Apostolic Nuncio Lauds Religious Institutes as “an invaluable component” of Church in South Sudan

Archbishop Horgan also acknowledged the dedication of those serving in remote locations that demand extensive travel to reach. “The Bishop who is attentive to his Priests, who accompanies them, helps them in turn to be attentive to the needs of the …

‘Box-ticking bureaucrats’ hold up donation of bikes to Sudan

A philanthropist who tried to transport 500 unwanted bicycles to Africa has railed against “box-ticking bureaucracy” after his shipping container was blocked by environmental watchdogs who classified it as exporting waste. ​​​Nigel Carter, 64, had …

WFP scales up operations to reach millions in Sudan

Timons: From escaping Sudan civil war to serving in City Council

Timon met with Ward 2 residents and listened to their concerns. SASKATOON — The residents of Ward 2 made history in last week’s Civic Election by electing the first African and immigrant, Senos Robert Timon, to represent them on the city council. The …

South Sudan army claims ex-spy chief relocated with one bodyguard and a cook

SSPDF spokesman Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang speaks to reporters during a press conference in Juba on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. [Photo by Sudans Post] JUBA – South Sudan’s former spy chief, General Akol Koor, has been relocated to his second residence in Jebel …

Food aid convoy arrives in refugee camp in Sudan's North Darfur State

PORT SUDAN, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday announced the arrival of the first aid convoy since August to Zamzam refugee camp in North Darfur State in western Sudan. "Today (Friday), the first food aid convoy arrived in …

Gunfire breaks out at the home of South Sudan’s former spy chief who is under house arrest

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Heavy gunfire erupted late Thursday in South Sudan ’s capital of Juba at the home of the country’s former spy chief who has been under house arrest for the past two months, residents said. According to witnesses, soldiers exchanged …

US envoy sees no 'political appetite' among Sudan's combatants to end the country's devastating war

ROME -- The U.S. special envoy for Sudan said Thursday, just days after his first visit to the war-wrecked country since taking his post, that he doesn't see enough of “political appetite” from the warring parties to reach a resolution to the conflict. …

South Sudan in Focus: Calm returns to South Sudan's capital, Juba, following Thursday's gunfire

Residents of South Sudan's capital, Juba, say calm is reported in parts of the city; a religious leader in Western Equatoria State says bad road conditions between the state and South Sudan’s capital Juba affects travelers; an expert says Sudan's …

South Sudan road condition

A religious leader in Western Equatoria State says bad road conditions between the state and South Sudan’s capital Juba affect travelers who depend on the road for much needed goods and services. For VOA News Matia Samuel Timatio reports from the state …