South Sudan marks 14 years of independence today. On this day in 2011, the country became the youngest nation on the African continent after breaking away from Sudan.

Despite its abundant natural resources, many argue that South Sudan’s wealth continues to benefit only a small elite. Fourteen years on, questions remain about what the transitional government has delivered for ordinary South Sudanese citizens.

Asanda Benda spoke to Rajab Mohandis, a South Sudanese peace and civil rights activist and signatory to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), and South Sudanese lawyer, James David Kolok.

South Sudan marks 14 years of independence today. On this day in 2011, the country became the youngest nation on the African continent after breaking away from Sudan.
Despite its abundant natural resources, many argue that South Sudan&rsquo;s wealth continues to benefit only a small elite. Fourteen years on, questions remain about what the transitional government has delivered for ordinary South Sudanese citizens.
Asanda Benda spoke to Rajab Mohandis, a South Sudanese peace and civil rights activist and signatory to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), and South Sudanese lawyer, James David Kolok.

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The International Organisation for Migration - IOM says almost one million people have been displaced in the Middle East, as the region is facing a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis with escalating conflict in both Lebanon and Iran.  The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon - UNFIL says the situation in south Lebanon has deteriorated since Hezbollah claimed responsibility for an attack on  Israel. With the current rapid and intense escalation of violence, UNIFIL says it's been deeply concerned that the situation would deteriorate further. Thuto Ngobeni reports.

The International Organisation for Migration - IOM says almost one million people have been displaced in the Middle East, as the region is facing a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis with escalating conflict in both Lebanon and Iran. &nbsp;The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon - UNFIL says the situation in south Lebanon has deteriorated since Hezbollah claimed responsibility for an attack on &nbsp;Israel. With the current rapid and intense escalation of violence, UNIFIL says it's been deeply concerned that the situation would deteriorate further. Thuto Ngobeni reports.

International Organization for Migration Warns of Mass Displacement in Middle East

On the Round Up Wrap segment of the show resident analyst Mighti Jamie, joined Peter Ndoro to speak about some of the stories highlighted earlier as well as throw forward to the week ahead..

On the Round Up Wrap segment of the show resident analyst Mighti Jamie, joined Peter Ndoro to speak about some of the stories highlighted earlier as well as throw forward to the week ahead..

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Liberia's electoral body is facing renewed uncertainty following the resignation of its chairperson, Davidetta Browne-Lansanah. Her departure comes just over two years after she oversaw Liberia's closely watched 2023 presidential election, which resulted in the peaceful transfer of power from former president George Weah to current president Joseph Boakai - a moment widely seen as a positive example of democratic change in West Africa.However, Browne-Lansanah's resignation follows months of reported internal tensions within the National Elections Commission and growing political pressure. The development has sparked debate about the independence and stability of electoral institutions in Liberia and across the region.To help us understand the implications, I'm joined from the United Kingdom by global affairs analyst Paul Ejime.?

Liberia's electoral body is facing renewed uncertainty following the resignation of its chairperson, Davidetta Browne-Lansanah. Her departure comes just over two years after she oversaw Liberia's closely watched 2023 presidential election, which resulted in the peaceful transfer of power from former president George Weah to current president Joseph Boakai - a moment widely seen as a positive example of democratic change in West Africa.However, Browne-Lansanah's resignation follows months of reported internal tensions within the National Elections Commission and growing political pressure. The development has sparked debate about the independence and stability of electoral institutions in Liberia and across the region.To help us understand the implications, I'm joined from the United Kingdom by global affairs analyst Paul Ejime.?

South Sudan marks 14 years of independence

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