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South Sudan peace talks resume after 4 months and the sacking of a government delegation

Dec. 04, 2024 15:33 PM EST

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — After four months and the sacking of a government delegation, the stalled South Sudan peace talks resumed Wednesday in Kenya, the latest effort to end the conflict that has long crippled the African country's economy. The talks are taking place between...

Nile basin nations say water-sharing accord has come into force without Egypt's backing

Oct. 14, 2024 20:43 PM EDT

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A regional partnership of 10 countries says an agreement on the equitable use of water resources from the Nile River basin has come into force despite the notable opposition of Egypt. The legal status of the “cooperative framework” was formally confirmed...