Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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South Sudan's civil servants remain unpaid
South Sudan’s civil servants and soldiers have gone without salaries for a year
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South Sudan: soldiers on trial for rape and human rights violations
The trials began earlier this week in Central Equatoria State
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South Sudan: Kiir and Machar due to meet for critical talks
Both are under pressure to meet February 22 deadline to introduce power-sharing deal
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South Sudan: Fresh violence exacerbates famine threat
Thousands face acute food shortage in South Sudan’s Equatoria regions, says aid agency
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South Sudan: A country constantly in crisis
Why peace in South Sudan remains fragile
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South Sudan: 80,000 displaced by inter-ethnic violence
Many people have also been killed in Tombura, Western Equatoria State
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South Sudan unveils first-ever election plans
If it goes ahead, it will be the first election since independence
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South Sudan Plane Crash
Around 40 passengers are thought to have been on board
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South Sudan Peace Talks End Without A Deal
South Sudan peace talks stall but more are planned.
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South Sudan marks 10 years of independence
Economic hardship persists in much of the country, and the scars of conflict remain
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South Sudan leaders agree to form unity government
President Salva Kiir and Riek Machar have agreed to form a unity government.
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South Sudan hit by worst floods in decades
Nearly half the country has been inundated by rains linked to climate change.
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South Sudan has a new unified army
The formation of the security force is a key pillar of a peace deal signed in 2018
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South Sudan forces withdraw from VP Machar's home
South Sudan security forces had been deployed to surround Riek Machar's residence
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South Sudan army deal brings tentative hope
The agreement on the make-up of the military has been a key sticking point
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South Africans Guilty In ‘Coffin Assault’ Case
South Africans who forced man into coffin convicted of attempted murder
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South African Zozibini Tunzi wins Miss Universe 2019
More than 90 women from across the world took part in the pageant
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South African parliament fire suspect faces terrorism charge
South Africa state prosecutors have added a charge of terrorism against Zandile Mafe
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South African gold miners gain $400m lung disease payout
Mining companies have agreed a compensation deal for tens of thousands of miners
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South African elections: Early results suggest the governing ANC will hold on to power
There is however a reduced majority amid anger over corruption
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South African Airways grounded by strike
Employees walk out in protest over job and pay cuts
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South Africa’s township parents 'forced' to seek former white-only schools
South Africa's education system forces children on long commutes for better education
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South Africa’s state capture commission submits report
President Cyril Ramaphosa called it a defining moment
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South Africa’s President Ramaphosa survives vote on impeachment
Only 4 ANC members of parliament voted against him
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South Africa's Zuma recalls finance minister from international tour.
The order sparked speculation that there will be a cabinet reshuffle
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South Africa's youth struggling to find jobs
South Africa’s economy is facing 'a tipping point'. What will the impact be?
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South Africa's response to US threats
President Cyril Ramaphosa says his country "will not be bullied"
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South Africa's President Ramaphosa in a feisty exchange
He faced questions from members of the opposition in parliament over donations
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South Africa's parliament endorses a $1.60 an hour minimum wage
There is mixed reaction to South Africa’s landmark minimum wage bill
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South Africa's opposition party, Democratic Alliance in race controversy
Following the re-admission of former leader Helen Zille