The World Cannot Ignore Sudan's Hunger Crisis
The humanitarian agencies in Sudan are not getting enough funding to help the victims of the civil war.
Migrants Aren't Animals and Donald Trump's 'Bloodbath' Is Not Inevitable
I have seen the warning signs for mass atrocities before in a career that took me to war-torn places like South Sudan. Now I see them again.
The world is at risk as war in Sudan threatens to spread, U.N. forces warn
"It does affect all of us," U.N. Under Secretary General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix tells Newsweek.
Fact Check: Did U.S. fund biolab in Sudan?
Militants took the National Public Health Lab in the capital Khartoum where fighting continues.
Africa Needs Reliable Energy
With the right funding and structure in place, the private sector will come together to power Africa.
Gathering Storm of Famine Looms Over Many Nations
Every time you take action against hunger, you show the world that you care about the hungry.
Sheep Sentenced to Serve Three Years at Military Camp For Killing Woman
Once the ram has served its time, it will be given to the victim's family along with five cows.
South Sudanese Struggle to Survive Climate Change Effects
Record-breaking floods in South Sudan have swallowed up large swaths of land and destroyed livelihoods for years to come, leaving millions of people in the world's youngest nation hungry and besieged by climate change.
Nearly 100 Killed by Mystery Illness as WHO Investigates
The World Health Organisation has sent a rapid response team into the areas of concern in South Sudan as part of its investigation.
Arson Determined as Fire Cause at Church With Congregation of Immigrants
A federal investigation is underway after authorities determined the fire was intentionally lit, as starting a fire at a place of worship is a federal crime.
As We Celebrate America's Birthday, Help South Sudan Survive Their 10th
What South Sudan needs most immediately is food and there is lack of funding to provide this critical aid.
Singer Kicks Fan Who Tried to Grope Her During Performance
Ugandan singer Vinka was praised after a viral video showed her kicking a fan who attempted to grope her while she was on stage.
Kenyan Refugee Camps With Over 400K Somalis, Sudanese to Close in 2022
Kenya's announcement to close the camps came after Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta met with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi to discuss the management of refugees within the camps.
As World Wages War on COVID-19, U.N. Troops Fight on the Front Lines
"We equipped ourselves to react to the system, we organized ourselves to react," U.N. Under Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix told Newsweek. He warns, however, "we're absolutely not out of the woods."
Our System for Fighting Malnutrition Is Broken
Malnutrition clinics are either prohibitively distant or not accessible at all. There is a better way.
Detained Harvard Activist Charged With 'Insurgency'
"We condemn in the strongest terms Mr. Ajak's continued detention and urge the South Sudanese authorities to release him immediately," a group of United Nations experts have said.
Detained Harvard Activist 'Could Be Put to Death'
"If charged and convicted of these crimes, he could be sentenced to death," international human rights lawyer Jared Genser said of Peter Biar Ajak.
Senators Call for Release of Detained Harvard Graduate
Since his arrest seven days ago, Peter Biar Ajak has not received formal charges or any answer as to why he is being detained by South Sudan officials.
Harvard Graduate Arrested in South Sudan After Tweets
Peter Biar Ajak has been detained because he's a threat to South Sudan's corrupt regime, his friends and family say.
South Sudan Warring Leaders Reach 'Permanent Ceasefire'
Previous agreements have failed to bring permanent peace in the world's youngest country.
We Must Spend More On Ending Child Poverty | Opinion
Around 535 million children—a quarter of the world's child population—live in fragile states, affected by natural disasters, epidemics and other emergencies.
The 11 Countries the U.S. Says Will Probably Kill You
The State Department has classified these 11 nations as "Do not travel."
Top Scientific Contributions From 'Shithole Countries'
The long list includes a Haitian immigrant who has helped save infants from a deadly disease.
The U.S. Must End Its Paralysis on South Sudan
Washington has failed to take meaningful steps to help end the conflict in the world's youngest country. That must change.
Meet Donald Trump's Number One Fan in South Sudan
Lawrence Lual Malong Yor Jr. is a controversial figure whose stepfather is accused of orchestrating massive violence in a brutal civil war.
What Role Can the U.S. Play in Fixing South Sudan?
The U.S. backed the country in its independence struggle. Now, it is needed again.
South Sudan's Famine Takes a Terrible Human Toll
"The people have nothing here. This is the worst place I've ever seen in my life."
FBI Helps South Sudan Investigate Rape of Foreigners
A U.S. intelligence agent is assisting with the prosecution of suspects accused of killing a South Sudanese aid worker and raping his foreign colleagues.
Vatican Pulls Pope Francis Visit to South Sudan
The pope had wanted to visit the war-torn country, but ongoing violence between the two main ethnic groups proved too dangerous.