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Henry Wilkins

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May 22, 2023
Aid Groups: Sudan War Forcing Children out of School

Humanitarian aid officials say war has forced at least 450,000 children out of homes, including tens of thousands into Chad and other nearby countries
May 19, 2023
Fallout from Sudan Conflict Threatens to Spill into Chad

VOA reporter in Chad witnesses bodies, casualties and even stray bullets making their way across the border from Sudan
May 18, 2023
Refugees Targeted While Trying to Escape West Darfur Fighting

Refugees, rights groups say armed groups are preventing safe passage out of Sudan
May 16, 2023
Number of Refugees Who Fled Sudan for Chad Double in Week

The U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, says that the number of people who fled from Sudan to Chad has doubled to 55,000 in the last week, and many are women and children. Henry Wilkins spoke to Sudanese refugees who just arrived at a newly created camp in Borota, Chad.
May 12, 2023
Some Members of Sudanese Security Forces Fleeing to Chad

Meanwhile, aid groups and analysts warn that instability is likely to spread, bringing grave consequences for the region
May 11, 2023
Aid Groups: Rations Will Run Out as Sudanese Refugees Pour Into Chad

The UN says intercommunal violence triggered by the civil war is sending more refugees to the border
April 05, 2023
Female Archaeologists Set to Dominate Field in Sudan

Sudan has a rich archaeological history, boasting more pyramids than Egypt. At the University of Khartoum, women archaeologists are set to dominate the field, with more than 90% of archaeology students now female. Henry Wilkins reports from Khartoum, Sudan
April 03, 2023
Over 1M Undocumented Ethnic South Sudanese Thought to Be in Sudan

Many South Sudanese say that since the 2011 partition, they have not been able to access education, work, health care because they lack documents
March 31, 2023
Tigrayan Refugees in Sudan Hunt for Missing Relatives

As Ethiopia's civil war comes to an end, along with a communications blackout in the Tigray region, the Red Cross is helping refugee families who fled to Sudan find relatives who were unable to escape the conflict.
March 29, 2023
Scientists Say Israel-Sudan Coral Reef Project Stymied

A joint project between Sudanese and Israeli scientists to study the resilience of Red Sea coral reefs has stalled due to red tape [bureaucratic delays], according to those involved. The project has been hailed not only for protecting coral reefs but also for normalizing Israel-Sudan relations.
March 29, 2023
Sudan's Finance Minister Denies Military Government Is Trying to Consolidate Power Over State Finance

Jibril Ibrahim expresses frustration at sanctions by the West to encourage civilian rule
March 28, 2023
UNICEF Talking to Sudanese Men's Clubs About Female Genital Mutilation

About 87% of the country's females between the ages of 15 and 49 have undergone female genital mutilation, World Health Organization says.
March 28, 2023
Ghana Officials: Crackdown on Illegal Fishing Might Cause Friction With China

Ghana's military is training to crack down on illegal overfishing in the Gulf of Guinea, much of it by Chinese-owned boats. But China holds great influence in the region, and some Ghanaian naval officers say a crackdown might cause friction with Beijing. Henry Wilkins reports from Accra, Ghana.
March 22, 2023
US-West Africa Military Exercise Introduces Maritime Training

Flintlock, the United States-led annual joint military exercises in West Africa, is introducing maritime training for troops in the Gulf of Guinea. In this report, reporter Henry Wilkins explores whether oil piracy is prompting the new training as he joins forces practicing a hostage rescue at sea.
March 21, 2023
Analysts: US Shifting Sahel Conflict Strategy to One of Containment

US Special Operations Africa chief hints at a greater focus on Ghana for security efforts
March 16, 2023
Could Sudan Really Become a Food Provider for the Region as WFP Claims?

Experts say UN World Food Program claims the private sector can help the country go from receiving food to exporting it
March 15, 2023
Family of Protester Shot Dead Calls for Justice as Sudan's Political Impasse Continues

A member of the government says military rulers are not serious about giving up power. This story contains graphic images that many will find disturbing.
March 14, 2023
Russia Could Face Local Resistance Against Promised Naval Base in Sudan

Local tribal leaders tell VOA they do not want any foreign military bases in Port Sudan
March 09, 2023
Sudan Teachers Remain on Strike Despite Government Claims of Concessions

Strike began in November in response to low and unpaid wages
March 06, 2023
New UN High Seas Treaty Could Have Major Benefits for Africa

Experts say the continent will see diminishing fish stocks rise

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