Fresh round of bloodbath in South Sudan looks highly likely as opposition sounds war drums

Fresh round of bloodbath in South Sudan looks highly likely as opposition sounds war drums

Riek Machar’s indictment has significantly raised political tensions and fuelled fears of an eruption of political violence. In recent months, pro-government troops have been fighting opposition forces loyal to Machar, as well as other armed groups.

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Kidnappings of aid workers on steep rise in South Sudan as fighting between army and rebels escalates

Kidnappings of aid workers on steep rise in South Sudan as fighting between army and rebels escalates

Violence targeting aid workers has surged globally, said independent research group Humanitarian Outcomes. In a report released in August, the organisation said 2024 was the deadliest year on record, with 383 aid workers killed and 861 others affected by major violence, warning that 2025 was on track to even surpass it.

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At 92 and in power for 43 years, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya says his best years are ahead as he seeks eighth term

At 92 and in power for 43 years, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya says his best years are ahead as he seeks eighth term

In a region threatened with shrinking democratic space, several other African countries also have presidents accused of using state mechanisms to prolong their stay in power. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni recently sought nomination for a seventh term, a move that would bring him closer to five decades in power in the East African country.

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South Sudan teetering on the brink of collapse as oil revenues dwindle and police, army not paid in months

South Sudan teetering on the brink of collapse as oil revenues dwindle and police, army not paid in months

South Sudan’s economy largely depends on the oil it exports via neighbouring Sudan. But war in Sudan has created widespread chaos, and the pipeline in an area of fighting ruptured in February. The drop in oil revenues has compounded South Sudan’s long problem of official mismanagement.

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