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...

GUNMEN SUSPECTED TO BE TERRORISTS HAVE ABDUCTED REV. FR. BOBBO PASCHAL, THE PARISH PRIEST OF ST STEPHEN PARISH, KUSHE GUGBU IN KAGARKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE. (PHOTO).


 Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have abducted Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, the Parish Priest of St Stephen Parish, Kushe Gugbu in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State,

 

The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, November 17, 2025.

 

It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the Parish and seized the priest from his residence.

 

The Archdiocese of Kaduna confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its Chancellor, Rev Fr Christian Okewu Emmanuel. 

 

According to the statement, a brother to another priest, Rev Fr Anthony Yero was m8rdered by the terrorists during the attack. 

 

Rev. Fr. Okewu also confirmed that many other persons were abducted by the gunmen. 

 

“We call on all men and women of goodwill to join us in praying for their safety and quick release from the hands of their abductors and for the peaceful repose of the d3ad. Amen,” the statement added.

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