Waakhe Simon Wudu

Waakhe Simon Wudu

Waakhe Simon Wudu reports for VOA from South Sudan. 

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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.
Tue, 09/10/2019 - 17:59
Africa

South Sudan's Kiir, Machar to Resume Talks Wednesday

President's spokesman says Monday talks between president and rebel leader were positive
FILE - South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, left, and opposition leader Riek Machar, right, shake hands during peace talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 21, 2018.
Fri, 07/12/2019 - 15:20
South Sudan in Focus

South Sudan President Agrees to Meet Former Rebel Leader

South Sudan Opposition leader Riek Machar agrees to meet with President Salva Kiir in Juba if he can move about freely in the country
South Sudanese opposition leader Riek Machar ], left, agreed Friday, July 12, 2019, to a face-to-face meeting with President Salva Kiir, a step that could energize the lagging talks on a government for the civil war-wracked country.
Tue, 06/11/2019 - 21:10
South Sudan in Focus

South Sudanese Sentenced from Blue House Uprising   

A South Sudanese activist and economist are sentenced after uprising, lawyers for both say they'll appeal
Prominent South Sudanese activist and economist Peter Biar Ajak prepares to embrace his wife Nyathon Hoth Mai, left, as she weeps after he was sentenced to two years in prison, in a courtroom in the capital Juba, South Sudan Tuesday, June 11, 2019…
Sat, 06/08/2019 - 11:24
Africa

New Bridge Slashes Travel Times in South Sudan

A new, EU-funded bridge opens in Kuajok, South Sudan, making travel to three states safer, faster and cheaper
A new bridge in Kuajok that has now connected The states of Gogrial, Tonj and Wau are now connected by the new bridge in Kuajob. (Waakhe Simon Wudu/VOA) on June 4, 2019.
Tue, 04/30/2019 - 16:50
Archive

Critics Slam Multimillion-dollar Deal Between South Sudan, US-based Lobbying Firm

Critics are voicing opposition to an effort by South Sudan to block the establishment of a special court aimed at investigating and prosecuting war
The new U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan Thomas Hushek speaks to The Associated Press at the embassy in Juba, South Sudan, June 25, 2018.