As the FIFA World Cup 2026 draws near, Human Rights Watch has issued a warning over the safety of journalists, fans, and vulnerable communities, citing rising concerns about immigration enforcement, media freedom, and discrimination in host countries-particularly the United States under President Donald Trump. The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is unfolding against a backdrop of abusive immigration enforcement in the United States, new threats to media freedom, discrimination, and unmet human rights commitments by FIFA and host cities. The tournament will open on June 11, 2026, across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the US. Mpho Sithole spoke to Minky Worden, Director of global initiatives at Human Rights Watch...

<p>As the FIFA World Cup 2026 draws near, Human Rights Watch has issued a warning over the safety of journalists, fans, and vulnerable communities, citing rising concerns about immigration enforcement, media freedom, and discrimination in host countries-particularly the United States under President Donald Trump. The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is unfolding against a backdrop of abusive immigration enforcement in the United States, new threats to media freedom, discrimination, and unmet human rights commitments by FIFA and host cities. The tournament will open on June 11, 2026, across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the US. Mpho Sithole spoke to Minky Worden, Director of global initiatives at Human Rights Watch...</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>