S. Sudan firm challenges termination of its operations at Mombasa port

Sudan Bans FGM, Allows Non-Muslims to Drink Alcohol

[RFI] In an effort to strengthen women's rights, Sudan's Justice Minister Nasredeen Abdulbari has announced that female genital mutilation (FGM) will be banned throughout the country, and women will no longer need a permit to travel. Non-Muslims will also be allowed to drink alcohol in private.

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Nile Dam impasse: Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan agree to AU-led talks

The leaders of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia agreed late Friday to return to talks aimed at reaching an accord over the filling of Ethiopia’s new hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile, according to statements from the three

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South Sudan's Leaders Can No Longer Stand By As Climate Catastrophe Hits

[African Arguments] The government has so far done little, but there are several steps it can take to deal with the nexus of floods, droughts and conflict.

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Tunisia: UNSC Presidency - Tunisia Affirms Commitment to Contribute Effectively to Maintaining International Peace and Security

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The rotating Presidency of the Security Council assumed by Tunisia in January 2021, as a non-permanent member of this UN body, represents a milestone to reaffirm Tunisia's commitment to the principles and objectives of the United Nations and the constants of

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Sudan: CAR Refugees in South Darfur Moved to a New Site

[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -The UN Refugee Agency has started the relocation of some 14,000 refugees, who fled the Central African Republic (CAR) for Um Dafug in South Darfur to El Mashaga, which is a better site further away from the border.

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Arab Leagues calls on Ethiopia to 'refrain' from filling dam reservoir

The Arab League on Tuesday called on Ethiopia to “refrain” from starting to fill the reservoir of the large dam it is building on the Nile, before an agreement is reached with Egypt and

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Sudan: North Darfur Herders and Farmers Discuss Cooperation

Kutum / El Waha — The forum to discuss the relations between farmers and herdsmen in the localities El Waha and Kutum in North Darfur stressed the need to reduce frictions between the two

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South Sudan: The Country Reel From Fuel and Food Shortages

[VOA] Juba -- South Sudanese are reeling from fuel shortages and soaring food prices after Kenyan and Ugandan truck drivers went on strike nearly two weeks ago, stifling commerce along the Uganda/South Sudan border.

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Vulnerable Nairobians say worst of Covid yet to come

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Kenyan Truck Drivers Call Off South Sudan Boycott

[Nation] Kenyan truck drivers say they will resume cargo transport to South Sudan after a two-week boycott over insecurity on the country's highways.

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Uganda Allocates a Square Mile for Akon's Cryptocurrency-Based City

Akon has secured land in Uganda so he can build a cryptocurrency-based city, which will be his second planned futuristic city in Africa.

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Gabrielle Union Shows Support To ‘Insecure’ Actress Who Slammed Racism In Hollywood

Gabrielle Union has been outspoken about racism and misogyny in the entertainment

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Sudan's Dearth of Doctors

The Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors, a civil society group pivotal in the revolution that ousted former president Omar al-Bashir, said attacks on medical teams by security forces and civilians had become a common phenomenon, especially in emergency units when security of health personnel is

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Covid-19: Riek Machar tests positive

South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar and his wife Angelina Teny have tested positive for

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Juba, South Sudan (1922- )

Juba is one of the newest capitals in the world. It became the capital of South Sudan when that nation was declared independent on July 9, 2011. Juba, located on the White Nile River, is the largest city in South Sudan and in 2011 it had an estimated population of 372,410 people. Since then

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Kenya, Uganda Alert Over Swarms of Locusts Sighted Across Turkana

Kenya has announced ground and aerial control operations against hopper bands that were sighted in northwest Turkana and

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Sudan: Community Leader's Murder Sparks Chaos in West Darfur

Beida — Two people have died, 17 others abducted, and two villages burned to the ground on Saturday after a native administration leader was savagely murdered in Beida locality in West

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Alert over renewed desert locust swarms heading into West Africa

Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture has warned that desert locusts remain a threat in three counties as the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) cautions that the swarms could soon find their way to West

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South Sudan/Uganda: South Sudan Host Uganda in Temporary Nairobi Home

[Nation] Africa's youngest nation, South Sudan, hosts Uganda Cranes in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Monday from 4pm.

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SSPDF Army Officer Lual, and suspect in Juba Shooting dies

South Sudan People Defense Forces (SSPDF) officer, and nephew of President Salva Kiir who shot dead unarmed civilians in Sherikat, suburb of Juba on Wednesday has succumbed due to some head injuries, the army spokesperson has

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Uganda: S. Sudan Govt, Opposition Trade Blame Over Nimule-Juba Attacks

[Monitor] The South Sudanese government and the South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance (SSOMA) have traded blame over the continued ambushes and killings of traders and travellers by unidentified gunmen on Nimule-Juba highway in South Sudan.

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Sudan: Staple Food Prices Continue to Increase in Sudan

Khartoum — Because of the continuing economic crisis in Sudan and Covid-19 containment measures, staple food prices continued to increase more rapidly than normal last month, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated in its latest Situation

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Uganda: South Sudan Pledges Safety of Truck Drivers

[Monitor] South Sudan has said it will erect army detaches every 10 miles on the Nimule-Juba Highway in a bid to protect truck drivers from attacks.

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Kenya: LSK Waives Practising Certificate Fees in Wake of Virus Disruptions

"In order to assist members mitigate the effects of Covid-19 pandemic, the Council of the LSK has waived back fees for Advocates applying for practising certificates for 2020 2020 under section 25 (1) (a) of the advocates Act, Cap 16," he

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Sudan: Museveni's Powerful Sudan Fixer Dies After Contracting Coronavirus

Ms Gadaheldam has been an almost permanent fixture on the sides of President Museveni in regional meetings to deal with relations with Sudan under former President Omar-al-Bashir and current military leader Gen Abdel Fatah

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Zimbabwe: Tyson Runs to Court As War Vets Invade, Help Selves On Farm Produce

Exiled former cabinet minister, Saviour Kasukuwere has filed an urgent chamber application seeking to evict some war veterans who have invaded his Mazowe farm and started helping themselves to his orange

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South Sudan: Flooding Kills 7 in South Sudan's Unity State, Official Says

[VOA] Bor, South Sudan -- Authorities in Unity state say at least seven people are reported dead after floods submerged several homes in Mayendit County in recent days. The floods have also displaced about 400 families, officials say.

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Sudan, Egypt urge Security Council vote for binding deal on GERD - Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan

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VIDEO: Kenyan, Ugandan Truckers On Strike After Series Of Brutal Attacks In South Sudan – The Wilmington Journal

Ambushes against foreign drivers by unknown insurgents has been likened to crossing into hell. The post VIDEO: Kenyan, Ugandan Truckers On Strike After Series Of Brutal Attacks In South Sudan appeared first on Zenger News.

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Uganda's Chemutai Wins Gold As Kenyans Dominate Men's 800m

[This Day] Peruth Chemutai became the first Ugandan woman ever to win an Olympic medal as she claimed gold in the women's 3,000m steeplechase yesterday.

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