AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 AU urges de-escalation as fighting displaces over 180,000 in South Sudan’s Jonglei state The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation and strict adherence to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, as renewed fighting in Jonglei State displaced more than 180,000 people and raised fears of further civilian harm. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country, particularly Jonglei, where escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric have put civilians—including women and children—at heightened risk. South Sudanese authorities estimate the number of displaced in Jonglei at more than 180,000, the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said last week. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and comply fully with the permanent ceasefire and power-sharing arrangements under the agreement, T...

CYNTHIA ERIVO HEADLINES START OF MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE . (PHOTO).


 Cynthia Erivo headlines start of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 

“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo kicked off the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City Thursday morning with a performance of Nina Simone’s iconic “Feeling Good.”

The parade, broadcast on NBC and Peacock, is being hosted by “Today” anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker. Manhattan is expected to reach a high of 45 degrees during the festivities.

This year’s event features 28 floats, 34 giant balloons, four balloonicles, marching bands, clowns, and, of course, an appearance by Santa Claus. Performers include country star Lainey Wilson, fresh off her Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year win, as well as EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, who performed songs for KPop Demon Hunters’ fictional band Huntr/x.

Celebrity appearances will also include Drew Baldridge, Matteo Bocelli, Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Meg Donnelly, Mr. Fantasy, Foreigner, Debbie Gibson, Mickey Guyton, Christopher Jackson, Jewel, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Darlene Love, Roman Mejia, Taylor Momsen, Tiler Peck, the Radio City Rockettes, Busta Rhymes, Calum Scott, Shaggy, Lauren Spencer Smith, Luisa Sonza, and Teyana Taylor.


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