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20 Ugandans 10 South Sudanese kidnapped as Series of Abductions engulf Juba
The Security Committee reaffirmed its commitment to supporting stability and strengthening cooperation among security agencies, urging residents to provide any information that could help apprehend the perpetrators.
President Salva Kiir sacks South Sudan’s Chief Justice and his deputy
Dr. Bak Deng becomes the new Chief Justice, bringing with him a wealth of legal experience and knowledge. Justice Laku will serve as the Deputy Chief Justice, ensuring a strong team at the helm of the judiciary.
Kenya versus Tanzania online battle reaches horrid proportions
Eventually things got so bad that, the ongoing budgetary sessions in each of the country’s parliaments started debating on the issue, with some legislators lashing out against their counterparts across the border.
Africa’s economy will grow by 4 percent in 2026
East Africa leads with a projected 5.9 percent growth in 2025-2026, driven by resilience in Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
Ten Killed as fresh clashes erupt in DR Congo. Former President Kabila’s aide abducted at midnight
Former member of the ruling Union for Democracy and Social Progress party, Kovo-Félix Ingila Bokondo has also been abducted by a gang of people in Mercedes Benz
Rebels war punches big hole in DR Congo’s military budget
The revised “combat budget,” currently under parliamentary debate, reveals a significant tax revenue shortfall, with rebel control over key borderlands crippling the country’s fiscal capacity.
Kenya kills Matatu Culture by banning graffiti on commuter Buses
Authorities emphasized that heavily tinted windows and decorative graffiti obstruct drivers’ visibility, contributing to accidents, and hinder law enforcement’s ability to monitor passenger safety.
United Nations extends arms embargo on South Sudan
The embargo seeks to limit the proliferation of weapons in a country where armed groups continue to perpetrate violence, displacing millions and exacerbating a humanitarian crisis. The resolution also extends the mandate of the UN Panel of Experts to…
Malaysia now to produce South Sudan passports after the German firm called it quits
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place during an official visit by a high-level South Sudanese delegation to Malaysia, which was headed by Major General Eliya Costa
President João Lourenço of Angola becomes ‘Energy Person of the year.’
President Lourenço’s long-term strategy to revitalize the industry saw a series of milestones achieved, and in 2025, the country continues to witness a positive growth trajectory across its oil and gas sector.