UN Officials Warn of Political Turmoil and Rising Crisis in South Sudan Amid Peacekeeping Budget Cuts
Senior United Nations officials presented a grave assessment of South Sudan to the UN Security Council on Friday. The officials described the country as experiencing significant political turmoil accompanied by a rise in violence. Alongside these challenges, South Sudan faces widespread hunger and disease, worsening the humanitarian situation. The briefing emphasized that these conditions are occurring amid reductions in the budget allocated to the UN peacekeeping mission operating in the country. These budget constraints have directly limited the peacekeeping mission's capacity to effectively protect civilians in South Sudan. The combination of political instability, violence, and deteriorating humanitarian conditions poses serious... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 18:03 LONDON
Bulgaria snap election may bring Rumen Radev as prime minister
Bulgaria is preparing for snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, with former president Rumen Radev poised to become prime minister.Radev resigned from the presidency in January 2026 to run for the prime ministership, leading the newly formed Progressive Bulgaria movement.Polls indicate Progressive Bulgaria could secure between 32% and 38% of the vote, positioning it as the leading party.However, forming a coalition government remains a significant challenge given Bulgaria's fragmented political landscape.The country has experienced considerable political instability, with seven prime ministers since 2021 and none completing a full term.Currently, Bulgaria is governed by an interim president, Ilijana Jotova, and an interim... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 16:02 LONDON
