Sudan begins ceasefire talks after opposition signs roadmap to peace
Although violence has eased in recent years, an intermittent insurgency has continued
Indigenous land rights: How far have we come and how far do we have to go?
August's International Day of the World's Indigenous People is a good time to reflect on the achievements of Indigenous Peoples around the world as well as the challenges they still face.
U.S. proposes U.N. approve 4,000-strong force for S.Sudan's Juba
Heavy fighting involving tanks and helicopters erupted in Juba for several days last month
South Sudan agrees to deployment of regional force, IGAD says
Such a force has been a key demand of former vice president Riek Machar, the leader of one of the factions involved in last month's fighting
South Sudan rejects U.N.accusations of rape, killing by its soldiers
Fighting broke out in July between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and his long-time rival Riek Machar
South Sudan security forces killed, raped civilians - U.N.
At least 73 civilian deaths have been documented so far by the U.N., but it is believed the civilian death toll may turn out to be "much higher"
Sudan floods kill 76, destroy thousands of houses
Thirteen of Sudan's 18 provinces affected by flooding, Nile at its highest levels in over a century
Tens of thousands flee South Sudan violence - U.N.
"Armed groups operating across different parts of South Sudan are looting villages, murdering civilians and forcibly recruiting young men and boys into their ranks"
Saudi Arabia yet to sway U.N. over Yemen coalition blacklisting
The Saudi-led coalition began a military campaign in Yemen in March last year with the aim of preventing Iranian-allied Houthi rebels from taking power
South Sudan's opposition says nine killed in renewed fighting
There have been renewed clashes between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and those of his longtime rival Riek Machar