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From refugee camps to the World Cup: Africa-born Aussies relish France clash

Australia’s Awer Mabil, Thomas Deng and Garang Kuol were each born to refugee parents from war-torn South Sudan. On Tuesday, the trio of Socceroos will step onto a World Cup pitch for the first time to take on defending champions France, a nation that has built much of its recent…

France 24

UN Envoy Warns Against Return of War in Ethiopia

UNHCR Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mohammed Abdi Affey has warned the Ethiopian parties against a return to fighting between the government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), saying any such move could cause a humanitarian catastrophe. Affey announced there were 103 million displaced persons and refugees,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'It's not about the colour of your skin anymore': Socceroos defender Thomas Deng wants to use the Qatar World Cup to open Australian football's doors

As the first South Sudanese refugee to represent Australia alongside childhood friend Awer Mabil, Thomas Deng represents the changing face of the Socceroos — and of the country.

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Nearly eight million at risk of starvation in South Sudan

Three United Nations agencies say up to eight million people in South Sudan could face severe food shortages between now and next year's harvests as a result of floods, drought and conflict.

Radio France Internationale

New report: Two-thirds of South Sudan badly food insecure

A new report says nearly 8 million people in South Sudan, or about two-thirds of the population, will face acute food insecurity during the next lean season as climate shocks and conflict deepen the already vulnerable situation for many

The Independent UK

Two thirds of South Sudan population risk severe hunger in 2023 - U.N

Up to 7.8 million people in South Sudan, two thirds of the population, may face severe food shortages during next year's April-to-July lean season due to floods, drought and conflict, United Nations agencies said on Thursday.

Reuters

Best podcasts of the week: Solving the unexplained death of journalist Christopher Allen

In this week’s newsletter: The journalist was killed in mysterious circumstances in South Sudan – who was he, and why was he there? A new show finds out. Plus: five of the best podcasts to exercise to

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Women's clinic in South Sudan a casualty of distracted world

In a country where the maternal mortality rate is one of the highest in the world, a small clinic dedicated to reproductive health care for more than 200,000 people is about to be shut down

The Independent UK

Exclusive: Jushi Partners With Lucas White's Drop4Drop Bringing Clean Water To 3k People In Gambia, India, Uganda & More

Vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operator, Jushi Holdings Inc. (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF) has partnered with Drop4Drop and funded seven different clean water projects in Gambia, India, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, and Uganda. The projects are expected to provi

Benzinga

Commentary: Stop the disastrous sanctions against South Sudan

By every conceivable measure, South Sudan is a nation in crisis. Though a peace agreement was signed in 2018, it is yet to be implemented. While visiting the country this month, the U.N. Commissioner on Human Rights in South Sudan warned that every passing day of inaction means not just…

Tribune News Service

Sudan’s Military Sacks Commander after Tribal Clashes

Sudan’s ruling military sacked a commander in the southern Blue Nile province after two days of fierce tribal clashes there last week killed at least 220 people, the army announced Monday. The unrest added to the woes of a country mired in civil conflict and political chaos. Fighting in Blue…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudan Official: Deaths from Southern Tribal Clashes at 220

Two days of tribal fighting in Sudan's south killed at least 220 people, a senior health official said Sunday, marking one the deadliest bouts of tribal violence in recent years. The unrest added to the woes of an African nation mired in civil conflict and political chaos. Fighting in Blue…

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Food Day: How a South Sudan community is adapting in the face of the climate crisis

Action Against Hunger are working with local communities to help them build their own sustainable rice paddies after flooding destroyed their homes and crops

The Independent UK

Sudan rebels hand over prisoners of war, boosting ongoing talks

A rebel group operating from Sudan's Nuba Mountains handed over nine prisoners of war to Khartoum authorities on Thursday after neighbour South Sudan's mediation, potentially boosting chances for the two sides to reach a final and permanent accord.

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Nearly a million affected by South Sudan flooding, warns UN

The number of people affected by large-scale flooding in South Sudan has doubled to almost a million since September, the UN's emergency response agency has warned.

Reuters

At least 25 people killed in South Sudan communal land violence

At least 25 people have been killed in South Sudan, officials said, after youths from two neighbouring communities in the country's north clashed over a disputed borderline separating their areas.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi FM Visits South Sudan to Discuss Issues of Common Interest

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Juba on Monday. The Saudi FM is on an official visit to South Sudan. He conveyed to Kiir the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Salva Kiir to Asharq Al-Awsat: Juba Agreement Did Not Fail, But It Lacks Funding

The Juba Agreement for Peace in Sudan, also known as the Juba Agreement, has succeeded in stopping the war, stressed South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit in a phone interview with Asharq Al-Awsat. He added that the peace treaty had achieved its goals. “We completely disagree with those who believe…

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UK Would Resume Bilateral Ties with Sudan Only Under Civilian-Led Government

Two British officials said there are significant differences between parties to the Sudanese conflict, stressing that dialogue must include all parties to resolve the current political crisis in the country. The officials stressed that the UK expects the military side not to obstruct the political settlement, noting that the resumption…

The Conversation

South Sudan should disarm civilians – the evidence shows this improves security

A long-running state of insecurity has recently intensified in Unity State – one of South Sudan’s 10 states – resulting in many innocent lives being lost.

Reuters

Nearly 1 million people face starvation in hunger hotspots - U.N. agencies

Nearly one million people in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen are starving or will face starvation this year in the absence of aid, as the global food crisis worsens, United Nations agencies warned on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Pope studying Bahrain visit, looking at February for Africa

Pope Francis is studying a possible visit to Bahrain in November and says he is looking to reschedule his trip to South Sudan and Congo for February

Asharq Al-Awsat

Burhan, Salva Kiir Discuss Bilateral Ties, Peace in South Sudan

Head of Sudan’s Sovereign Transitional Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan discussed Tuesday in Juba with President of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit bilateral ties and the peace process in South Sudan. Burhan arrived in the South Sudanese capital on Tuesday heading a delegation for a one-day visit to attend the graduation…

Tribune News Service

Diplomat accused of NY rape ‘recalled’ to South Sudan, stripped of duties and now under ‘full investigation,’ Foreign Affairs ministry says

NEW YORK — The South Sudan diplomat accused of raping a woman in Washington Heights has been recalled to his native country, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, South Sudan Discuss GERD Crisis

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with South Sudan’s presidential advisor on security affairs Tut Gatluak in Cairo on Thursday. Presidential spokesman, Bassam Rady, said Gatluak handed Sisi a letter from his South Sudanese counterpart, Salva Kiir, that reviewed the latest political developments and bilateral ties, as well as…

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