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Sudan, South Sudan near a deal in Ethiopia peace talks
24/09/2012 - SUDAN - SOUTH SUDAN

Sudan, South Sudan near a deal in Ethiopia peace talks

Sudan and South Sudan were expected to reach a deal Monday in Ethiopia on finding a peaceful resolution to their often bloody disputes over border security and oil exports after a deadline set by the UN Security Council was unofficially extended.
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Rebel fighters kill 24 South Sudanese soldiers
27/08/2012 - South Sudan

Rebel fighters kill 24 South Sudanese soldiers

Rebels have killed 24 South Sudanese soldiers in the year-old nation's Jonglei state, while 12 others were wounded and 17 are still missing, officials said Sunday. The region has been beset by violence since the start of the year.
Sudan minister among plane crash victims
19/08/2012 - SUDAN

Sudan minister among plane crash victims

Sudan’s Minister of Endowment Ghazi al-Sadeq was among the 32 passengers who died Sunday in a plane crash 650 kilometres southwest of Khartoum, the Sudanese presidential office reported. The cause of the explosion has not been confirmed.
Sudan and South Sudan agree to oil deal
05/08/2012 - SUDAN - SOUTH SUDAN

Sudan and South Sudan agree to oil deal

Sudan and South Sudan reached a crucial oil agreement late Friday, easing long-running tensions between the two countries that brought them to the brink of war earlier this year. International leaders have praised the deal.
Uganda: Ebola strikes again
02/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Uganda: Ebola strikes again

A new outbreak of the Ebola virus in Uganda has brought back terrifying memories, but authorities say they have the problem under control. Meanwhile, NGOs ask for help as mortality rates rise in South Sudan's refugee camps. Finally, Rwanda uses unpopular tactics towards its thousands of orphans from the 1994 genocide.
South Sudan cancels peace talks after 'bombings'
21/07/2012 - SUDAN - SOUTH SUDAN

South Sudan cancels peace talks after 'bombings'

Peace talks between South Sudan and Sudan planned for Sunday at the African Union headquarters have been suspended after South Sudan on Saturday accused its neighbor of launching an air raid on its territory.
South Sudanese treated like foreigners in the North
19/07/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

South Sudanese treated like foreigners in the North

The African Union chooses its first female leader. South Africa's Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma beats incumbent Jean Ping of Gabon, ending months of deadlock. Some of South Sudan's citizens are not celebrating their country's first anniversary this month. They're too busy fighting discrimination in Khartoum. And you'll hear from Rwandan President Paul Kagame, thanks to our exclusive France 24 interview.
Sudanese leaders in first talks since April clashes
15/07/2012 - SUDAN

Sudanese leaders in first talks since April clashes

The presidents of Sudan and South Sudan met in Addis Ababa Saturday for their first talks since coming on the brink of war in April over oil and border disputes. The UN Security Council gave them an August 2 deadline to reach a settlement.
Embedded with the M23 rebel movement
12/07/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Embedded with the M23 rebel movement

France 24 follows in the footsteps of a rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our reporters were with the M23 movement as it moved into regions deserted by Congolese soldiers. Meanwhile, one year ago this week, the world got its newest nation. But 12 months after the independence of South Sudan, it's inching ever closer to war with its neighbour to the north.
South Sudan marks first anniversary of independence
09/07/2012 - SOUTH SUDAN

South Sudan marks first anniversary of independence

South Sudanese took to the streets of their capital Juba on Monday to celebrate the first anniversary of the country’s independence. The impoverished country has spent the past year wracked by border fighting with neighbouring Sudan.
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