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...
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SALT-N-PEPA, OUTKAST, CYNDI LAUPER, WHITE STRIPES TO ENTER ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME . (PHOTO).

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 Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, White Stripes to enter Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles brought a star-studded lineup of performances and heartfelt tributes on Saturday night, celebrating music legends across genres. Salt-N-Pepa energized the crowd, donning their iconic “Push It” video jackets and performing a medley of hits, including “Shoop,” “Let’s Talk About Sex,” and “What a Man” with En Vogue, culminating with their breakthrough single “Push It.” Cheryl “Salt” James highlighted the trio’s fight to reclaim their master recordings and emphasized the barriers they broke as female rappers, while DJ Spinderella became the first female DJ inducted into the hall. Missy Elliott praised them for proving women could match male peers in hip-hop.

Outkast reunited on stage for the first time since 2016, giving emotional speeches after deciding who would speak first with a game of rock-paper-scissors. Andre 3000 shared a humorous and moving account of the duo’s beginnings in a basement in Atlanta, while Big Boi led a performance through their hits with guest appearances from Tyler the Creator, JID, Killer Mike, Janelle Monáe, and Doja Cat. Cyndi Lauper was inducted by Chappell Roan, while Soundgarden’s segment brought tears as Jim Carrey delivered a moving speech honoring the late Chris Cornell. Cornell’s daughters and performers including Taylor Momsen and Brandi Carlile paid tribute to his legacy with soulful renditions of his classics.

The White Stripes were also honored, though drummer Meg White did not attend. Jack White delivered an emotional speech celebrating the duo’s collaboration while fellow artists, including Twenty One Pilots, Olivia Rodrigo, and Feist, performed renditions of the band’s hits. Stevie Wonder led a high-energy tribute to the late Sly Stone with Questlove, Maxwell, Beck, Flea, and Jennifer Hudson, celebrating the funk legend’s enduring influence. Mick Fleetwood inducted Bad Company, joined by a supergroup including Nancy Wilson, Joe Perry, Chris Robinson, and Bryan Adams, while David Letterman honored the late Warren Zevon with clips, personal anecdotes, and performances by The Killers, highlighting Zevon’s iconic legacy. The night showcased a blend of nostalgia, emotion, and spectacular performances, honoring some of rock and pop music’s most influential artists.


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