Years after devastating floods submerged oil extraction infrastructure in South Sudan's Unity State, displaced residents in Bentiu face severe water contamination, rising birth defects, and unheeded environmental negligence.
Uganda's progressive refugee policies are strained by severe funding cuts, leading to a health crisis. Aid reductions have slashed food rations, increased malnutrition, and forced the closure of health clinics, leaving refugees vulnerable and staff overwhelmed.
Fifteen years after gaining independence, South Sudan remains one of the world's most fragile states. Despite oil revenues, deep inequality, ongoing conflict, and unfulfilled promises plague the nation, with millions displaced and facing food insecurity.
South Sudan marks 15 years of independence with hopes dimmed by ongoing conflict, stalled peace agreement implementation, and severe humanitarian needs. Citizens face limited basic services, intercommunal violence, and economic hardship, questioning when the dividends of independence will be realized.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia shares the African Union's deep concerns about the complex situations in various African regions, including the Sahara-Sahel, Great Lakes, Horn of Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, and Libya. He emphasized Russia's commitment to supporting African-led solutions to these crises, inherited from the colonial era.
Five humanitarian workers were killed and four injured when their convoy was ambushed in South Sudan's Jonglei State. The UN condemned the attack, calling for a prompt investigation and emphasizing that attacks on humanitarian workers violate international law. The John Dau Foundation, whose convoy was targeted, described the incident as the most grievous in its history.
India has sent a 41-member medical team to Venezuela to aid earthquake victims. This mission, involving the 60 Parachute Field Ambulance, highlights India's ongoing commitment to international humanitarian relief efforts.
Experts warn the Ebola crisis in the DRC and Uganda could spread to South Sudan within weeks due to weak public health infrastructure. The current outbreak is the fastest recorded in Africa, with over 1,000 cases and nearly 300 deaths in the DRC. Aid cuts and conflict are exacerbating the situation.
Saudi Arabia has suspended travel for its citizens and halted visa issuance for travelers from DR Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, and those transiting from these nations within 21 days, as a precautionary measure against Ebola spread.
Tuan Phan, a Vietnamese national deported to South Sudan under a controversial Trump administration program, has been repatriated to Vietnam. Phan was among eight men with U.S. criminal convictions sent to South Sudan, a country with a poor human rights record, raising concerns about their treatment.
South Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the repatriation of Tuan Phan, a 44-year-old US citizen. Phan arrived in Juba in July 2025 after a Supreme Court ruling greenlit his removal. He had served his prison sentence in the US for criminal convictions before being taken into custody last year.
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) stated that 2.4 million refugees will require resettlement in 2025, a figure down 6% from last year. This comes as several countries, including the US, have significantly reduced their resettlement quotas, creating a dire shortage of options for those unable to return home.
South Sudan's military is accused of widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure, including homes, hospitals, and markets, during its counteroffensive in Jonglei State. Residents and an analysis group point to the army as responsible for targeted destruction, pushing tens of thousands towards famine. Government officials have not responded to specific allegations.
The UAE has suspended new visas for nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to Ebola outbreaks, effective June 6, with entry allowed only for those outside affected countries for over 21 days.
Over 565 Indian peacekeepers, including 53 women, serving with UNMISS in South Sudan have been honored for their dedication to protecting civilians and supporting peacebuilding. India is the second-largest contributor to UN peacekeeping.
India has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to the WHO declaring the Bundibugyo Ebola strain outbreak a public health emergency.
India has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan due to the Ebola outbreak. The WHO declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, 2026, with Africa CDC also declaring it a PHECS.
WHO declared a public health emergency over Ebola, warning of fast-spreading diseases. India advised citizens to avoid travel to DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan due to outbreaks, with 867 cases and 204 deaths reported in Congo.
US authorities have banned green-card holders who traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the last 21 days from entering the country to prevent Ebola spread. The order, initially for 30 days, exempts US citizens and aims to balance public health with resource management.
The US CDC has suspended entry for foreign nationals who visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days, citing the Ebola outbreak. The ban lasts 30 days, with stricter screening for returning US citizens and residents.
The US will divert all flights from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan to Washington Dulles Airport for enhanced health screenings due to the Ebola outbreak. This follows an incident where a passenger from DRC was mistakenly boarded.
Critics argue a US travel ban on travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan amid an Ebola outbreak could worsen the situation by hindering aid and discouraging transparency. Africa CDC and Amref Health Africa advocate for investing in source control over restrictive measures.
The US will grant an exemption to its Ebola-related entry ban for the Democratic Republic of the Congo's football team, allowing them to participate in the World Cup. The team begins their campaign in Texas on June 17.
EnComm Aviation says the firm’s action has cut off vital support for crisis-hit countries including South Sudan and the DRCBritain’s biggest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, is facing a £120m lawsuit after scrapping support for aircraft used to deliver aid to some of the world’s neediest countries.EnComm Aviation, a Kenya-based aid cargo operator, claims the decision forced the cancellation of humanitarian contracts and reduced supplies to South Sudan, now threatened by famine, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), among others. Continue reading...
