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South Sudan Grounds UN Aircraft Amid Smuggling Allegations

12/16/2025

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South Sudan grounded four United Nations aircraft over alleged illegal surveillance and smuggling.
Foreign Minister Monday Semaya Kumba announced a special committee to investigate the claims.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, M23 rebels captured Burundian soldiers during clashes.
South Africa will attend the Group of Twenty (G20) summit in the United States.
Russia's foreign minister highlighted Africa's growing influence in a multipolar world order.

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South Sudan grounded four United Nations aircraft over alleged illegal surveillance and smuggling.
Foreign Minister Monday Semaya Kumba announced a special committee to investigate the claims.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, M23 rebels captured Burundian soldiers during clashes.
South Africa will attend the Group of Twenty (G20) summit in the United States.
Russia's foreign minister highlighted Africa's growing influence in a multipolar world order.