Sudan
Sudanese official admits to 46 protest deaths
A Sudanese official has denied that at least 100 people were killed by a paramilitary unit during recent protests, saying that the number was at most 46.
Sudan coup topples Bashir, protesters demand civilian govt
After nearly 30 years in power, Sudan's President has been ousted, but protesters reject the military's decision to oversee a two-year transition period.
Sudan President Omar al-Bashir steps down - reports
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir has stepped down, and consultations are under way to set up a transitional council, a Provincial Minister has told local media.
Sudan President Omar al-Bashir steps down
Reuters have reported Mr al-Bashir had stepped down ahead of an announcement from the Sudanese Army. Protests against Mr al-Bashir, who has governed Sudan for 30 years since 1989, have been under way… Audio
Ethiopian refugees highlight community success
In this episode of Voices; an Ethiopian refugee family are working to make a difference within their own community. Produced by Jogai Bhatt. Audio, Gallery
Sudan's president declares state of emergency, sacks federal government
Sudan's president has dissolved the federal government and sacked all sate governors, amid ongoing protests at his rule.
Progress in South Sudan peace but more to do - Shearer
The people of South Sudan have been celebrating the signing of a power-sharing deal aimed at ending a brutal five-year civil war. The South Sudanese President, Salva Kiir, and the head of the… Audio
Jon Toogood - the return of The Adults
Jon Toogood speaks about the incredible genesis of the new Adults record Haja. It features a who's-who of up and coming New Zealand talent. And it's no accident they're mostly female. Video, Audio
Aid workers in South Sudan fearing for their own safety
Aid workers in South Sudan are now fearing for their own safety after six were ambushed and killed over the weekend. Alex Snary from World Vision, has been in South Sudan recently where he says the… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 23 February 2017
Surge in addicts prompts Waiheke Island's own war on meth, Motorcyclist describes bus crash scene near Akaroa, Council to debate financial help for campylobacter victims, Many civilians in Mosul on… Audio
David Shearer leaves family in NZ to take on UN role in Sudan
David Shearer has arrived in South Sudan and begun his new job as head of its UN operations, but his family remain in New Zealand. John Campbell visits Anushka Shearer while she Skyped with her… Video, Audio
'War Boy' has high hopes for 2017
Former Sudanese child soldier, Deng Adut, talks to Kathryn Ryan about his homeland, and being forced to fight in a war he eventually escaped. He is now a refugee advocate & lawyer in Sydney - and is… Audio
Solomons police to leave for UN peace keeping role
Five police from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force are this weekend travelling to Africa to serve as peace keepers.
Simon Day: South Sudan
Kim Hill talks to the head of external affairs for World Vision New Zealand, who recently visited South Sudan, which has its fifth anniversary of independence on 9 July, but is gripped by tribal-based… Audio, Gallery
Adriane Ohanesian: hiding in the mountains of Sudan
Adriane Ohanesian is 2nd prize winner of the Contemporary Issues category in the World Press Photo Exhibition, which features the best photojournalism from around the globe in 2015. She presented a… Audio
Ron Layton: intellectual property in Africa
Founder and CEO of LightYears IP, board member of the African IP Trust, and a fellow of Ashoka, the largest worldwide network of social entrepreneurs. Audio
The worse atrocity you've never heard of
Two New York times journalists have illegally snuck through the border into the Nuba mountains in North Sudan where the country's military is on a campaign of destruction. Audio
Moved to Work
An immigrant herself, Lize Immelman wonders why refugees have such a hard time finding work. She talks to three residents of Newtown, Wellington, about their experiences, and to MP Annette King… Audio
UN working through CEDAW kinks with Tonga
The UN Human Rights Office in the Pacific is working with the Tongan government to help them move towards ratifying a convention.
Our new Kiwi Brothers - the South Sudanese Community
Community Leader Abann Yor fled tragedy and genocide in South Sudan for a life of hope here with his family. He and his wife Mary share their stories from their home in Mangere, Auckland. Audio