South Sudan
South Sudan peace talks face collapse over new security law
It comes ahead of the country’s first-ever election on December 22.
Pilot jailed for smuggling 52 migrants across Channel in ‘overcrowded’ dinghy
Choul Phan Maker was pictured ‘grinning’ at the tiller of the ‘perilously overcrowded’ boat.
At least 47 dead and 85 injured after heavy rain and landslides in Tanzania
The government has deployed the military to help rescue hundreds of people trapped by the flooding, which occurred near Mount Hanang in the north.
Sudan’s top general arrives in South Sudan for talks with president on war
Gen Abdel-Fattah Burhan will discuss the conflict with the leader of neighbouring South Sudan, Salva Kiir.
More than 3.1 million people displaced by Sudan conflict, says UN
Concerns are growing that the country is sliding into a ‘full-scale civil war’.
Fears of violence as thousands cross border in bid to escape Sudan conflict
Many are unable to afford the trip, with aid groups and the government stretched for resources they can use to help.
Sandbags replace stockings across Northern Ireland in solidarity with South Sudan
A NEW festive tradition has begun in Northern Ireland as anti-poverty campaigners switched their normal Christmas stocking for a hessian sandbag to raise awareness of the hunger crisis in flood-hit South Sudan.
Fashion model Aweng Ade-Chuol kisses wife on cover of Elle UK
She spoke openly about the abuse she faced because of her sexuality.
Record number of south Sudanese face critical lack of food
A record number of people in South Sudan face a critical lack of food, according to the government and the United Nations.
Sudanese army won't extradite deposed president Omar al-Bashir but will put him on trial
THE Sudanese army will not extradite deposed president Omar al-Bashir but will put him on trial at home before the nation, the military has said.