South Sudanese politician and longtime rival to Kiir
Tanzania’s Chadema leader Tundu Lissu has been found guilty of incitement by a High Court panel in Dar es Salaam. Prosecutors say his remarks aimed to disrupt the 2025 election and trigger violence, while Lissu rejects the charges as politically motivated. The treason charge has been dropped, but the court imposes a four-year prison term. Security is tight as prosecutors present the verdict.
A UNMISS patrol in Jonglei state has been ambushed, killing two peacekeepers and injuring seven others, including police and civilian staff. The incident adds to a rising toll of aid workers since January, with 36 killed this year, outweighing all of 2025. UNMISS condemns the attack and calls for a prompt investigation as regional instability deepens the risk of renewed conflict in South Sudan.
Climate patterns have intensified this year, driving heatwaves, droughts and floods across multiple regions. Governments are mobilising finance, strengthening resilience, and adjusting policies as temperatures and rainfall shift. Aid budgets face pressure while activists warn of rising humanitarian needs.