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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UNN APPOINTS ANAMBRA BORN WRITER, CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE, AS NEW VISITING PROFESSOR TO BOOST ITS GLOBAL ACADEMIC STANDING AND EXCELLENCE.(PHOTO).

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 University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) appoints Anambra born writer, Chimamanda Adichie,  as new visiting professor to boost its global academic standing and excellence.


The University of Nigeria, Nsukka has appointed globally-renowned writer Chimamanda Adichie,, in a move aimed at repositioning the institution on the global academic stage.


The appointments, approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, were conveyed through official letters dated December 18, 2025.


According to the university, the Visiting Professors are expected to engage in teaching, collaborative research, mentorship, and strategic academic interactions that will strengthen UNN’s global standing.


Chimamanda Adichie, one of the world’s most influential literary voices, was appointed in recognition of her outstanding contributions to literature, creative writing, and global intellectual discourse. 


The university noted that her engagement would significantly enrich the arts and humanities. The university stated that;


“Her Visiting Professorship will add immense value to our academic community through lectures, scholarly engagements, and the mentorship of students and young academics,”


Speaking on the appointments in a statement issued on Wednesday, the Acting Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr. Inya Agha Egwu, said the move aligns with the Vice-Chancellor’s commitment to attracting eminent global scholars to UNN.


"The University of Nigeria was founded to be a globally competitive institution. These appointments represent a significant step towards reclaiming that legacy and enhancing the university’s global relevance,” Egwu said.


He explained that the Visiting Professorship are designed to promote knowledge exchange, strengthen international linkages, and bridge the gap between theory, policy, and practice. 

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