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South Sudan's oil and water give it bargaining power – but will it benefit the people?

South Sudan has long been one of east Africa’s most unstable states. But surging external interest in its resources and the diplomatic agility of its rulers are again underlining how pivotal the country remains to regional energy and water politics.

The Conversation

Sudan military finishes review of Russian Red Sea base deal

Two officials say Sudan’s ruling military has concluded a review of an agreement with Russia to build a navy base on the Red Sea in the African country

The Independent UK

Russian FM, Sudan's military leaders kindle ties in Khartoum

Russia's foreign minister has met with Sudan’s military rulers as the two troubled nations seek to deepen economic and political ties

The Independent UK

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Russia’s Lavrov visits Sudan on diplomatic push in Africa’s Sahel

Lavrov arrived in Khartoum seeking to bolster the two countries’ economic ties, especially in infrastructure.

Al Jazeera

Russia's Lavrov visits Sudan on diplomatic push in Africa's Sahel

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was due to meet officials in Sudan on Thursday, part of an African tour seeking to expand influence at a time when Western nations have sought to isolate Moscow with sanctions over the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

ISIS jihadi medical student who wants to return to UK says he has 'right to come home'

Ibrahim Ageed was studying medicine in Sudan before he joined the ISIS terror group with his brother back in 2015 - and now he is pleading to return to the UK

Daily Mirror

Sudanese Delegation Set to Visit Israel

A high-ranking Sudanese delegation is expected in Israel in the coming days, a political source in Tel Aviv has revealed. The upcoming visit will follow that of Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to Khartoum two weeks ago, during which he met his Sudanese counterpart as well as the head of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Sudan's tropical disease spike reflects poor health system

A surge in mosquito-borne diseases in recent months has shown the fragility of Sudan's health system and bodes ill for coming challenges, especially after the African country's 2021 military coup

The Independent UK

Pro-democracy artists in crosshairs of Sudan's junta

When the 2019 revolution began in Sudan, paintings touting democracy and freedom appeared at sit-ins. These paintings made a strong impression on the young generation, who discovered a new means of expression after decades of censorship under Omar al-Bashir. After the military seized power in a coup d’état in October…

France 24

Russian foreign minister tours Africa in effort to strengthen ties

Moscow is seeking to expand its influence in Africa. This week has seen another diplomatic flurry by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, with visits to Mali, Mauritania and Sudan.

Radio France Internationale

Libyan military committee agrees coordination on foreign forces departure

Libya's 5+5 military committee of officers from both main sides of the civil war has agreed on a coordination mechanism for the withdrawal of foreign forces in liaison with neighbouring Sudan and Niger, the United Nations said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Libyan Military Committee Agrees Coordination on Foreign Forces Departure

Libya's 5+5 military committee of officers from both main sides of the conflict has agreed on a coordination mechanism for the withdrawal of foreign forces in liaison with neighboring Sudan and Niger, the United Nations said on Wednesday. The procedural step would allow for joint coordination and data exchange to…

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Hemedti Warns Withdrawal from Framework Agreement Would Lead to Chaos in Sudan

The deputy head of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council, Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, has warned against withdrawing from the framework agreement, saying it would lead to chaos in the country. Dagalo reiterated his support for the agreement as the country's only way out of its crisis, noting that the Oct. 25…

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Sudanese Consultations in Cairo Focus on ‘Shortcomings’ of 2 Agreements

Sudanese political and civil forces continued their consultations in Cairo within the framework of the workshop on the "Prospects of Democratic Transformation towards a Sudan for All," with the participation of dozens of Sudanese figures. Informed Egyptian sources revealed that the consultations resulted in several agreements between the parties on…

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Financial Times

Russia in Africa: how Moscow bought a new sphere of influence on the cheap

Focusing on a strip of countries from Mali to Sudan, it is challenging the west and opening what some call a ‘second front’

Al Jazeera

Pope makes final appeal for peace at end of South Sudan trip

Catholic church head and other Christian leaders called for recommitment to the 2018 peace deal during the Africa trip.

WEKU

The Pope has called for peace in South Sudan in the final part of his Africa tour

Pope Francis celebrated Mass before tens of thousands of people, to close out an unusual mission by Christian religious leaders to nudge forward the South Sudan's recovery from civil war.

The Independent UK

Pope makes final bid for peace, forgiveness in South Sudan

Pope Francis is making a final appeal for peace in South Sudan

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Pope Francis wraps up South Sudan trip, urges end to 'blind fury' of violence

Pope Francis urged the people of South Sudan on Sunday to resist the "venom of hatred" so they could achieve the peace and prosperity that have eluded them through years of bloody ethnic conflicts.

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Western Envoys, Lavrov in Sudan on Wednesday

Six international envoys will arrive in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Wednesday on an official two-day visit to push forward the political transition. Envoys from the United States, France, Norway, Britain, Germany and European Union will meet with local officials to help bridge the divide between rivals, reported the state…

Reuters

Protect, advance women for a better South Sudan, pope says

Pope Francis joined other Christian leaders and the U.N. on Saturday in urging the protection and advancement of women in South Sudan, where rape has been a weapon of war, child brides are common and most girls do not reach secondary education.

Radio France Internationale

Pope tells clergy to speak out against injustice on South Sudan peace pilgrimage

On his first papal visit to war-torn South Sudan, Pope Francis has urged clergy to raise their voices against injustice. He also met children displaced by conflict and pleaded for women and girls to be honoured.

The Independent UK

Pope encourages South Sudanese, will raise plight of women

Pope Francis is seeking to console the long-suffering people of South Sudan

Reuters

Pope offers 'wings to your hope' to displaced children in South Sudan

Pope Francis on Saturday met South Sudanese children displaced by conflict and heard of the hardships of their lives in camps, telling them they would build a better future for the world's newest country by replacing ethnic hatred with forgiveness.

Reuters

South Sudan's late liberation hero Garang in focus during pope's visit

Pope Francis will lead prayers at the mausoleum of South Sudanese liberation hero John Garang on Saturday, an acknowledgement of the importance for the world's youngest nation of perhaps the one leader who could ensure unity.

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