Waakhe Simon Wudu

Waakhe Simon Wudu

Waakhe Simon Wudu reports for VOA from South Sudan.

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Fri, 01/10/2020 - 13:29
South Sudan in Focus

South Sudan's First VP Denies Allegations of Human Rights Abuses

Taban Deng Gai calls US sanctions against him 'regrettable and baseless'
Head of the rebel delegation General Taban Deng Gai, addresses journalists during South Sudan's negotiations in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, Jan. 8, 2014.
Fri, 12/20/2019 - 18:05
South Sudan in Focus

Officials Warn of Looming Famine in South Sudan

World Food Program official who witnessed flood damage to crops, livestock pleads with donors to help nation's people
FILE PHOTO: A WFP (World Food Program) helicopter is seen on the flooded airstrip, after heavy rains and floods forced hundreds…
Tue, 12/17/2019 - 17:05
South Sudan in Focus

South Sudan's Kiir, Machar Agree (Again) to Form Unity Government

The president and opposition leader say they will form a transitional unity government before a February deadline even if they don't agree on the number of states
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir (L), South Sudan's opposition leader Riek Machar (R) and Mohamed Hamdan Daglo (C)"Hemeti",…
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 15:39
Africa

South Sudan Criticizes US Recall of Ambassador 

Diplomat's departure comes as South Sudan misses deadline for forming unity government 
U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan Thomas Hushek speaks at the US Embassy, in Juba, South Sudan, May 8, 2019.
Wed, 11/13/2019 - 10:45
Africa

Rights Groups Defend AP Reporter Forced to Leave South Sudan

South Sudan's media authority accused reporter Sam Mednick of reporting false information
Journalist Sam Mednick (R) is seen in an undated photo from her Twitter account @sammednick.
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 17:51
Africa

Sudan Peace Talks With Rebels Begin in Juba

South Sudan-sponsored peace talks between the Sudan government and armed rebel groups get under way in Juba with both sides agreeing on an agenda
Sudan - South Sudan map
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 15:53
Africa

Sudan Talks Delayed After Attacks in Nuba Mountains

SPLM-North refuses to take part in Sudan peace talks in Juba until government fully investigates attacks
Sudan People Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-North) leader Malik Agar (L) speaks as Sudanese Deputy head of the Transitional Military Council, General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo (R), looks on during a press conference in Juba, South Sudan, July 27, 2019.
Tue, 10/08/2019 - 15:55
Africa

US Envoy to South Sudan: Implement Peace Deal or Face Sanctions

Ambassador Thomas Hushek says all parties to the deal need to show more political will to resolve the remaining sticking points
FILE - South Sudan's President Salva Kiir sits with ex-vice president and former rebel leader Riek Machar before their meeting in Juba, South Sudan, Sept. 11, 2019.
Fri, 09/13/2019 - 15:33
Africa

Sudan, South Sudan Leaders Agree to Reopen Borders

Sudan's new Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and South Sudan President Salva Kiir agree to reopen crossings to boost trade
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir (L) and Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok shake hands before meeting in the capital city of Juba, South Sudan, Sept. 12, 2019.
Wed, 09/11/2019 - 15:33
Africa

South Sudan's Kiir, Rival Machar Meet for 3 Hours in Juba

President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar were all smiles after their talks in Juba but announced no new agreements on unresolved issues
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir (R) shakes hands with opposition leader Riek Machar before their meeting in Juba, South Sudan, Sept. 11, 2019.