The South Sudan National Taskforce on Covid-19 has reintroduced a partial lockdown amid a surge of cases across the country. In a statement on Wednesday, Fifth Vice President Abdelbagi Akol, who also... Read more »

Somalia has declared a state of emergency over a locust invasion that is threatening to wipe away crop due for harvest from April. Somalia already has about three million people facing food... Read more »

The United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, welcomed the Government of South Sudan’s approval to establish transitional justice mechanisms, including the African Union Hybrid Court for... Read more »

small businesses As the private sector struggles to adjust business models to the growing challenges presented by Covid-19, it has become clear that digital transformation is integral to the survival of industries.... Read more »

Rwanda’s Kigali city will remain under lockdown for seven more days until February 7, as the government continues to do mass testing to curb rising coronavirus infections. The decision was made following... Read more »

It’s no secret that Seattleites love their coffee, and can even be a bit snobby about it. The Emerald City was even named the best city for coffee drinkers in America for... Read more »

All Libyans have a chance at national reconciliation and renewal once the country’s representatives, who have begun meeting in Switzerland, vote on a new executive, UN negotiator Stephanie Williams said on Monday.... Read more »

 Recent intercommoned violence and deadly attacks in Darfur have prompted two independent UN human rights experts on Monday to urge the Government of Sudan to urgently implement strong measures to ensure the... Read more »

The organising committee of the postponed 2020 Olympic Games has ruled out holding the event this year without spectators despite mounting health fears amid the coronavirus pandemic. A decision to postpone the... Read more »