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...

CHRIS REA, THE BELOVED BRITISH SINGER-SONGWRITER BEST KNOWN FOR THE TIMELESS HOLIDAY CLASSIC DRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, HAS PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 74.(PHOTO).



Chris Rea, the beloved British singer-songwriter best known for the timeless holiday classic Driving Home for Christmas, has passed away at the age of 74.

 His family shared: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Chris. He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness, surrounded by his family.”  


Born in Middlesbrough, Rea rose to fame with hits such as The Road to Hell, On the Beach, and Let’s Dance. His iconic Christmas song, inspired by a real-life drive home through traffic, has become a festive staple worldwide and is even featured in this year’s M&S advert. Over his remarkable career, he released 25 albums, sold more than 30 million records, and touched countless lives with his distinctive gravelly voice and blues guitar.  


Following the news, fans have been revisiting his heartfelt 2020 appearance on Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Christmas Special, where he shared warm memories of the holidays. Rest in peace, Chris Rea — your music will keep driving us home for Christmas for years to come. 🎄❤️

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