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Heavy rains and insecurity have left communities in Ibba County in Western Equatoria State even more isolated than before. Determined to reach them, a recent UNMISS patrol travelled day and night on a tortuous journey to conquer the hundred kilometers of the almost impassable road connecting Yambio to Ibba County. Large sections of the road are badly damaged, with deep potholes, mud, and flooding forcing vehicles to regularly slow down to almost walking pace. It wasn’t just the difficult terrain that posed challenges. Recent attacks, vehicle ambushes, and abductions amplified the risks to the convoy. But leaving the struggling communities behind was not an option.…

The Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS) Team of the Office of the Cabinet, Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, has conducted a day-long verification and assessment exercise with the Ministry of Education to strengthen accountability, transparency, performance monitoring, and effective implementation of government programs. The exercise focused on verifying activities reported by the Ministry for the first and second quarters and assessing their alignment with the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), particularly Pillar Six on education and human capital development. Led by Atty. Nicole B. W.…

A driver was killed in the attack, which occurred early on Saturday. The contracted trucks were carrying WFP food commodities and were travelling between the cities of Dilling and Kadugli. They were clearly marked as humanitarian vehicles, the UN agency said in a statement. Additional details regarding the circumstances of the incident, and the extent of the damage to the food cargo, are still being determined. WFP called for a prompt and impartial investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be held to account. The attack came just one day after a WFP truck hit an explosive device in Dilling after delivering food assistance.…

Protecting civilians in complex conflict environments demands more than military presence. It requires decisive operations against armed groups, sustained engagement with communities, support to local security structures and the protection of essential services that enable populations to rebuild their lives. The Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Lieutenant General Ulisses De Mesquita Gomes, on recently visited the Kenya 5th Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 5) in Mambasa, Ituri Province, where he commended the contingent for its contribution to civilian protection and stability.…

More than 600 parliamentarians from around the world will gather for the Assembly, which is hosted for the first time by Tanzania and takes place in Arusha between 5-9 October 2026. Sir Lindsay and his counterparts will discuss how to deliver good governance, empower communities, and tackle shared challenges, including climate change and inequality. He will meet young Tanzanians and alumni of UK-supported Commonwealth and Chevening scholarship programmes, to hear about their achievements and leadership aspirations.…

The strength of a community is often tested not by the intensity of the storm, but by how well it prepares for it. With forecasts pointing to strong El Nino rains, heavy downpours are expected to transform roads into muddy channels, overwhelm drainage systems and disrupt movement around critical infrastructure and residential areas.…

Mosa Mabuza, CEO of South Africa’s Council for Geoscience (CGS), has been confirmed as a speaker at African Mining Week (AMW) ( ) 2026, taking place from October 14–16 in Cape Town. Mabuza will participate in the Leveraging Advanced Technologies & AI to Transform Mining Practices for Sustainable Growth panel discussion, alongside representatives from technology, mining and market intelligence companies including Moore Global, S&P Global Energy, KoBold Metals, Smart Innovations Ghana and Geolinks Services.…

Environmental conservation and community participation remain vital to protecting Kenya’s natural ecosystems while strengthening peaceful coexistence among communities that depend on shared natural resources. The General Officer Commanding Central Command (CENTCOM), Major General Kamoiro, accompanied by the Commander Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), Brigadier A. M. Saman, and other senior Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) commanders, joined local communities and conservation stakeholders during the fifth edition of the Mukogodo Walk Wild event held at Lokusero in Mukogodo Forest.…

Why does sovereign debt advice leave the continent when African governments are making decisions about their own financing and development?

Strong capital growth is back after several years dominated by inflation, currency depreciation and relatively weak economic growth.