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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...

South Sudan postpones December elections by 2 years citing incomplete preparations

Sep. 13, 2024 18:22 PM EDT

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — The government in South Sudan has postponed elections scheduled for December for two years citing the need to complete processes such as a census, the drafting of a permanent constitution and the registration of political parties. The Presidential Adviser...

South Sudan's security bill allowing warrantless arrests becomes law

Aug. 15, 2024 22:31 PM EDT

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan’s controversial security legislation allowing the arrest of people without warrants has become law even though the president has not signed it, parliament's spokesperson said Thursday. Spokesperson Oliver Mori told The Associated Press that...