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South Sudan

January 13, 2026

Uganda: Museveni seeks seventh term after four decades in power with Bobi Wine as contender

When Yoweri Museveni seized power in 1986, he said, “The problem of Africa in general and Uganda in particular is not the people but leaders who want to overstay in power.”

Museveni and Bobi Wine
December 27, 2025

UN renews ceasefire calls in Sudan

The push for peace comes amid serious security setbacks on the ground.

Flag of Sudan
December 18, 2025

Africa recorded improved control of Ebola, mpox, cholera outbreaks in 2025: Official

Mr Boum said that despite the progress, Africa continued to face serious health threats, particularly from cholera, diphtheria, and viral haemorrhagic fevers.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
November 28, 2025

CLG CEO Zion Adeoye suspended for gross misconduct

“Zion Adeoye has been suspended for gross misconduct from his duties at CLG pending an investigation,” CLG announced.

November 25, 2025

Three dead as plane carrying food aid crashes in South Sudan

Bikram Rai, Samaritan’s Purse deputy director in South Sudan, said the crashed aircraft is operated by Nari Air.

South Sudan
November 20, 2025

Nigeria, South Sudan, DRC, Angola account for 90% of Africa’s cholera cases, says CDC

Mr Boum stated, “Only 1.3 per cent of laboratories in the continent have bacteriology capacity.”

Africa CDC
October 28, 2025

IOM steps up Ebola, mpox preparedness across Africa

The agency is also supporting national mpix responses in several countries.

International Organisation for Migration
October 21, 2025

FG, Nasarawa govt. urged to prioritise doctors’ welfare to curb brain drain

The NMA chair also urged the government and the security agencies to ensure the protection of medical personnel against banditry and kidnapping

NIGERIAN DOCTORS
October 8, 2025

Africa faces unprecedented threats, needs conflict prevention: UN

The UN warned that “concerns remain in some parts of the continent about the number and complexity of conflicts”.

Displaced Africans
October 6, 2025

Sudan, South Sudan agree to protect oil facilities, pipeline stations

Oil exports remain South Sudan’s main revenue source, and the country depends on Sudan to transport crude to global markets.

Sudanese oil facility