Africa: All of Africa Today – September 12, 2025

South Sudan Vice-President Riek Machar Charged with Murder and Treason

South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity. The charges against Machar relate to an attack committed by a militia linked with the vice president in March. His house arrest since then has deepened the rift between him and President Salva Kiir. The March attack was carried out by the White Army militia, largely made up of fighters from the Nuer ethnic…