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'Revenge attack' leaves 17 people dead in South Sudan
Africa

'Revenge attack' leaves 17 people dead in South Sudan

A revenge attack in South Sudan has claimed the lives of 17 people, local authorities said on Monday.
Vaccine boost for South Sudan where malaria is biggest child killer
Africa

Vaccine boost for South Sudan where malaria is biggest child killer

South Sudan has one of highest rates of malaria incidence, with an estimated 7,630 cases and 18 people dying of the disease every day.
UNSC extends South Sudan arms embargo
Africa

UNSC extends South Sudan arms embargo

The UN Security Council has extended by one year an arms embargo imposed on South Sudan.
Russia 'pleased as Africa steadily gains political weight'
Africa

Russia 'pleased as Africa steadily gains political weight'

Russia will continue to enhance its diplomatic presence in Africa, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
South Sudan on brink of its largest oil-backed loan, UN
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South Sudan on brink of its largest oil-backed loan, UN

UN experts say the loan would likely tie up most of South Sudan’s revenue for many years.
South Sudan government, rebels sign peace deal in Kenya
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South Sudan government, rebels sign peace deal in Kenya

The content of the agreement was not made public during the signing ceremony, attended by diplomats and civil society groups.
At least 7 million in South Sudan face food insecurity
Africa

At least 7 million in South Sudan face food insecurity

At least seven million people in South Sudan face acute food insecurity, the United Nations has said.
Uganda in talks with Chinese firm over power line to South Sudan
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Uganda in talks with Chinese firm over power line to South Sudan

President Yoweri Museveni expressed support for Sinohydro's offer to develop the project.
South Sudan mediation talks start in Kenya's capital
Africa

South Sudan mediation talks start in Kenya's capital

South Sudan peace talks have started in Kenya to iron out contentious issues ahead of December elections.
UN urges S. Sudan to withdraw troops from disputed region
Africa

UN urges S. Sudan to withdraw troops from disputed region

The United Nations has urged South Sudan to withdraw its troops from the demilitarised region of Abyei.
South Sudan removes taxes on humanitarian aid after row
Africa

South Sudan removes taxes on humanitarian aid after row

The UN said the new taxes would have increased the mission's monthly operational costs to $339,000.
UN Security Council extends S. Sudan peacekeeping mission
Africa

UN Security Council extends S. Sudan peacekeeping mission

The Security Council has extended the UN's peacekeeping mission in South Sudan by another year.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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