Jan 31 Pope's Africa trip spotlights conflict, church's future By Nicole Winfield, Jean-Yves Kamale, Christina Malkia, Associated Press Aid groups are hoping Francis’ trip will shine a spotlight on two of the world’s forgotten conflicts and rekindle international attention on some of Africa’s worst humanitarian crises. Continue reading
Dec 07 South Sudan's ruling party backs longtime president for another run By Deng Machol, Associated Press Kiir has been the country's only president since it gained independence from Sudan in 2011. South Sudan has since grappled with a five-year civil war and the slow implementation of a peace deal signed in 2018. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 7:17 South Sudan faces growing food crisis as millions go hungry By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster Record-breaking drought continues to scorch wide swaths of sub-Saharan Africa, from Somalia in the east to Niger in the west. Humanitarian groups say tens of millions are hungry and conditions are being made even worse by the consequences of Russia’s… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 7:15 World Food Program warns of a looming global catastrophe By Nick Schifrin Much of East Africa and other areas of the world are now facing food shortages in part due to climate change and Russia’s war with Ukraine. This comes as the World Food Program is experiencing funding shortages amid the prospect… Continue watching
Mar 15 WATCH: The U.N. Security Council discusses South Sudan and Yemen By Associated Press The United States, alongside other nations, spoke at the meeting in an effort to support South Sudan in their quest for peace. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: South Sudan addresses the U.N. General Assembly By Associated Press Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior, one of five vice presidents of South Sudan, and the country's first woman to hold the position, spoke to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday. Continue reading
Nov 20 In multiple countries, alarm over hunger crisis rings louder By Tameen Akhgar. Associated Press and Samy Magdy, Eissa Ahmed, Associated Press Dire U.N. warnings of a growing hunger crisis are becoming reality in multiple countries. The coronavirus pandemic is adding a further burden on families already struggling to feed themselves amid collapsing economies and war. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 5:29 Japan helps 5 South Sudanese runners keep their Olympic dreams alive By Ali Rogin The young African nation of South Sudan is facing two growing challenges: the coronavirus pandemic and ethnic violence. The dual threats mean little time or investment is left for athletes looking to compete in the Olympics -- so Japan, the… Continue watching
Feb 22 South Sudan's rivals form unity government meant to end war By Maura Ajak, Associated Press South Sudan opened a new chapter in its fragile emergence from civil war Saturday as rival leaders formed a coalition government that many observers prayed would last this time around. Continue reading
Feb 20 South Sudan rival leaders agree to form coalition government By Maura Ajak, Associated Press The deal is a major step in the emergence from a five-year civil war that killed nearly 400,000 people and shattered life in the world’s youngest nation. Continue reading