South Sudan
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South Sudan: How it won the longest war but lost the peace
For the last decade, British journalist Peter Martell has covered the situation in South Sudan. His new book is entitled "First Raise A Flag: How South Sudan Won the Longest War…
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South Africa's finance minister resigns over Gupta scandal
South Africa's finance minister resigns. Nhlanhla Nene quit over undisclosed meetings with the Gupta family, who are at the heart of a corruption probe in the country. Also, a…
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South Sudan: Where does the peace deal stand?
In the absence of any official figures, researchers believe that at least 383,000 lives have been lost in South Sudan's brutal five-year civil war. Also, police and gendarmes…
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EU aims to create 10 million jobs in Africa
Ten million jobs for Africans created in the next five years: The European Commission announces plans for a new alliance between Africa and the EU. Also, South Sudan's President…
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South Sudan military court jails ten soldiers for rape and murder
Ten South Sudanese soldiers have been sentenced to prison for the rape of foreign aid workers and the murder of a journalist in a 2016 raid on a hotel in Juba. Also, thousands of…
South Sudan govt and rebels sign final power-sharing deal
South Sudanese arch-foes signed a final power-sharing deal on Sunday, aimed at ending a civil war that has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions in the…
South Sudan: past peace deals have had little impact
South Sudanese arch-foes signed a final power-sharing deal on Sunday, aimed at ending a civil war that has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions in the…
UN imposes arms embargo on South Sudan
The UN Security Council on Friday imposed an arms embargo on South Sudan and sanctions on two military officials, ratcheting up pressure after the latest diplomatic efforts…
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South Sudan: Parliament extends president's term until 2021
MPs in South Sudan vote to extend the mandate of President Salva Kiir's government for an extra three years, a move likely to complicate peace negotiations to bring an end to…
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Nigeria's ruling party says 'gang up' against Buhari won't work
Nigeria's ruling APC party remains defiant that a new opposition alliance won't threaten President Muhammadu Buhari's chances of re-election next year. The challenge follows the…
S. Sudan forces killed, raped hundreds, says UN report
At least 232 civilians were killed and 120 women and girls raped in attacks by South Sudan government troops and aligned forces in opposition-held villages, the U.N. human…
