The UN Security Council meets Tuesday on South Sudan as its first national elections since independence approach, about six weeks away. Ambassadors are expected to press for an inclusive process and credible polls amid rising violence, hunger and displacement. Separately, Somalia's former Chief Justice says more than 300 security forces have 'militarily occupied' the Supreme Court; the claim is unverified in the available reporting.
Updated 10 Nov 2026, 20:00 UTC