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A report estimates over £24 billion will go unclaimed in the UK in 2025-2026 due to lack of awareness, system complexity, and stigma. Meanwhile, in Sudan, a cholera outbreak has caused at least 545 deaths amid ongoing conflict, military sieges, and aid disruptions, worsening a severe humanitarian crisis.
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Riek Machar, South Sudan's former vice president, was publicly charged with treason and crimes against humanity over an attack in March. He has been under house arrest since then, with his trial broadcast on national TV. The charges threaten to deepen political and ethnic tensions amid ongoing conflict.
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A UN report reveals widespread corruption in South Sudan, with elite officials diverting billions of dollars from public funds since independence in 2011. The report highlights schemes linked to President Kiir's government, deepening a severe food crisis and risking renewed conflict amid ongoing political tensions.
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In South Sudan, violence linked to climate and conflict has led to deadly reprisals against rainmakers and mass displacement. Meanwhile, Sudan's ongoing civil war causes widespread atrocities, with civilians fleeing into South Sudan, where aid cuts have worsened the humanitarian crisis. The situation remains volatile.
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Several African nations have secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup, with South Africa returning after 2010, Ghana qualifying automatically, and other countries like Algeria and Egypt also confirmed. Meanwhile, ongoing qualifiers in Asia and the Middle East continue to shape the final lineup for the expanded tournament.
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Recent reports highlight renewed violence and political instability in South Sudan, with clashes between government forces and opposition fighters intensifying. The UN warns of a potential full-scale war, driven by leadership failures, corruption, and ongoing conflict, displacing thousands and threatening regional stability. The situation remains highly volatile as peace efforts falter.
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China advances its climate goals with a focus on resilience and renewable energy, while the US and Europe face criticism for insufficient action. Meanwhile, global efforts to address air pollution and hunger remain underfunded, highlighting disparities in climate and development priorities amid rising inequalities.
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Rising borrowing costs and aid cuts are worsening debt crises in the global south, with countries like Ethiopia, Zambia, and South Sudan struggling to restructure debt. Meanwhile, France faces a political deadlock over its budget, raising concerns about its economic stability. Both stories highlight urgent need for reform and international cooperation.
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Since late October 2025, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized El-Fasher after an 18-month siege, triggering mass displacement and atrocities. Over 80,000 fled to overcrowded camps like Tawila, facing dire shortages of food, water, and medical aid. Reports detail killings, sexual violence, and hospital attacks. The humanitarian crisis worsens amid ongoing conflict and limited safe passage for civilians.
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Recent reports project over 7.5 million South Sudanese will face crisis-level hunger in 2026, driven by conflict, flooding, and access issues. The situation is compounded by ongoing violence, economic instability, and disrupted food systems, with millions at risk of malnutrition and famine. Humanitarian access remains critically limited.
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On Nov 12, 2025, South Sudan's President Salva Kiir dismissed Vice President Bol Mel, demoting him from general to private and placing him under house arrest amid corruption allegations and political tensions. Concurrently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudanese nationals effective Jan 5, 2026, citing improved conditions despite ongoing instability and conflict.
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Harare reports 501 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, while cholera cases surpass 300,000 across Africa. Ethiopia and Rwanda investigate Marburg virus, with ongoing support from WHO and Africa CDC. No deaths reported yet, but health authorities remain vigilant.
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Recent violence in Sudan includes drone strikes on hospitals and kindergartens, killing over 114 people, mostly children. The UN reports ongoing fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF, with thousands displaced and critical humanitarian needs unmet amid worsening conditions in Darfur and Kordofan.
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The UN World Food Programme warns that 318 million people will face crisis-level hunger or worse in 2026, more than double 2019 figures. Funding shortfalls threaten aid efforts, with only half of the $13 billion needed likely to be received. Conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability drive the crisis, with famine declared in Gaza and Sudan.
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The US has accused South Sudan of obstructing humanitarian aid and violating international obligations, threatening to review and potentially reduce foreign assistance. The US highlights mismanagement of aid funds and obstructive policies, amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises in South Sudan. The government has yet to respond.
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On December 13, 2025, a drone attack on a UN peacekeeping base in Kadugli, South Kordofan, Sudan, killed six Bangladeshi troops and injured eight. The Sudanese military blamed the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which denied involvement. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack, calling it a potential war crime amid Sudan's ongoing civil war.
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In South Sudan, communities like Akuak are building and maintaining islands using traditional methods to combat rising floodwaters driven by climate change. Recent years have seen catastrophic flooding, displacing hundreds of thousands, but local resilience and new infrastructure projects are helping communities adapt and survive.