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Salva Kiir: South Sudan’s President Fought For Independence, But Then Fuelled Division, Violence And Corruption

Global UpfrontNov 12, 2024November 12, 20240

By Steven C. Roach Salva Kiir Mayardit has served as South Sudan’s president since the country’s independence in 2011. South Sudan’s secession from Sudan came

Crisis in Abyei: South Sudan Must Act And Stop Violence Between Dinka Groups

Global UpfrontMar 6, 2024March 6, 20240

Abyei – a territory roughly the size of Jamaica – is being contested by two countries, Sudan and South Sudan. Abyei, which covers just over

U.S. Sanctions South Sudanese Army General, Governor Responsible For Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

Global UpfrontJun 21, 2023June 21, 20230

Today, following the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

UNISFA, IOM, FAO and Concordis Broker Peace Agreement between Ngok Dinkas, Misseriyas In The Abyei Box On Border of Sudan, South Sudan

Global UpfrontMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and Concordis International have brokered a

Journalists and Indiscretion in Information Management: The South Sudan Case Studies (Part 1)

Global UpfrontJan 28, 2023January 28, 20230

By Abuchi Obiora This week, we are commencing a two-part series in a matter which urgently needs to be addressed in order to save human

Pope Francis’ Visit To Africa 31 January To 5 February Comes At A Defining Moment For The Catholic Church

Global UpfrontJan 17, 2023January 17, 20230

During his planned visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan in February 2023, Pope Francis intends to be in dialogue with

UN Food Chief Warns Of `Tsunami Of Hunger´ In Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia, Afghanistan And Yemen

Global UpfrontSep 16, 2022September 16, 20220

The UN food chief has warned that the world is facing “a global emergency of unprecedented magnitude”. David Beasley, executive director of the UN World

U.S Provides $117 Million Additional USAID Humanitarian Assistant To South Sudan.

Global UpfrontJul 9, 2022July 9, 20220

By Sonia Odigie The United States (U.S.) has announced the provision of over $117 million additional humanitarian assistance through the U.S. Agency for International Development

Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Yemen Are “Hunger Hotspots” Facing Catastrophic Conditions, Says WFP, FAO

Global UpfrontJul 1, 2022July 1, 20220

The 2022 Global Report on Food Crises said about 180 million people across 40 countries will face inescapable food insecurity, which can also lead to

UNISFA Brokers Peace Accord Between Two Abyei Waring Communities

Global UpfrontMay 20, 2022May 20, 20220

In a major breakthrough, the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka traditional leaders have signed a peace accord reiterating their commitment to achieving lasting peace in Abyei