The 86-year-old pontiff has been pushing South Sudan’s leaders to heal divisions for the sake of a nation traumatised by the legacy of a five-year civil war that left 380,000 people dead. Source link
Read More »Ukraine launches food aid programme in bid for African and Asian support
Kyiv announced the launch of an international aid programme called ‘Grain from Ukraine’. The programme will provide for food deliveries to the poorest countries. Source link
Read More »At least 52 people killed in Sudan flooding; thousands of homes destroyed
‘A total of 52 people have been killed and 25 others wounded due to torrential rains and floods since the beginning of the fall season,’ SUNA reported. Source link
Read More »‘No Rwanda’ protest held at UK immigration removal centre
Some activists banged the outer fence of the immigration centre and people inside the compound sounded like they were chanting back. In unison with protesters, people inside appeared to chant: “No Rwanda.” The plans would see some people who have entered the UK illegally flown to Rwanda to seek asylum …
Read More »Is China’s Africa peace drive a sign of growing international confidence?
China’s pledge to appoint a Horn of Africa peace envoy has been interpreted by some regional observers as an “official” move away from its traditional position of non-intervention in other countries’ affairs and a sign of its growing confidence on the international stage.Foreign Minister Wang Yi also called for a …
Read More »Sudan PM’s resignation ‘risks return to al-Bashir-style rule’
The resignation of Sudan’s prime minister leaves the military in full command and threatens a return to the repressive policies of the regime of ousted strongman Omar al-Bashir, analysts say.After months of street protests and violent crackdowns that have claimed at least 57 lives, observers fear more bloodshed ahead after …
Read More »Sudan’s PM Abdalla Hamdok announces resignation
Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced his resignation on Sunday amid political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests following a military coup that derailed the country’s fragile transition to democratic rule.Hamdok called for a dialogue to agree on a “national charter” and to “draw a road map” to complete the transition. …
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