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Sudan’s Coup and Africa’s Military Resurgence

Sudan has witnessed its seventeenth coup since independence, as General Abdel Fattah Burhan dissolved the civilian components of the transitional government and seized full control. In Khartoum and beyond, civil society has mobilized in fierce protest, with doctors, teachers, and oil workers joining a growing civil disobedience movement. Despite global

Opposition Protests South Sudan’s Parliament Expansion

South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has passed the National Elections Bill 2023, triggering fierce protests from the opposition Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO). Lawmakers from the ruling SPLM-In Government (SPLM-IG) pushed through amendments that inflate the size and composition of parliament, a move critics say undermines the will

Rumbek Bishop Shooting: Tensions in Lakes State

Unknown assailants stormed the residence of Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare in Rumbek late last night, leaving the Italian-born Comboni missionary with gunshot wounds to his leg. Local authorities report that 24 suspects have been detained as part of an ongoing investigation into the assault. Bishop-Elect Carlassare Shot in His Rumbek Residence

Flood Aid Stuck as South Sudan Faces Crisis

South Sudan’s Cabinet has approved a $10 million emergency fund to tackle widespread flooding, but bureaucratic hold-ups threaten to stall lifesaving interventions. As rains continue to swell rivers and inundate villages, swift action is critical to protect vulnerable communities. Cabinet Decision and Funding Approval At Friday’s cabinet meeting in Juba,