The United Nations has issued a dire warning about an impending famine in South Sudan, stating that 7.8 million people are currently facing acute food shortages. The situation is described as a "deadly downward spiral."

The UN aid chief Tom Fletcher has warned that South Sudan is at risk of 'full-scale famine' as fighting intensifies, exacerbating rising humanitarian needs in the region.

Officials and NGOs report that nearly eight million people, or two-thirds of South Sudan's population, are at risk of acute hunger. The country is grappling with a severe food insecurity crisis.

An MSF hospital in Lankien, South Sudan, was struck by an airstrike in February, prompting an MSF worker to warn of a global increase in attacks on healthcare facilities. The incident highlights a worrying trend despite medical charities' efforts to protect their sites.

Young South Sudanese models are working to gain recognition and 'take up space' in the fashion world, often facing challenges from conservatism and a lack of structural support in their quest for international runways.

A community in South Sudan is reportedly being denied crucial humanitarian aid, with both the government and opposition forces blaming each other for the obstruction. This situation exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in the region.

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher has issued a stark warning that South Sudan is at risk of descending into a 'full-scale famine and collapse', highlighting a severe humanitarian crisis.