South Sudan
South Sudan General Quits Over 'Ethnic Cleansing' Fears
The U.N. has warned of possible genocide in South Sudan.
What's on the African Union's Agenda?
Choosing a new leader and preventing genocide are just a couple of the AU's priorities.
Follow Uganda's Example on Refugees, Aid Agency Says
Western countries should follow the example of Uganda, an aid agency has said.
How the U.N. Security Council Can Help South Sudan
The Security Council has failed to impose an arms embargo on the conflict-hit state.
Six Stories That Will Shape Sub-Saharan Africa in 2017
Political change, separatist insurgencies and a possible genocide project a tough year for the continent.
U.N. Chief Fears Potential Genocide in South Sudan
"If we fail to act, South Sudan will be on a trajectory toward mass atrocities," Ban told the Security Council.
South Sudan: A People Betrayed
The U.N. Secretary-General writes exclusively for Newsweek as warnings of genocide emerge from South Sudan.
U.N. Launches Record $22.2 Billion Appeal for 2017
Most of the money will go to address crises in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and South Sudan.
South Sudan Could Follow Rwanda into Genocide: U.N.
A U.N. human rights commission said that ethnic cleansing was already underway in South Sudan.
South Sudan Rebels 'Burned Civilians Alive:' HRW
Government troops and rebel forces are guilty of serious abuses, a Human Rights Watch report said.
South Sudan Peacekeeping Mission 'In Ruins' Says Russia
Russia said U.N. mission in South Sudan is "in ruins" after damning inquiry on peacekeepers.
Kenya to Pull Troops From South Sudan U.N. Mission
Kenyan head of the U.N. mission in South Sudan was sacked Monday.
South Sudan: U.N. Fires Peacekeeping Chief
Peacekeepers failed to protect civilians from abuse including gang rape, an inquiry has found.
How the International Community Has Failed South Sudan
South Sudan's crisis is getting worse, and international bodies are standing idly by.
European, Israeli Arms Fuelling South Sudan War: U.N.
European and Middle Eastern firms use African middlemen to sell arms to the war-torn state.
The Suppression of South Sudanese Women Blocks Peace
Peace will elude South Sudan as long as its women's rights and safety continue to be ignored and abused.
South Sudan Closes Newspaper Following Clooney Report
Report accused top officials, including Salva Kiir and Riek Machar, of benefiting from the conflict.
How George Clooney Exposed South Sudan's Dirty Money
Top South Sudanese officials have accrued fortunes during the country's civil war.
South Sudan: Machar Can't Be Vice-President: U.S. Envoy
Machar fled South Sudan after fighting in the capital Juba in July.
South Sudan Accepts 4,000 Extra U.N. Peacekeepers
Renewed fighting broke out in the world's newest country in July.
South Sudan: Machar Receives Medical Attention in Sudan
The deposed vice-president fled South Sudan earlier in August.
'Take Bull by Horns,' Kerry Tells South Sudan Leaders
Kerry met with East African ministers on Monday to discuss possible solutions to the conflict.
South Sudan's Suspected Rapists Must Face Justice
Stories of rape and sexual assault by the army have been common during the country's on-off civil war.
South Sudan Child Soldier 'Spike' Expected, Says UNICEF
Some 16,000 children have been recruited to fight in South Sudan since December 2013.
South Sudan's Riek Machar Is in Congo: Spokesman
The former rebel leader fled South Sudan after a fresh outbreak of fighting.
South Sudan Rebel Leader Flees Country After July Clash
The former vice president has left for a safe country in east Africa, according to a spokesman.
UN Peacekeepers 'Ignore' Call To Stop Juba Rape Rampage
The rampage in Juba did not see UN troops, stationed only a mile away, intervene.
South Sudan Rejects Proposal for Extra U.N. Troops
The government wants an independent African force to calm tensions in the capital Juba.
South Sudan: Minister Resigns, Says Peace Deal 'Dead'
Rebel leader Riek Machar has still not returned to Juba after clashes in July.
How Foreign Forces Can Save South Sudan From Itself
The world's youngest country needs outside intervention to avoid all-out war.