South Sudan’s conflict escalates with airstrikes and violence, risking a return to civil war. It’s Africa’s newest nation, born in 2011.
South Sudan's army announced Operation Enduring Peace to recapture towns in Jonglei, amid renewed conflict and a controversial military order to kill civilians. The operation follows recent territorial gains by opposition forces loyal to Riek Machar, raising fears of a return to full-scale civil war.
Fighting in South Sudan's Jonglei State has intensified, causing widespread displacement, attacks on healthcare facilities, and disrupting aid. The UN reports over 370,000 displaced this year, with escalating violence threatening to undermine peace efforts and worsen humanitarian conditions.
In 2025, Guinea worm cases dropped to 10 in humans, with animal infections declining. The eradication effort, led by The Carter Center, has reduced cases by over 99.99% since 1986, with only six countries remaining uncertified. Progress continues despite logistical challenges and funding shifts.
In South Sudan, a hospital in Lankien was attacked, marking the 10th assault on MSF facilities in 12 months. The hospital was evacuated before the strike, but its main warehouse was destroyed, and supplies lost. A separate looting incident occurred in Pieri, leaving communities without healthcare amid ongoing conflict.
Recent clashes in Jonglei State have led to attacks on MSF facilities, with at least 169 people killed in mass graves. Staff are unaccounted for amid ongoing insecurity, as violence worsens since December, displacing hundreds of thousands and disrupting healthcare services.
A deadly attack at a gold mine in South Sudan's Central Equatoria State has resulted in at least 73 deaths and 25 injuries. The incident, believed to be carried out by opposition forces, highlights ongoing violence linked to resource conflicts since the country's independence in 2011.
Recent reports show a global decline in perceived corruption levels, with the US and UK slipping in rankings. While some countries improve, many democracies face setbacks due to weakened institutions, political influence, and funding cuts, raising concerns about governance and transparency worldwide.
Sudan's ongoing conflict has displaced 15 million people, with 40% food-insecure. Recent clashes have worsened conditions, especially in Darfur, where famine and disease outbreaks threaten millions. Return movements are increasing, but infrastructure damage and insecurity persist.
The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index shows a global decline, with the average score dropping to 42, the lowest in over ten years. Rwanda improved slightly, ranking 41st, while regions like Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East continue to struggle with entrenched corruption. The US and Europe face rising risks.
The US government has revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, affecting around 2,300 beneficiaries. The move, announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, cites improved conditions in Yemen, but critics argue the country remains unstable. Yemenis in the US face deportation or voluntary departure within 60 days.
New documents reveal ICE plans to rapidly scale up detention capacity across the US, including conversion of warehouses into processing centers. The initiative, backed by $45 billion from recent legislation, faces local opposition and questions over transparency, especially in New Hampshire and New York.
Youssouf highlights Palestinian suffering amid ongoing Gaza siege and conflicts across Africa at the AU summit. The event emphasizes water issues, climate change, and regional instability, with calls for humanitarian aid and peace efforts amid escalating violence and resource disputes.
As of March 2026, South Sudan faces escalating violence between government forces backed by Uganda and opposition groups loyal to Riek Machar. Joint aerial bombardments have targeted civilian areas, especially Nuer communities, causing widespread casualties and displacement. The conflict threatens the fragile 2018 peace deal, with over 280,000 displaced and severe humanitarian crises unfolding.
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy declared the Trump-era deportation policy invalid, citing violations of due process rights. He suspended his ruling for 15 days to allow an appeal, emphasizing the importance of legal protections for migrants facing expedited removal to third countries.
South Sudan has seen a series of arrests targeting former officials, including a former finance minister, amid ongoing political and economic turmoil. The government claims these are non-political responses to financial irregularities, but tensions remain high as the country faces economic decline and renewed conflict.
At least 169 people, including civilians and soldiers, were killed in recent intercommunal violence in South Sudan's Ruweng region. The attack involved armed youths from Mayom County, with ongoing clashes linked to political instability and the fragile peace process. UN peacekeepers sheltered civilians amid the violence.
Fighting in South Sudan's Jonglei state has intensified, prompting a mass evacuation from Akobo as government forces prepare for an assault. Civilians, aid workers, and UN personnel are fleeing amid ongoing clashes and reports of troop movements, worsening the humanitarian crisis and threatening fragile peace efforts.
Heavy rains have caused deadly floods in Kenya, displacing thousands and killing over 81 people. Meanwhile, drought persists in Somalia and Turkana, with millions facing hunger and water shortages. Climate variability is intensifying, creating contrasting weather patterns across the region.
On March 20, 2026, a drone strike hit Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, killing 70 people including 13 children, two nurses, and a doctor. The attack injured 146 others and severely damaged the hospital, rendering it non-functional. This marks the 213th attack on healthcare facilities since Sudan's civil war began in April 2023, with over 2,000 fatalities reported.
The US embassy in Namibia emphasizes strict adherence to visa rules, warning travelers about overstays and document fraud. Meanwhile, the UK issues broad travel warnings for multiple countries, citing safety and legal concerns. Both stories highlight increased scrutiny on international travel and visa compliance as global mobility rises.
The UN reports a surge in violence against humanitarian workers from 2023 to 2025, with over 1,010 killed globally. Despite resolutions calling for protection, aid staff face restrictions, detention, and targeted attacks, highlighting a collapse in international safeguards during ongoing conflicts.
Women in Sudan continue to suffer sexual violence amid ongoing conflict. A young inventor has developed a protective device for women, while reports detail widespread atrocities by paramilitary forces. The conflict has displaced millions and worsened humanitarian conditions, with no immediate end in sight.
The US has been sending migrants from Latin America to Congo under third-country agreements. The first groups have arrived in Kinshasa, with the US covering logistics. Critics raise concerns over legality, human rights, and the stability of destination countries.
The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises finds that 266 million people across 47 countries face high levels of acute food insecurity in 2025, nearly double the share in 2016. Conflict, climate, and economic instability drive the crisis, with famine confirmed in Gaza and Sudan. Funding declines threaten aid efforts.
A Cessna 208 Caravan flying from Yei to Juba has crashed about 20 kilometers outside Juba. Preliminary reports indicate bad weather and poor visibility have caused the crash. The aircraft was carrying 13 passengers and a pilot, including two Kenyans and 11 South Sudanese. Emergency teams are at the scene, where remains of the aircraft are in flames.