South Sudan
News from South Sudan
US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says
More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.
October 8, 2026Egypt's Salah ruled out of South Sudan qualifier due to artificial surface - Reuters
Egypt's Salah ruled out of South Sudan qualifier due to artificial surface Reuters
September 26, 2026South Sudan names new election commission chief ahead of December vote - Reuters
South Sudan names new election commission chief ahead of December vote Reuters
September 16, 2026US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders - Reuters
US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders Reuters
May 23, 2026India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak - Reuters
India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak Reuters
May 21, 2026More die of suspected Ebola as WHO warns that numbers will rise further
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.
May 20, 2026American who contracted Ebola in DR Congo evacuated for treatment
A medical group says an American doctor tested positive after being exposed while treating patients.
May 18, 2026CDC says one American tested positive for Ebola in DRC - Reuters
CDC says one American tested positive for Ebola in DRC Reuters
May 18, 2026How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
May 17, 2026New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.
May 15, 2026Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.
April 27, 2026DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US
The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.
April 18, 2026The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on
The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.
April 15, 2026DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US
The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept.
April 6, 2026At least 169 people killed in South Sudan 'surprise' attack
Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.
March 2, 2026Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026 - Reuters
Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026 Reuters
February 25, 2026