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Help world’s poor as well as Ukraine, say faith charities as pope visits South Sudan

An open letter, backed by opinion poll, urges the UK to restore aid budget on eve of a three-day ‘pilgrimage for peace’ in the east African country

The Guardian - UK

US expresses concern over Sudan freeing diplomat's killer

The U.S. State Department says it is “deeply concerned” over Sudan's release of a man convicted in the 2008 killing of a U.S. diplomat in a drive-by shooting in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum

The Independent UK

US concerned as Sudan releases man convicted of slaying diplomat

Abdelraouf Abuzeid was previously convicted in connection to a shooting that killed a USAID employee and his driver.

Al Jazeera

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A timeline of papal visits to Africa: From Paul VI to Francis

As Pope Francis visits the DRC and South Sudan, we take a look at previous papal voyages to the continent.

Al Jazeera

Pope prepares for South Sudan peace mission – but many people there aren't ready to forgive

Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland plan to visit South Sudan in February 2023 to try and move the nation towards peace.

The Conversation

Family says Sudan freed man convicted of killing US diplomat

Sudanese authorities have released a man convicted of the 2008 killing of a U.S. diplomat in a drive-by shooting in the capital, Khartoum

The Independent UK

Pope Francis to spotlight conflicts ‘world has tired of’ on trip to DR Congo, South Sudan

Pope Francis arrived in Kinshasa on Tuesday for a six-day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan, two fragile African nations where protracted conflicts have displaced millions of civilians, sowing death, hunger and despair.

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Why is Pope Francis visiting DRC and South Sudan?

The head of the Catholic Church aims to help restore peace in two countries that have seen years of violence.

Al Jazeera

Pope Francis in DRC and South Sudan: one of his most challenging visits ever

On 31 January, Pope Francis departed from Rome to central Africa, to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its neighbouring state South Sudan. The visit was previously scheduled for 2022, but did not take place because of the pope’s health issues.

The Conversation

Sudan, Chad Agree on Combating Extremism, Protecting the Displaced

Head of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council Lt-Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan held bilateral talks on Sunday with Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby in the capital of Chad, N'Djamena. They discussed the updates in Libya and Central Africa. Burhan was accompanied by acting Foreign Minister Ali al-Sadiq, chief of General Intelligence Ahmed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken Urges Israel-Palestinian Calm as Violence Soars

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel and the Palestinians on Monday to exercise restraint and ease tensions amid a spike in violence that has put the region on edge. Speaking in Cairo, just hours ahead of a two-day visit to Jerusalem and the West Bank, Blinken said it…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Survivors of conflict to meet Pope Francis in Congo

Pope Francis’ long-awaited visit to Congo and South Sudan next week comes amid soaring insecurity in both war-torn countries, as desperate populations say they want his visit to quell the endless violence and bring stability and attention to two of the world’s most neglected crises

The Independent UK

Church of Scotland joins Pope Francis on peace pilgrimage to South Sudan

THE Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will visit South Sudan with Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury this week.

The National (Scotland)

Pope Francis to visit two fragile African nations: DR Congo and South Sudan

Pope Francis starts a trip on Tuesday to two fragile African nations often forgotten by the world, where protracted conflicts have left millions of refugees and displaced people grappling with hunger.

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The Guardian - UK

Pope and Justin Welby to visit South Sudan amid tensions over LGBTQ+ rights

Head of Anglican church in South Sudan said archbishop of Canterbury was ‘failing to defend biblical truth’

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudan at the Center of Global Interest in Green Minerals

As Khartoum and Riyadh prepare to raise the level of comprehensive bilateral cooperation, Sudanese Minister of Minerals Mohamed Bashir Abdullah revealed that efforts were underway to revive the Red Sea Agreement with Saudi Arabia. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Abdullah said the Future Minerals Forum, which was recently held…

France 24

US special forces confirm killing of Islamic State group leader Bilal al-Sudani

Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh talks to FRANCE 24 about the operation and the role of the IS group in Somalia. Also in this edition: the UN discusses the future of its peacekeeping mission in Mali. And finally, Ethiopia and Sudan look set to strengthen ties, despite the years-long…

France 24

Seeking justice in Peru: Meeting the victims of the government's forced sterilisation program

A judicial investigation is finally underway after Peru carried out a forced sterilisation program of mainly indigenous women during the late 1990s. Our reporter meets some of the victims who are still suffering to this day. Also Sudan's newest recruits to martial arts are now fearing the fact they are…

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'Addicted after taking it once': How meth is devastating Sudanese youth

Many Sudanese activists are becoming concerned about the spread of the highly addictive synthetic drug methamphetamine, nicknamed “ice” or “Satan”. In light of the growing issue, some have started campaigns to raise awareness and opened rehabilitation centres. They say the government is failing to do enough.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ethiopian PM Visits Khartoum to End Dispute with Sudan

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed informed the Sudanese parties that he does not bring any new initiatives or proposals on the political situation in Sudan. The Prime Minister indicated that the government strongly supports the framework political agreement signed between the Sudanese parties and rejects any external interference. Ahmed stressed…

Reuters

Ethiopia's Abiy on fist visit to Sudan since border clashes

Ethiopia's prime minister Abiy Ahmed visited Sudan on Thursday for the first time since border clashes between the neighbours, amid tensions heightened by the filling of a giant hydropower dam.

Reuters

Factbox-Pope Francis heads to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan

Pope Francis next week heads to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, two countries grappling with conflict and profound poverty, in what will be his third visit to sub-Saharan Africa since he became pope in 2013.

Reuters

Africa must fight 'strongman' backslide, billionaire Ibrahim says

Africa must fight against a slide towards strongman authoritarianism that has resulted in a series of military coups and a clampdown on civil society in many countries, Sudanese-British billionaire Mo Ibrahim said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudan Security Forces Clash with Protesters in Khartoum

Sudanese protesters tried to march onto the presidential palace in Khartoum on Tuesday but were intercepted by security forces, who fired tear gas to disperse them. Sudan’s security forces blocked some bridges linking the three cities of the capital (Khartoum, Bahri, and Omdurman), ahead of the resistance committees’ calls for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, Sudan Seek to Boost Water Cooperation

Egypt and Sudan stressed on Saturday joint cooperation to address water resources and develop the work of the Egyptian-Sudanese Technical Authority for Nile water. Egypt's Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Hani Sweilam met with his Sudanese counterpart Daw Al-Bait Abdul-Rahman in Khartoum. Sweilam hailed the deeply-rooted ties linking Egypt…

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