Politics Today News Fears Of Civil War In South Sudan Stem From Political Rivalry Between The President And His Deputy

What We’re Watching: More political chaos in South Sudan, Tehran runs dry

South Sudan’s president fires another VP President Salva Kiir continued to take a wrecking ball to his country’s leadership structure this week, firing Benjamin Bol Mel, who was one of his vice ... Read More

Sudan’s civil war escalates, humanitarian crisis grows

Sudan’s civil war is escalating as the paramilitary RSF group, which now controls the Darfur region, escalates its attacks and turns its focus east, amid a growing humanitarian crisis. Also, Chileans ... Read More

U.S. ends temporary protected status for South Sudan as political instability persists

The U.S. will end TPS for South Sudan on Jan. 5, 2026, affecting refugees amid ongoing political unrest and humanitarian challenges at home. Read More

Stakes Rise for South Sudan - What's Happening, and Why It Matters

South Sudan is entering a period of rising instability marked by political polarisation, renewed armed clashes, and severe humanitarian strain, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Tuesday ... Read More

Trump is making diplomatic efforts to end Sudan's civil war. What's at stake?

The Trump administration is pushing for a ceasefire in Sudan. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Sudan scholar, Alex de Waal, about the challenges in bringing an end to the conflict. Read More