Tuesday, October 15, 2024

South Sudan

August 22, 2024

IOM appeals for $18.5 million to support Mpox victims in 12 African countries

The UN agency said that Mpox has affected people in the African region for more than a decade.

International Organisation for Migration
August 19, 2024

FG condemns rise in attacks on humanitarian workers

Mr Ahmed lamented the situation in Nigeria, where between 2020 and 2024, 49 incidents were reported affecting 79 humanitarian workers.

Humanitarian workers in Nigeria
August 16, 2024

D’Tigers slump in FIBA rankings

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, has dropped four places in the latest FIBA ranking released on Friday.

D’Tigers
July 21, 2024

Team USA manage one-point win over South Sudan

It took a lay-up by LeBron James with eight seconds left to propel Team USA past South Sudan 101-100 points in London on Saturday.

Team USA
July 3, 2024

Super Eagles to know opponents for AFCON 2025 qualification Thursday

The qualifying matches will be played over the FIFA windows of September, October and November this year.

Super Eagles vs Crocodiles of Lesotho
June 13, 2024

AfDB grants South Sudan $8.6 million to boost non-oil revenue mobilisation

The African Development Fund, AfDB’s concessional window, will provide $6.62 million, while $1.98 million will come from the ADF’s Transition Support Facility.

Akinwumi Adesina and Omar Bashir (Credit: AfDB)
June 10, 2024

Why minimum wage is a bad idea

The main challenge for Nigeria has been the tendency, especially among states, the main power blocs, to prioritise rent and politics over creativity and competition.

Labour union members protesting over new minimum wage
May 16, 2024

African women facing widespread discrimination in family laws: Equality Now

The impacts of discriminatory family laws can be profound, putting women and girls at greater risk of sexual and gender-based violence

African women
May 10, 2024

Kenya calls for sustainable peace in South Sudan as talks begin

Mr Ruto said Kenya was ready to help end the cycle of conflict and instability in Sudan.

RUTO WITH SUDANESE LEADERS
May 4, 2024

ICRC warns of worsening health conditions in South Sudan

Mr Youssef said South Sudan is still recovering from years of conflict.

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)