World Cup Drama: South Africa kept its 2026 knockout hopes alive with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta, after Teboho Mokoena scored an 83rd-minute penalty to cancel Michal Sadilek’s early strike. Disciplinary Blow: FIFA also handed midfielder Themba Zwane a three-match suspension for a red card in the opening loss to Mexico, adding pressure on coach Hugo Broos as Bafana prepare for their next Group A game. Ebola Politics: US President Donald Trump’s Ebola comments at the G7—claiming African leaders requested to host patients and that Washington provided $375m—sparked backlash in Kenya, where protests had already followed a planned quarantine facility. HIV Funding Rift: The US says it will end PEPFAR HIV programmes in South Africa, citing alleged failures to protect Afrikaners; Pretoria says it’s working on self-reliance. Reparations Push: African and Caribbean nations renewed calls for formal apologies and reparations for transatlantic slavery, with Namibia’s president reiterating genocide reparations for the Ovaherero and Nama. Finance Watch: FATF removed Namibia and Algeria from its grey list after progress on anti-money laundering and investigations. Juneteenth in the Diaspora: Museums in Boston and Philadelphia marked Juneteenth’s 50th anniversary with major block parties focused on education and community. Xenophobia and Deportations: Ireland deported at least 42 South Africans amid xenophobia concerns, while South Africa continues deportation processing for Malawians amid tense protests. Namibia Labour Rights: Namibia welcomed a new ILO convention on decent work for platform economy workers, backing human-centred protections.