Amadu Koita Makalo was sentenced for 182 years on charges including treason and murder.
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South Sudan is using basketball to forge a new identity for a country whose early history was defined by war, says Luol Deng.
South Sudan is using basketball to forge a new identity for a country whose early history was defined by war, says Luol Deng.
Heavy rains triggered two landslides in the southern area of Gofa, the authorities say.
The deaths of dozens of protesters has further eroded scant trust in the security forces.
The deaths of dozens of protesters has further eroded scant trust in the security forces.
The deaths of dozens of protesters has further eroded scant trust in the security forces.
Opposition leader Bobi Wine says the security forces have besieged the headquarters of his party.
Opposition leader Bobi Wine says the security forces have besieged the headquarters of his party.
Nape Nnauye caused outrage for saying he could help an MP rig elections - comments, he said, he made in jest.