Rwanda to Host 250 Migrants Under New Agreement with the United States
Rwanda has signed a new agreement with the United States to receive up to 250 migrants, reinforcing its reputation as a sanctuary for displaced populations. […]
South Sudan
Deadly border skirmish fractures Uganda–South Sudan alliance
A rare and deadly clash erupted earlier this week between Ugandan and South Sudanese troops near the disputed border in Central Equatoria, killing at least […]
Trafficking crisis deepens across Africa as conflict and displacement fuel exploitation
On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which is observed globally on 30 July, attention has turned sharply to Africa, where conflict, economic hardship, and […]
Deadly Border Clash Between Uganda and South Sudan Raises Tensions Over Longstanding Dispute
A fatal exchange of gunfire between Ugandan and South Sudanese forces along the contested Kajo-Keji border region has left at least six security officers dead, […]
South Sudan Expands Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Amid Crises
South Sudan, one of the world’s most challenging contexts for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), is making significant progress through a coordinated national […]
South Sudan: Catholic Bishops Call for Peace, Unity, and National Renewal
As South Sudan marked its 14th Independence Day on 9 July 2025, Catholic Bishops across the country issued heartfelt messages urging citizens to embrace the […]
US Deports Eight to South Sudan Amid Legal Row and Third-Country Policy Shift
The United States has deported eight individuals—convicted of crimes such as murder, robbery, and sexual assault—to South Sudan, despite only one being a South Sudanese […]
US Supreme Court Clears Deportation Flight to South Sudan Despite Safety Concerns
The United States Supreme Court has allowed the deportation of eight migrants to proceed to South Sudan, a country they have no personal or familial […]
President Kiir Returns Home from UAE amid Health Speculation
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned to Juba after a 10-day absence that raised widespread public concern over his health. The 73-year-old leader […]
DRC Launches Second Phase of Mass Polio Vaccination Campaign Amid Ongoing Virus Transmission
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has embarked on the second phase of a mass polio vaccination drive, aiming to immunise over 10 million children […]