African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Juba, South Sudan — A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over a growing public health crisis in South Sudan, revealing that nearly one million people are currently living with Hypertension. Health experts warn that the condition—often referred to as a “silent killer”—could claim up to 3,000 lives annually if […]
YAMBIO, South Sudan — The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has unveiled a strengthened joint peace outreach initiative in partnership with religious leaders, aimed at engaging armed groups, promoting reconciliation, and consolidating stability across the state. The announcement was made during a high-level engagement in Yambio County that brought together church leaders, […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa has marked its 20th anniversary with a high-level convening in Addis Ababa, calling for urgent action to scale practical, farmer-centered solutions aimed at strengthening food systems, boosting rural incomes, and accelerating agricultural transformation across the continent. The gathering, held alongside AGRA’s Board Retreat […]
Vatican City / Washington, D.C. — A fresh diplomatic rift has emerged between U.S. President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the ongoing conflict involving Iran, reviving a long history of tensions between American presidents and leaders of the Holy See. The disagreement escalated after Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong appeal for peace […]
Renk, Upper Nile State – South Sudan — Rising cases of child malnutrition in Renk are exposing critical gaps in food assistance, despite scaled-up nutrition interventions targeting thousands of vulnerable families displaced by the Sudan conflict. At Renk Transit Centre and surrounding host communities, refugees and returnees continue to face limited and inconsistent access to […]
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has triggered widespread diplomatic concern following a series of controversial statements directed at Turkey, including a demand for $1 billion and an unusual personal request tied to marriage. In posts published on the social media platform X, Gen. Kainerugaba — who is also the son […]
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has announced the appointment of Anita Kiki Gbeho as the new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Ms. Gbeho succeeds Nicholas Haysom of South Africa, whose tenure was marked by sustained efforts to advance peace and stability in […]
SUDAN— Nearly three years after the outbreak of the Sudan conflict, thousands of refugees and returnees at the Renk Transit Centre continue to face dire humanitarian conditions, despite having escaped the violence across the border. The conflict, which erupted on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, has triggered […]
South Sudan – The African Union (AU) has issued a stark warning that South Sudan risks sliding back into full-scale conflict, urging its leaders to commit to an immediate ceasefire and prepare for the country’s long-delayed first national elections. In a high-level declaration following a summit of the AU High-Level Ad Hoc Committee for South […]
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, alongside its European branch, has strongly condemned the decision by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to host a conference titled “The Future of Journalism in Gaza” without the inclusion of Palestinian media representatives. In a sharply worded statement, the syndicate expressed “deep concern and shock” over what it described as a […]
