At least 21 people have been killed in a cattle raid in South Sudan on the eve of a visit by Pope Francis to encourage peace in the conflict-ridden country, local authorities said. Francis is scheduled to arrive on Friday for a three-day “pilgrimage of peace” with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of […]
At least 21 people have been killed in a cattle raid in South Sudan on the eve of a visit by Pope Francis to encourage peace in the conflict-ridden country, local authorities said. Francis is scheduled to arrive on Friday for a three-day "pilgrimage of peace" with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of…
Francis is scheduled to arrive on Friday for a three-day “pilgrimage of peace” with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. “The commissioner of Kajo-Keji County condemns in the strongest terms possible the attack on the cattle camp and the massacre of the innocent civilians in the barbaric act of revenge”, its statement issued on Thursday said.
South Sudan achieved independence from Muslim-majority Sudan in 2011 but soon after plunged into civil war that left 380,000 people dead.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ikpeazu pays condolence visit to Ikonnes | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsIt was a solemn event yesterday as the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, and his wife, Nkechi, visited and condoled with the Ikonne family over the loss of their father, former Vice Chancellor of the Abia State University and governorship candidate
Read more »
Buhari commissions N17billion Hadejia Valley Irrigation Scheme | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsThe agricultural revolution of the Federal government geared towards accelerating food production and security got a boost with the completion of the Hadejia Valley Irrigation Project (HVIS), in the Auyo local government area of Jigawa state. The N17 billion intervention project of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources under the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria […]
Read more »
Former PDP guber candidate joins APGA | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsThe member representing Ezza North/Ishielu Federal Constituency, and former governorship candidate on the platform of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Edwin Nwonu, has left the party
Read more »
Myanmar extends state of emergency by six months | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsMyanmar's National Defence and Security Council have agreed to extend the country's state of emergency by six months, state media said Wednesday, likely delaying elections the junta had pledged to hold by August.
Read more »
FG launches passport front office in Alimosho, Lagos | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsThe Federal Government has launched another passport front desk office in Lagos State, as part of its strategy to make passport administration a seamless exercise for Nigerians. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola said the opening of the front desk office is to ease the ever-increasing pressure on the three existing passport control offices in Lagos. […]
Read more »
Imo govt to sponsor digital trainings for journalists | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsImo State government has approved continuous training on digital competence, as well as Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for media practitioners in the state.
Read more »