AIDS treatment programs, Mogae's death has prompted three days of national mourning across Botswana.
Two new suspected hantavirus cases have been reported in Spain and Tristan da Cunha, linked to an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. The UK military parachuted medical personnel and oxygen to the remote island to assist a British national, as the WHO maintains the global risk remains low.
South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that Parliament acted unconstitutionally in 2022 when it blocked impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the 'Farmgate' scandal. The court ordered the establishment of an impeachment committee, prompting Ramaphosa to announce he will not resign and will challenge the process. Opposition parties have welcomed the ruling, while analysts suggest he is likely to survive any parliamentary vote.
A rare Andes hantavirus outbreak has sparked renewed promotion of ivermectin as a treatment by some political figures, despite a lack of clinical evidence. Conspiracy theories falsely claim the virus is a planned pandemic or a bioweapon, while health authorities investigate a cluster linked to an expedition cruise ship.
Shakira and Burna Boy have released 'Dai Dai,' the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with proceeds going to education initiatives. The track arrives ahead of the tournament's June 11 kickoff, and Shakira is slated to perform at the final's first-ever halftime show.
Two Singapore residents who were on a hantavirus-hit cruise ship have tested negative for the virus, but remain in quarantine as a precaution. Health experts say the risk of an outbreak in Asia is low, though eight cases and three deaths have been linked to the cruise cluster.
Health authorities worldwide are urgently tracing passengers who disembarked from the MV Hondius cruise ship before an outbreak of hantavirus was detected. The virus has killed three people, and eight others are suspected to have contracted it, as the WHO monitors citizens in at least 12 countries.
South Africa has rejected accusations of xenophobia after protests against undocumented migrants, while Nigeria and Ghana have expressed concern. President Ramaphosa and Mozambique's President Chapo agreed that African nations must collaborate to address the root causes of migration.
Anti-immigrant protests organized by the March and March movement have spread across South Africa, with over 1,000 people marching in Durban and similar demonstrations in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Reports describe violence, shop closures, and growing tensions, as activists demand stricter immigration controls. Authorities have downplayed incidents, while human rights groups warn of a destructive wave of xenophobia.
Flights to and from Khartoum remain suspended for a third day following a suspected drone attack on the airport, which the UN has condemned. The attack, attributed to the Rapid Support Forces, targeted the airport and nearby areas, but the main terminal was not hit. UN and Sudanese officials have inspected the site, while humanitarian operations continue.