South Sudan orders civilians to vacate a northern area as it battles an armed group

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U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan amid violence

The travel advisory level for South Sudan remains at Level 4, which means Americans should not travel to the African country.
CBS News - Mar. 9
Can technology help more survivors of sexual assault in South Sudan?

Sexual assault is a constant risk for many women in South Sudan
ABC News - 1d
Mother of teenage bride in South Sudan comes out of hiding to be with pregnant daughter

Athiak Dau Riak was traditionally married for a record bride price last year, despite her mother’s insistence that she was only 14, which led to threats of reprisals. The mother of an alleged child ...
The Guardian - 6d
Nigeria seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history

Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday. Seeded fifth in Group B, Sudan occupy first place ...
Yahoo Sports - 16h
The South and Midwest Face Threats of Hail, 100 M.P.H. Winds and Tornadoes

A system over the northern part of the U.S. is expected to fuel severe weather across large areas of the country until Monday.
The New York Times - 3d
Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow

Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war ...
ABC News - 6d
Northern lights sightings expected in Scotland over weekend

Met Office says aurora borealis may be visible across north of country and possibly even further south. The northern lights are expected to be visible in Scotland this weekend, the Met Office has ...
The Guardian - Mar. 8
‘The streets are empty, no one dares go outside’: Syria’s Alawites terrorised by revenge killings

Hundreds of civilians murdered by militant groups, throwing doubt over new government’s ability to control the country - and US willingness to lift sanctions. When armed men entered Hayan’s house ...
The Guardian - 2d
U.N. Helicopter Attacked as South Sudan Teeters on Brink

The aircraft came under fire as it tried to rescue wounded soldiers, the United Nations said. The attack came amid fears that a critical power-sharing deal was at risk of collapse, risking all-out ...
The New York Times - Mar. 7