Political tensions are rising once again in South Sudan threatening fragile peace after the detention of First Vice President Riek Machar, deepening political fractures, even within his own party. Diplomatic efforts are underway as citizens plead for peace. They spoke to the BBC’s Akisa Wandera in Juba of their fear of a return to civil war.…
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All eyes are on Africa following the announcement of new trade tariffs by the US President Donald Trump. Among the African countries hit hardest by the tariffs are Lesotho and Madagascar which will now be charged fifty percent and forty-seven percent on exports to the US. This could lead to significant job losses especially as clothing…
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The world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, could be on the brink of another civil war. At the heart of the tensions is a power struggle between the country’s president and vice president.
Tension is rising in South Sudan after the vice president is put under house arrest.