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UN warns of escalating violence in South Sudan’s Jonglei state

The United Nations (UN) Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has raised the alarm over escalating violence in Jonglei state, warning that the situation is putting lives at risk and further undermining prospects for peace.

African governments urged to tap diaspora bonds as alternative financing tool

African governments facing rising public debt and shrinking access to traditional financing are being encouraged to explore diaspora bonds as a credible alternative to mobilise long‑term development capital.

‘Global gold price record high a perfect storm’

The global price of gold has surged to an all‑time high, surpassing $5 100 per ounce, as investors and central banks increase their demand for safe‑haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainty, market volatility and weakening major currencies.

Bail hearing in SA human trafficking case postponed for further investigation

The bail hearing of Mantesnot Erisado, accused of human trafficking involving 12 young men found in their underwear in Mulbarton, south of Johannesburg, South Africa, (SA) has been postponed to allow for further investigation.

UNRWA leadership condemns arson, demolition at East Jerusalem compound

The head of the embattled United Nations (UN) Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA ) has condemned reports that the agency’s headquarters in East Jerusalem were deliberately set alight. 

X investigated by EU over Grok sexualised images after public outcry

Elon Musk’s X faces investigation by the European Union (EU) into whether it disseminates illegal content, following public outcry over the spreading of manipulated sexualised images by its artificial intelligence (AI) Grok chatbot.