In some of the world's most challenging humanitarian crises, access can mean the difference between life and death. The World Food Programme's aviation service provides a vital lifeline, helping aid workers reach communities cut off by conflict, disease outbreaks and natural disasters. From Sudan to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and other crisis zones, millions of people depend on humanitarian assistance delivered through these operations. Hedley Tah, Head of External Relations at the UN Humanitarian Air Service, spoke to UN News's Nathalie Minard about the critical role the service plays.

In some of the world's most challenging humanitarian crises, access can mean the difference between life and death. The World Food Programme's aviation service provides a vital lifeline, helping aid workers reach communities cut off by conflict, disease outbreaks and natural disasters. From Sudan to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and other crisis zones, millions of people depend on humanitarian assistance delivered through these operations. Hedley Tah, Head of External Relations at the UN Humanitarian Air Service, spoke to UN News's Nathalie Minard about the critical role the service plays.

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UN Air Service Keeps Lifeline Open to Communities Cut Off by Crisis Across Africa

On the Discourse this morning, we turn our attention to the relationship between Juba and Pretoria. Just a day before South Sudan's President Salva Kiir embarked on his latest visit to South Africa, two Ethiopian UN peacekeepers were killed in an ambush in Jonglei State. While his high-level talks with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa are expected to focus on readying Juba for the country's upcoming elections, questions about the country's declining security situation are likely to be prioritised by Ramaphosa, who chairs the African Union’s Ad Hoc High-Level Committee on South Sudan. For a look at what is likely to come out of the meetings, we spoke to Arek Ajou Deng, she is the Press Secretary to Sudan's President Salva Kiir

 

On the Discourse this morning, we turn our attention to the relationship between Juba and Pretoria. Just a day before South Sudan's President Salva Kiir embarked on his latest visit to South Africa, two Ethiopian UN peacekeepers were killed in an ambush in Jonglei State. While his high-level talks with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa are expected to focus on readying Juba for the country's upcoming elections, questions about the country's declining security situation are likely to be prioritised by Ramaphosa, who chairs the African Union&rsquo;s Ad Hoc High-Level Committee on South Sudan. For a look at what is likely to come out of the meetings, we spoke to Arek Ajou Deng, she is the Press Secretary to Sudan's President Salva Kiir
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It is very important, for the South Sudanese population, not only for President Salva Kiir, to show that the country is ready to elect it own leaders and move forward: Kiir Press Secretary

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region and we spoke to  Dennis Beru, Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region and we spoke to&nbsp; Dennis Beru, Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya

East Africa Roundup: Key Regional Stories and Developments with Journalist Dennis Beru

South Sudan and South Africa tighten bilateral relations through a high-level diplomatic working visit as South Sudanese President Salva Kiir met with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria. This strategic meeting reinforces a partnership historically anchored in solidarity, post-conflict reconstruction, and Pretoria's leadership of the African Union High-Level Ad Hoc Committee on South Sudan. By reviewing the implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement, South Africa is actively assisting Juba in navigating domestic political friction and stabilizing its security sector. The two presidents meet as South Sudan prepares for its historic 22 December 2026 general elections. We spoke to Daniel Akech Thiong, Senior Analyst on South Sudan at the International Crisis Group

South Sudan and South Africa tighten bilateral relations through a high-level diplomatic working visit as South Sudanese President Salva Kiir met with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria. This strategic meeting reinforces a partnership historically anchored in solidarity, post-conflict reconstruction, and Pretoria's leadership of the African Union High-Level Ad Hoc Committee on South Sudan. By reviewing the implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement, South Africa is actively assisting Juba in navigating domestic political friction and stabilizing its security sector. The two presidents meet as South Sudan prepares for its historic 22 December 2026 general elections. We spoke to&nbsp;Daniel Akech Thiong, Senior Analyst on South Sudan at the International Crisis Group

UN Air Service Keeps Lifeline Open to Communities Cut Off by Crisis Across Africa

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