Tragedy in South Sudan as Passenger Plane Crashes Near Juba, Killing All 14 On Board

Juba, South Sudan – A small passenger aircraft has crashed in South Sudan, killing all 14 people on board in yet another devastating aviation tragedy for the young nation. According to the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, the aircraft went down on Monday morning approximately 20 kilometres south-west of the capital, Juba. The plane, identified […]

Trump press gala shooting: What we know

United States President Donald Trump and hundreds of high-profile guests were evacuated Saturday night after gunfire erupted during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel in the U.S. capital. The incident, which unfolded during one of Washington’s most prominent media and political gatherings, triggered panic among attendees as tactical security […]

Trump Escapes Unhurt After Security Scare at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump was rushed offstage on Saturday night after gunshots were heard near the venue of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, triggering panic among hundreds of guests gathered at the Washington Hilton. The incident occurred shortly after the black-tie event began at around 8:30 p.m., with attendees reporting multiple gunshots […]

South Sudan Enacts EAC Law, Deepening Regional Integration Push

JUBA, South Sudan — Salva Kiir has signed into law the East African Community (EAC) Act 2026, a landmark piece of legislation that formally integrates the country’s regional obligations into its domestic legal system and signals renewed momentum toward economic and political cooperation in East Africa.  The new law domesticates the Treaty Establishing the East […]

Kenya Intensifies Push to Cut Maternal and Newborn Deaths Under EWENE Plan 

MOMBASA, Kenya — The government has stepped up efforts to tackle maternal and child mortality, with a renewed focus on high-burden counties under the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan. Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said the country must urgently shift from policy formulation to implementation, warning that key health indicators remain off […]

South Sudan Rejects Mandate Extension Claims, Reaffirms December 2026 Elections

JUBA — The Government of South Sudan has firmly dismissed claims of a planned extension of its mandate, reiterating its commitment to hold national elections in December 2026 as scheduled. Minister of Information, Communication, Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny, said both the Presidency and the Council of Ministers have endorsed a resolution confirming […]

South Sudan Rejects UN Report, Cites Sovereignty Concerns at Security Council

JUBA/NEW YORK — The Government of South Sudan has formally rejected key aspects of a recent report by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, arguing that it oversteps the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and misrepresents the realities on the ground. Presenting the government’s position before the United Nations Security Council, […]

Kenya, Portugal Partner to Restore Gazi Bay Mangroves in Kwale County

KWALE, Kenya — A new partnership between the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the Camões Institute is set to boost coastal restoration and eco-tourism in Kenya, with over 65,000 mangrove seedlings expected to be grown and nurtured under the Gazi Bay Coastal Restoration and Eco-Tourism (G-CORE) initiative. The agreement, signed during an official visit to […]

Trump Administration Reaffirms Africa Engagement, Signals Shift from Aid to Trade

JUBA/WASHINGTON DC — The administration of Donald J. Trump has reaffirmed its engagement with Africa, outlining a shift in foreign policy from traditional aid to trade, investment, and strategic partnerships—a move expected to have direct implications for countries such as South Sudan. The policy direction was presented in Washington during a high-level briefing by officials from […]

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