UN secretary-general AntĂłnio Guterres has called on the international community to act swiftly to address conflicts and climate shocks affecting Africa.
Preliminary findings suggest the aircraft may have crashed due to poor visibility.
The report warns that forced displacement is compounding the crisis.
The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises, released on Friday, said drought and shrinking aid will keep global hunger at critical levels in 2026.
The emergency relief coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has allocated $48 million from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund for urgent support to the UN Humanitarian Air Service.
Vice-President James Wani Igga said the attacks occurred on Saturday near Jebel Iraq in Central Equatoria state in the south of the country.
The violence highlights concerns, including from the United Nations, of deepening instability since the arrest of former First Vice President Riek Machar.
The Egyptian government has intensified raids on refugees and asylum seekers since December 2025.
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“We wish to specifically call on the government to consider the immediate and unconditional release from detention of the vice-president,” said Mr Tinubu.
Mr Boum II said Africa CDC is working with countries to prioritise cholera hotspots.
