NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday, just two weeks before the NATO summit. This visit comes as the Pentagon is assessing the U.S. military presence in Europe, amid Trump's ongoing criticisms of NATO and claims that the U.S. bears a disproportionate share of military spending.

In 2026, reports have emerged regarding third-country migrant deportations from the United States to African nations, primarily highlighted by journalists and NGOs. On April 18, a group of 15 individuals from South America arrived in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after being deported from the US, with their destination revealed only a day prior to their departure.

As police intensify their efforts, more foreigners, including Zimbabwean nationals, are seeking to leave the country. The situation has prompted a significant number of individuals to arrange for repatriation amid the ongoing crackdown.

At the Patriotic League of Uganda's headquarters in Naguru, Frank Gashumba drew attention during the handover ceremony of the Secretary General position to Twalla, despite being recently removed from the group's leadership. The event, attended by a large crowd, was marked by Gashumba's assertive presence, as he declared, 'WE ARE NOT LEAVING,' according to Watchdog Uganda.

Kaizer Chiefs have announced that attacking midfielder George Matlou will depart from the club when his contract concludes at the end of June 2026. This marks the second player confirmed to leave the team during this transfer period.

U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler are set to retire in January, but their influence will continue as former aides have won the Democratic primaries to succeed them. This transition was marked by an event in Mitchellville, Maryland, where Adrian Boafo, a state delegate and congressional candidate, was introduced by Hoyer.