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South Sudan: Political tensions threaten fragile peace, Machar’s arrest raises fears of renewed conflict

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South Sudan’s fragile peace is under serious threat after the arrest of opposition leader Riek Machar, with his party declaring that the 2018 Peace agreement, which ended a five-year civil war, has effectively collapsed. The South Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) in Opposition accused the Government of undermining political goodwill, which is essential for lasting […]
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Civil unrest in Africa hits 6-year high, driven by political tensions, food insecurity — report

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Businesses operating in Africa “are grappling with an unprecedented rise in disruption, linked to protests, demonstrations and rioting,” according to a latest research by risk intelligence firm Verisk Maplecroft, which also suggests that the situation will deteriorate over the course of 2023. The surge in civil unrest in Africa, driven by political tensions, food insecurity, […]