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Nearly 380,000 people displaced by South Sudan floods, UN says

South Sudan is facing a surge in malaria amid severe flooding, straining health systems and exacerbating humanitarian crises.

Acute food insecurity to hit most people in South Sudan next year, says UN

South Sudan faces acute food insecurity affecting 7.7 million people, primarily due to floods, conflict, and increasing challenges from climate change.

Nearly 380,000 people displaced by South Sudan floods, UN says

South Sudan is facing a surge in malaria amid severe flooding, straining health systems and exacerbating humanitarian crises.

Acute food insecurity to hit most people in South Sudan next year, says UN

South Sudan faces acute food insecurity affecting 7.7 million people, primarily due to floods, conflict, and increasing challenges from climate change.
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#wildlife-conservation

Migration of 6m antelope in South Sudan dwarfs previous records for world's biggest, aerial study reveals

The largest land mammal migration on Earth is in South Sudan with 6 million antelope, double the size of the famous Tanzania-Kenya migration.

In South Sudan, hunger complicates plans to end wildlife poaching

Communities in South Sudan are forced to hunt wildlife for food due to poverty and hunger despite conservationist efforts to protect these species.

Migration of 6m antelope in South Sudan dwarfs previous records for world's biggest, aerial study reveals

The largest land mammal migration on Earth is in South Sudan with 6 million antelope, double the size of the famous Tanzania-Kenya migration.

In South Sudan, hunger complicates plans to end wildlife poaching

Communities in South Sudan are forced to hunt wildlife for food due to poverty and hunger despite conservationist efforts to protect these species.
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A teenage bride auctioned' for a record price: the child marriage that divided a nation

Cultural marriage practices in South Sudan often disregard the individual's right to choose, leading to controversies around consent and age.
#climate-change

South Sudan May See the First Permanent Mass Displacement Due to Climate Change

South Sudan's floods could be the first instance of permanent mass displacement caused by climate change.

Scientists: Climate change worsened Eastern Africa drought

FILE - Somalis who have been displaced due to drought settle at a camp on the outskirts of Dollow, Somalia, Sept. 19, 2022.An international team of climate scientists says the ongoing drought in Eastern Africa has been made worse by human-induced climate change according to a report from World Weather Attribution.

Haggis shipped to Antarctica for Burns Night celebration

Around 140 people have celebrated Scotland's national bard at the biggest-ever Burns Supper held in Antarctica.Haggis was specially transported to the continent aboard the UK's exploration ship RRS Sir David Attenborough so workers at the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera Research Station could mark the event.

Your next pour-over may be Liberica or excelsa

Coffee is uniquely vulnerable to climate change.It grows in tropical regions, where temperatures and rainfall are becoming increasingly erratic; it is grown by small farms, which do not have the resources available to weather the coming literal and figurative storms; and despite the fact that coffee is among the most highly traded commodities in the world, little agricultural research time or money has been devoted to it.

South Sudan May See the First Permanent Mass Displacement Due to Climate Change

South Sudan's floods could be the first instance of permanent mass displacement caused by climate change.

Scientists: Climate change worsened Eastern Africa drought

FILE - Somalis who have been displaced due to drought settle at a camp on the outskirts of Dollow, Somalia, Sept. 19, 2022.An international team of climate scientists says the ongoing drought in Eastern Africa has been made worse by human-induced climate change according to a report from World Weather Attribution.

Haggis shipped to Antarctica for Burns Night celebration

Around 140 people have celebrated Scotland's national bard at the biggest-ever Burns Supper held in Antarctica.Haggis was specially transported to the continent aboard the UK's exploration ship RRS Sir David Attenborough so workers at the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera Research Station could mark the event.

Your next pour-over may be Liberica or excelsa

Coffee is uniquely vulnerable to climate change.It grows in tropical regions, where temperatures and rainfall are becoming increasingly erratic; it is grown by small farms, which do not have the resources available to weather the coming literal and figurative storms; and despite the fact that coffee is among the most highly traded commodities in the world, little agricultural research time or money has been devoted to it.
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#political-instability

South Sudan postpones December election by two years

South Sudan's general elections postponed to December 2026 due to unpreparedness, extending the transitional period for necessary processes.
Concerns rise over potential chaos and resource waste if elections do not meet international standards.

South Sudan delays presidential polls again, by 2 years DW 09/14/2024

South Sudan's elections delayed to December 2026, showing the fragility of its peace process and ongoing issues following years of conflict.

South Sudan postpones December election by two years

South Sudan's general elections postponed to December 2026 due to unpreparedness, extending the transitional period for necessary processes.
Concerns rise over potential chaos and resource waste if elections do not meet international standards.

South Sudan delays presidential polls again, by 2 years DW 09/14/2024

South Sudan's elections delayed to December 2026, showing the fragility of its peace process and ongoing issues following years of conflict.
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UN warns that South Sudan faces existential crisis' ahead of uncertain polls

Abiemnom is a microcosm of South Sudan's ethnic rivalries and violence, with a UN peacekeeping presence amid increasing tensions as elections approach.

UN reports 35 percent increase in people affected by South Sudan violence

Civilians are bearing the brunt of intercommunal conflict in South Sudan, with a 35% surge in violence affecting over 800 people.
Intercommunal violence by community-based militias accounts for 86% of all civilians affected.

UN warns that South Sudan faces existential crisis' ahead of uncertain polls

Abiemnom is a microcosm of South Sudan's ethnic rivalries and violence, with a UN peacekeeping presence amid increasing tensions as elections approach.

UN reports 35 percent increase in people affected by South Sudan violence

Civilians are bearing the brunt of intercommunal conflict in South Sudan, with a 35% surge in violence affecting over 800 people.
Intercommunal violence by community-based militias accounts for 86% of all civilians affected.
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#olympics

Their Parents Fled War. Now South Sudan's Young Team Is in the Olympics.

A young South Sudanese basketball team, comprised of refugees and their descendants, defied the odds by competing in the Olympics despite their tumultuous history.

Team USA to play 2 basketball games in London

Team USA will play two showcase games in London at O2 Arena ahead of the Paris Olympics next summer.
The senior national team will play South Sudan and Germany on July 20 and July 22, respectively.

Their Parents Fled War. Now South Sudan's Young Team Is in the Olympics.

A young South Sudanese basketball team, comprised of refugees and their descendants, defied the odds by competing in the Olympics despite their tumultuous history.

Team USA to play 2 basketball games in London

Team USA will play two showcase games in London at O2 Arena ahead of the Paris Olympics next summer.
The senior national team will play South Sudan and Germany on July 20 and July 22, respectively.
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#people

UN humanitarian chief arrives in Sudan on last day of truce

The UN's humanitarian chief arrived in Sudan's main seaport on Wednesday, as thousands of Sudanese and foreign nationals gathered there in hopes of fleeing the conflict-torn east African country.Martin Griffiths, the under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator at the UN, tweeted that his visit to the city of Port Sudan is to affirm the body's commitment to the Sudanese people.

Final evacuation flights for Britons leave Sudan as UN warns 800,000 may flee country

The final evacuation flight bringing Britons out of Sudan left the country on Monday evening as fighting continued to rage between warring factions.British nationals were told by the Foreign Office that those looking to flee the war-torn nation had until 11am UK time midday local time to reach the city Port Sudan, on the eastern coast to be given the chance to board the last two flights.

The Observer view on the global refugee crisis | Observer editorial

It's not just Britain.Europe, too, has a refugee problem with which it is failing to cope, as do the US and other wealthy countries.Rishi Sunak's new, 500m payment to French police to curb Channel crossings ignores this bigger picture.How does confining desperate, blameless people in yet another detention centre help anyone?

Visualizing the 8 Billion People Milestone - Social Media Explorer

People tend to be social in nature and there's a reason to celebrate.As we are in the year 2023, it would be beneficial to reflect on the past year to determine the things that can be done now and in the years ahead.This is especially true since we have just made a major milestone of having 8 billion people in the world as of November 2022.

Marburg in Equatorial Guinea: Symptoms of a deadly virus DW 02/16/2023

The West African country Equatorial Guinea is experiencing its first-ever outbreak of Marburg fever.At least nine people had died from the highly contagious viral disease, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) in a statement on February 13.There were a further 16 suspected cases, involving symtoms such as fever, fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting.

UN condemns Russia over Ukraine war, calls for withdrawal

Some 141 members of the UN General Assembly back resolution, a year after Russia invaded its neighbour.The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a resolution demanding Moscow withdraw its troops from Ukraine and end the fighting, a year after Russia launched its invasion.

UN humanitarian chief arrives in Sudan on last day of truce

The UN's humanitarian chief arrived in Sudan's main seaport on Wednesday, as thousands of Sudanese and foreign nationals gathered there in hopes of fleeing the conflict-torn east African country.Martin Griffiths, the under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator at the UN, tweeted that his visit to the city of Port Sudan is to affirm the body's commitment to the Sudanese people.

Final evacuation flights for Britons leave Sudan as UN warns 800,000 may flee country

The final evacuation flight bringing Britons out of Sudan left the country on Monday evening as fighting continued to rage between warring factions.British nationals were told by the Foreign Office that those looking to flee the war-torn nation had until 11am UK time midday local time to reach the city Port Sudan, on the eastern coast to be given the chance to board the last two flights.

The Observer view on the global refugee crisis | Observer editorial

It's not just Britain.Europe, too, has a refugee problem with which it is failing to cope, as do the US and other wealthy countries.Rishi Sunak's new, 500m payment to French police to curb Channel crossings ignores this bigger picture.How does confining desperate, blameless people in yet another detention centre help anyone?

Visualizing the 8 Billion People Milestone - Social Media Explorer

People tend to be social in nature and there's a reason to celebrate.As we are in the year 2023, it would be beneficial to reflect on the past year to determine the things that can be done now and in the years ahead.This is especially true since we have just made a major milestone of having 8 billion people in the world as of November 2022.

Marburg in Equatorial Guinea: Symptoms of a deadly virus DW 02/16/2023

The West African country Equatorial Guinea is experiencing its first-ever outbreak of Marburg fever.At least nine people had died from the highly contagious viral disease, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) in a statement on February 13.There were a further 16 suspected cases, involving symtoms such as fever, fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting.

UN condemns Russia over Ukraine war, calls for withdrawal

Some 141 members of the UN General Assembly back resolution, a year after Russia invaded its neighbour.The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a resolution demanding Moscow withdraw its troops from Ukraine and end the fighting, a year after Russia launched its invasion.
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Pope Francis has been hospitalized after having breathing trouble, the Vatican says

Pope Francis blesses a guest on March 29, 2023 during the weekly general audience at St. Peter's square in The Vatican.Vincenzo Pinto/AFP via Getty Images ROME The Vatican says Pope Francis has been taken to a Rome hospital after complaining of breathing difficulties.Earlier the Vatican claimed the visit was for a previously scheduled check-up.

Pope Francis, 86, Enters a Hospital for Tests

ROME Pope Francis went to a Rome hospital on Wednesday for planned medical tests, the Vatican said, raising concerns over the health of the pontiff, who is 86 and has a recent history of medical challenges.The Holy Father has since this afternoon been at the Gemelli for some previously planned tests, said the Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni in a statement, referring to the Rome hospital that traditionally treats popes.

Pope Francis has been hospitalized after having breathing trouble, the Vatican says

Pope Francis blesses a guest on March 29, 2023 during the weekly general audience at St. Peter's square in The Vatican.Vincenzo Pinto/AFP via Getty Images ROME The Vatican says Pope Francis has been taken to a Rome hospital after complaining of breathing difficulties.Earlier the Vatican claimed the visit was for a previously scheduled check-up.

Pope Francis, 86, Enters a Hospital for Tests

ROME Pope Francis went to a Rome hospital on Wednesday for planned medical tests, the Vatican said, raising concerns over the health of the pontiff, who is 86 and has a recent history of medical challenges.The Holy Father has since this afternoon been at the Gemelli for some previously planned tests, said the Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni in a statement, referring to the Rome hospital that traditionally treats popes.
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AFCON wrap: Algeria secures qualification

secured a place at the next Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-0 away win over on Monday that ensured a top-two finish in their qualifying group with two games to go.They will join neighbours Morocco, who qualified last Friday without kicking a ball, in the field of 24-team for the finals in the Ivory Coast next January.

Paris mayor backs banning Russia from 2024 Olympics unless Ukraine war ends

Paris Olympics 2024 Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo attends the 'Kyiv Investment Forum' at the Brussels city hall in Belgium, on November 28, 2022.Hatim Kaghat, AFP Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo changed her stance on Russian competitors at the 2024 Olympics on Tuesday saying they should be banned "while the war continues" in Ukraine, her office said.

Pope to visit Hungary in April, migration and war on agenda

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Pope Francis will visit Hungary at the end of April, the Vatican said Monday, in a trip expected to focus on migration to Europe and Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Bosses of Nazanin jail placed on sanctions list for human rights abuses

The former directors of a notorious Iranian prison where Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was held have been put on a list of UK sanctions against human rights abusers.Survivors of incarceration of Evin jail  where Nazanin and other British-Iranian joint nationals have been wrongly imprisoned  have described how torture, electrocution and even rape are used on dissidents.

UK sanctions target global human rights abuses, corruption and sexual violence

Britain has targeted individuals accused of human rights abuses, corruption and sexual violence in 30 sanctions across nearly a dozen countries.Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the asset freeze and travel bans announced on Friday expose those behind the heinous violations.Ten officials connected to Iran's judicial and prisons systems, including those linked to handing protesters death penalties, were targeted.

Bosses of Nazanin jail placed on sanctions list for human rights abuses

The former directors of a notorious Iranian prison where Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was held have been put on a list of UK sanctions against human rights abusers.Survivors of incarceration of Evin jail  where Nazanin and other British-Iranian joint nationals have been wrongly imprisoned  have described how torture, electrocution and even rape are used on dissidents.

UK sanctions target global human rights abuses, corruption and sexual violence

Britain has targeted individuals accused of human rights abuses, corruption and sexual violence in 30 sanctions across nearly a dozen countries.Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the asset freeze and travel bans announced on Friday expose those behind the heinous violations.Ten officials connected to Iran's judicial and prisons systems, including those linked to handing protesters death penalties, were targeted.
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Even with no drug or vaccine, eradication of Guinea worm is in sight

Eradication of Guinea worm disease in South Sudan showcases success of community-based programs in disease eradication.
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