Guest editor: Emmanuel Jal

Musician, peace activist and former child soldier, Emmanuel Jal, is Focus on Africa’s guest editor for this special edition. In his edition, Jal is shining a spotlight on South Sudan.

We look at the intensified fighting in Upper Nile state and discuss solutions for lasting peace.

The Norwegian Refugee Council explains why international funding to support refugees in South Sudan is dwindling.

We meet two top models with South Sudanese roots.

And Jal will be sharing some of his own stories from his incredible life so far with our listeners.

(Photo by Scott Dudelson/WireImage).