Eight die in Channel crossing attempt, French authorities say
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PARIS - Eight people have died trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French authorities said on Sunday, confirming earlier...
- Aug 29
- 5 min
Exclusive-UN World Food Program launches investigation into its Sudan operations as famine spreads
NAIROBI/CAIRO - The U.N. World Food Program is investigating two of its top officials in Sudan over allegations including fraud and...
- Aug 29
- 4 min
Explainer-What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?
A conflict in Sudan that erupted in April 2023 has unleashed waves of ethnic violence, created the world's largest internal displacement...
- Aug 16
- 2 min
Sudan peace talks begin in Switzerland despite army's no-show
CAIRO - Talks aimed at ending Sudan's shattering 16-month-old civil war began on Wednesday in Switzerland although the absence of the...
- Aug 4
- 3 min
Sudan's famine-stricken Zamzam camp hit by devastating floods
ZAMZAM CAMP, Sudan - A famine-stricken camp in Sudan's conflict-torn Darfur region is facing a significant new influx of displaced people...
- Aug 1
- 3 min
Factbox-How bad is the hunger crisis in Sudan and what does famine mean?
A global food monitor concluded on Thursday that war in Sudan had caused famine at a camp for displaced people in North Darfur, and...
- Aug 1
- 4 min
Explainer-What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?
A conflict in Sudan that erupted in April 2023 has unleashed waves of ethnic violence, created the world's largest internal displacement...
- Jul 24
- 2 min
Civilians suffering horrendous violence in Sudan conflict, MSF says
AMMAN - Civilians in Sudan have suffered horrendous levels of violence during more than a year of conflict between the army and a rival...
- Jul 12
- 3 min
UN-brokered Sudan ceasefire talks begin with one party no-show
GENEVA/UNITED NATIONS/CAIRO - Sudan's warring parties are in Switzerland for U.N.-led talks aimed at brokering possible local ceasefires...
- Jul 10
- 2 min
Ethiopia's Abiy visits Sudan's army chief on Red Sea coast
CAIRO - Ethiopian Premier Abiy Ahmed met Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Tuesday, becoming the first foreign leader...
- Jul 3
- 2 min
UN seeks aid for Sudan refugees fleeing to Libya, Uganda
GENEVA - The U.N. refugee agency said on Tuesday it is expanding its Sudan aid plan to Libya and Uganda, after a surge in arrivals in...
- Jun 28
- 1 min
Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas
CAIRO - There is a risk of famine in 14 areas across Sudan if the conflict between military factions escalates further, a global hunger...
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