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Southern Sudan could face a food crisis this year because of erratic rainfall in several states, insecurity disrupting farming patterns, and poor infrastructure affecting aid delivery, local specialists said.
Poor food security in Akobo, the main town in Southern Sudan's Jonglei state, is being exacerbated by a huge influx of displaced people, including 19,000 who fled attacks by cattle rustlers.
To arrest or not to arrest Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur appears to be the current dilemma facing over 30 African states.
The Enough Project at the Center for American Progress released the following statement today concerning President Barack Obama’s visit to Africa:
African Union leaders' decision in Sirte, Libya, last week to refuse any co-operation with the International Criminal Court over the extradition of Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir was short-sighted, disdainful of the Darfurian victims, and could unwittingly encourage other political leaders to undermine human rights, the rule of law, peace and security in Africa.
NAMIBIA'S endorsement of the African Union (AU) decision not to co-operate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in respect of the arrest and surrender of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, means the country is breaking its international treaty obligations and defying the Namibian Constitution, the Legal Assistance Centre said yesterday.
NAMIBIA says Sudanese President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), is welcome here.
The fragile food security situation in Akobo, Jonglei State in Southern Sudan, has been exacerbated by a huge influx of displaced people (IDPs) - including 19,000 who fled an attack in Nyandit and other villages by Murle cattle rustlers in April. Many live within the host community.
U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Scott Gration will travel to Norway and to Sudan, including Khartoum, Darfur, Abyei and Juba, from July 9 to July 24, 2009.
A few months ago, it was possible to buy rice, sugar and some vegetables from the main market in Akobo town, Jonglei State in Southern Sudan. For the past few weeks, however, the food stalls have been empty.
Rwanda champions Atraco last evening thrashed Uganda's KCC Fc 4-0 to make it to the semi-finals of the Cecafa-Kagame Club Championships in Khartoum.
CURRENT revenue collection practices at international and inter-state borders in Southern Sudan are harming trade and are clearly open to corrupt practices, a report has stated.
A few months ago, it was possible to buy rice, sugar and some vegetables from the main market in Akobo town, Jonglei State in Southern Sudan. For the past few weeks, however, the food stalls have been empty.
SOUTH Africa has been upstaged by Botswana breaking ranks and condemning an African Union (AU) decision not to co-operate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its indictment of Sudan's president.
BARELY two months in office and already President Jacob Zuma 's administration has, sadly, failed its first foreign policy test by meekly allowing the African Union (AU) summit last week to pass a resolution not to co-operate with a war crimes warrant against Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today that the United Nations would "spare no effort" in trying to help secure the release of two female aid workers who have been abducted in the Darfur region of western Sudan.
Gunmen holding a Ugandan woman hostage in Darfur have asked for money before she can be released, a senior Sudanese official said yesterday.
Mr Thabo Mbeki, Chairperson
Miembeni FC got off to glittering start at the East African Club Championship dubbed Kagame Cup after beating Intersports of Burundi 2-1 in a contested match.
The Republic of the Sudan has formally joined the African Petroleum Producers Association (APPA) with the signing of the statute of the association yesterday in Abuja.
After a lengthy meeting between Atraco officials in Khartoum and Al-Neel FC on Wednesday night, it is reported that Atraco have agreed to release want-away midfielder Joseph Kabagambe to the Sudanese side.
The formal admission of Sudan into the African Petroleum Producers Association (APPA). yesterday received the endorsement of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Rilwanu Lukman as part of the body.
Botswana has said that it does not agree with the African Union (AU) decision to denounce the International Criminal Court (ICC) and to refuse to extradite Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to stand trial for genocide.
An Antonov 28 fixed wing aircraft belonging to Supreme Global Services Solutions, which has been contracted by the United Nations to supply food rations in its peace operations, crash landed in Saraf Omra in Kabkabiya Province, North Darfur earlier today. According to reports, the incident occurred on approach to the runway when the aircraft's nose wheel collapsed.
The African Union (AU) is facing heavy criticism from international human rights groups, dignitaries and even some African governments, after the body last week resolved to ignore the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the arrest warrant of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir.
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