What’s the difference between Sudan and South Sudan?

Until 2011, they were one country. That year, following decades of civil war, the southern section seceded, becoming one of the world’s newest nations: South Sudan. Here’s a short primer on this region and what Oxfam is doing to help people affected by …

From Hunger to Hope: Growing Rice in Flooded South Sudan

January 31, 2025 South Sudan Population: 11.1 million People in Need: 5.9 million People Facing Hunger: 2.7 million Our Impact People Helped Last Year: 1,437,365 Our Team: 279 employees Program Start: 1985 For One Mother, This Crop Changed Everything When …

South Sudan in Focus: Authorities in in Eastern Equatoria state combat cattle raids

Authorities in Jonglei state say unspecified number of people were killed following Friday's attack on cattle camps at Aru Junction in Eastern Equatoria’s Magwi County; Uganda’s Ministry of Health says a 32-year-old male health worker has died of the …

As a minimum 18 killed after small plane crashes in far flung south sudan

As a minimum 18 killed after small plane crashes in far flung south sudan A small aircraft crashed in a far off part of south sudan, killing at least 18 humans on wednesday, an official said.The flight, chartered via chinese oil company greater pioneer …

Egypt and UAE: A Proxy Battle in Sudan’s Civil War

As Sudan’s civil war continues to devastate the nation, a parallel geopolitical conflict is unfolding between two of the Middle East’s most influential players: Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While the fighting on the ground pits the Sudanese …

40 killed in paramilitary shelling on Sudan market

Sudanese paramilitary shelling of a market in Omdurman, part of greater Khartoum, killed 40 people on Saturday, a medical source told AFP. Requesting anonymity for their safety, the source at Al-Nao Hospital said the wounded were "still being brought …

Sudan: Accusations against RSF for stealing ambulances, food supplies

The Khartoum Emergency Room accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of stealing an ambulance belonging to Bashaer Hospital on Friday, in addition to looting food supplies from kitchens providing meals to civilians trapped amid the fighting. It warned …

23 South Sudanese set for deportation as U.S cracksdown on immigrants

Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 3 hours ago South Sudan Foreign Affairs Spokesperson|Courtesy South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is verifying the identities of 23 South Sudanese set for deportation from the United States before they …

Prison officers receive agricultural training from United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to boost food security ...

Only survivor in plane collision in Sudan gets rescued

(MENAFN) At least 20 people, including nationals from China, India, and Uganda, have died in a plane crash in South Sudan’s Unity State, according to local authorities. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from the Unity oil fields, as the small …