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Pope Francis told the countries' leaders to do more to bring peace and stability to their nations.
A Mosque in France's northern region was targeted by an unknown arsonist, the latest in a series of attacks against Muslims across France.
Sudan leaders, rebel groups agree peace deal
A historic deal between Sudan's leaders and rebel commanders was agreed on Monday, reports said.
S.Sudan dissident thanks President Trump for US asylum
Prominent South Sudanese dissident Peter Biar Ajak thanked President Donald Trump for giving him refuge after fleeing 'a death squad sent by ... ...
UN extends South Sudan arms embargo through May 2021
The United Nations has extended an arms embargo in South Sudan after an intensification of fighting.
South Sudan Vice President tests positive for coronavirus
VP Riek Machar's wife, Defence Minister Angelina Teny, and "a number of his office staff and bodyguards" have also been infected.
South Sudan reports first coronavirus case
The patient was identified as a 29-year-old woman who arrived in South Sudan from the Netherlands via Ethiopia on February 28.
South Sudan rivals form unity government
Rivals Salva Kiir and Riek Machar inaugurated the new unity government, declaring an 'official end' to war despite previous efforts ...
South Sudan rebels reject president's peace plan
Hopes of breaking a deadlock in South Sudan have been dashed after rebel leader Riek Machar rejected a peace offer from President Salva ...
War dominates Africa summit as leaders vow Libya support
African Union leaders vowed on Monday to push peace efforts in Libya, a sign of the bloc's desire to play a bigger role in resolving the ...
Sudan government signs initial peace deal with rebel group
Sudan's government and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North rebel group have signed an initial peace agreement at a ceremony in Juba.
South Sudan rivals seek to break deadlock
Rival South Sudan factions held fresh peace talks on Wednesday.
Peace talks drift as Sudan strikes deal with rebels
Sudan's new government has agreed to revive a long-dormant irrigation system in the country's central farming region.
US imposes sanctions on S.Sudan ministers over peace delay
The United States imposed sanctions on two sitting ministers in South Sudan, accusing them of obstructing the young country's peace efforts ...
Sudan elected chair of East Africa trade bloc
The top post goes to Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who has led efforts towards Sudan's international rehabilitation.
UN urges South Sudan parties to honour peace deal
The UN has called on South Sudan's parties to reaffirm thier commitment to a peace deal.
Sudan rivals to meet South Sudan rebel chief
Sudanese generals and protest leaders held talks with at least one rebel group in neighbouring South Sudan.
South Sudan president forbids singing national anthem without him
President Salva Kiir has placed a ban on singing the national anthem unless he is present.
More than 100 civilians killed in South Sudan violence
The UN said Wednesday that conflict had intensified in a region of South Sudan since a peace deal was signed, with hundreds of civilians raped ...
South Sudan government agrees six month peace deal extension
South Sudan will have to wait another six months for a new government.
South Sudan paying US lobbyists for better Trump ties
South Sudan's government signed a contract with a US lobbying firm which will help it seek inroads with the Trump administration and hinder ...
Regional bloc invites S.Sudan rivals to Addis talks
A regional bloc for East Africa extended an invitation on Wednesday to the two South Sudan sides, led by President Salva Kiir and ...
South Sudan offers to mediate 'peaceful transition' in Sudan
South Sudanese President Silva Kiir on Wednesday offered to aid Sudan with its political transition. Sudan's largest rebel group also ...
Pope kisses feet of South Sudan's leaders 'for peace'
Pope Francis got down and kissed the feet of South Sudan's rival leaders to encourage them to strengthen the country's peace process.
A former Israeli general has denied US claims that he helped arm South Sudan's warring parties.
South Sudan refugees are beginning to return to their homes after being displaced during fighting.
South Sudan armed opposition leader Riek Machar is returning under the country's latest peace deal.
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