To commemorate International Day of the Girl Child, Erin Ogunkeye welcomes South Sudanese activists Oyella and Agnès Comfort, whose commitment and work with the displaced and survivors of gender-based violence has been crucial. As war, early marriage, and education barriers devastate communities, these activists share with us the harrowing plight of girls in war torn South Sudan and their commitment to the country's youth. Their call to action is clear: global solidarity must not retreat. Their voices, grounded in persistence, demand that we listen and act.

في إحياء قوي لليوم الدولي للفتاة، تبرز الناشطات السودانيات أويللا وأجنيس كومفورت الحاجة الملحة للتضامن العالمي لمواجهة التحديات التي تواجه الفتيات في بلدهن الذي دمرته الحرب. يسلط عملهن مع النازحين وناجيات العنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي الضوء على مرونة وقيادة شباب جنوب السودان، الذين يتقدمون كمهندسين للسلام. هذه القصة مهمة لأنها تسلط الضوء على القضايا الحرجة التي تؤثر على الفتيات الشابات وتؤكد على أهمية الدعم الدولي في تعزيز مستقبل أكثر إشراقًا لهن.

En una poderosa conmemoración del Día Internacional de la Niña, las activistas sudanesas Oyella y Agnès Comfort destacan la urgente necesidad de solidaridad global para abordar los desafíos que enfrentan las niñas en su país devastado por la guerra. Su trabajo con personas desplazadas y sobrevivientes de violencia de género muestra la resiliencia y el liderazgo de la juventud de Sudán del Sur, que se está levantando como arquitectos de la paz. Esta historia es importante porque arroja luz sobre los problemas críticos que afectan a las jóvenes y enfatiza la importancia del apoyo internacional para fomentar un futuro más brillante para ellas.

À l'occasion de la Journée internationale de la fille, les activistes sud-soudanais Oyella et Agnès Comfort soulignent le besoin urgent de solidarité mondiale face aux défis auxquels sont confrontées les filles dans leur pays dévasté par la guerre. Leur travail avec les personnes déplacées et les survivantes de la violence basée sur le genre met en avant la résilience et le leadership de la jeunesse sud-soudanaise, qui se lève en tant qu'architectes de la paix. Cette histoire est importante car elle met en lumière les problèmes critiques affectant les jeunes filles et souligne l'importance du soutien international pour favoriser un avenir meilleur pour elles.

In a powerful commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, South Sudanese activists Oyella and Agnès Comfort highlight the urgent need for global solidarity in addressing the challenges faced by girls in their war-torn country. Their work with displaced individuals and survivors of gender-based violence showcases the resilience and leadership of South Sudan's youth, who are stepping up as architects of peace. This story matters because it sheds light on the critical issues affecting young girls and emphasizes the importance of international support in fostering a brighter future for them.

From survival to leadership: South Sudan’s youth on the frontline, rising up as architects of peace

Over 13,000 children in primary seven sit the first transfer test of 2025 on Saturday 15 November.

سيتقدم أكثر من 13,000 طفل في الصف السابع لاختبار النقل الأول لعام 2025 يوم السبت 15 نوفمبر. يمثل هذا الحدث علامة فارقة مهمة في المسيرة التعليمية لهؤلاء الطلاب بينما يستعدون للمرحلة التالية من مسيرتهم الأكاديمية.

Más de 13,000 niños en séptimo grado se presentarán al primer examen de transferencia de 2025 el sábado 15 de noviembre. Este evento marca un hito importante en el camino educativo de estos estudiantes mientras se preparan para la siguiente etapa de sus carreras académicas.

Plus de 13 000 enfants en classe de primaire sept participeront au premier test de transfert de 2025 le samedi 15 novembre. Cet événement marque une étape importante dans le parcours éducatif de ces élèves alors qu'ils se préparent pour la prochaine étape de leur carrière académique.

Over 13,000 children in primary seven will take the first transfer test of 2025 on Saturday, November 15. This event marks an important milestone in the educational journey of these students as they prepare for the next stage of their academic careers.

Thousands of children to sit first 2025 transfer test

Met Office yellow rain warning was in place early on Saturday with 83 flood warnings issued for England and 12 flood warnings across Wales.

تم إعلان حالة طوارئ كبرى في المملكة المتحدة بسبب العواصف التي تسببها العاصفة كلاوديا، مما أدى إلى حدوث فيضانات واضطرابات كبيرة. أصدرت هيئة الأرصاد الجوية تحذيرًا أصفر من الأمطار في وقت مبكر من يوم السبت، مع إصدار 83 تحذيرًا من الفيضانات في إنجلترا و12 في ويلز. جلبت العاصفة أمطارًا غزيرة ومستدامة، مما أثار القلق بشأن الفيضانات المحتملة في مناطق مختلفة.

Se ha declarado un incidente mayor en el Reino Unido debido a que la tormenta Claudia causa inundaciones y disturbios significativos. La Oficina Meteorológica emitió una advertencia amarilla de lluvia temprano el sábado, con 83 advertencias de inundación en Inglaterra y 12 en Gales. La tormenta ha traído lluvias intensas y persistentes, lo que genera preocupaciones sobre posibles inundaciones en varias regiones.

Un incident majeur a été déclaré au Royaume-Uni alors que la tempête Claudia provoque d'importantes inondations et perturbations. Le Met Office a émis un avertissement jaune de pluie tôt samedi, avec 83 alertes d'inondation en Angleterre et 12 au Pays de Galles. La tempête a apporté des pluies fortes et persistantes, suscitant des inquiétudes quant aux inondations potentielles dans diverses régions.

A major incident has been declared in the UK as Storm Claudia causes significant flooding and disruption. The Met Office issued a yellow rain warning early on Saturday, with 83 flood warnings in England and 12 in Wales. The storm has brought heavy and persistent rain, raising concerns about potential flooding in various regions.

Major incident declared as Storm Claudia causes flooding and disruption

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The Security Council says further extensions would hinge on real progress between Sudan and South Sudan.

مددت الأمم المتحدة مهمتها لحفظ السلام في منطقة أبيي المتنازع عليها لمدة عام آخر. وقد اتخذ مجلس الأمن هذا القرار، مشيرًا إلى أن أي تمديدات مستقبلية ستعتمد على تحقيق تقدم ملموس في المفاوضات بين السودان وجنوب السودان.

Las Naciones Unidas han extendido su misión de mantenimiento de la paz en la disputada región de Abyei por otro año. La decisión fue tomada por el Consejo de Seguridad, que afirmó que cualquier extensión futura de la misión dependería de un progreso real en las negociaciones entre Sudán y Sudán del Sur.

Les Nations Unies ont prolongé leur mission de maintien de la paix dans la région disputée d'Abyei pour une année supplémentaire. Cette décision a été prise par le Conseil de sécurité, qui a déclaré que toute nouvelle prolongation de la mission dépendrait de progrès tangibles dans les négociations entre le Soudan et le Soudan du Sud.

The United Nations has extended its peacekeeping mission in the disputed Abyei region for another year. The decision was made by the Security Council, which stated that any further extensions of the mission would depend on tangible progress in negotiations between Sudan and South Sudan.

UN extends peacekeeping mission in disputed Abyei region for another year

Nine cases reported in Ethiopia&#039;s Omo region, bordering conflict-wracked South Sudan, which has a fragile health system.

أكدت إثيوبيا أول تفشٍ لفيروس ماربورغ، حيث تم الإبلاغ عن تسع حالات في منطقة أومو، التي تحد جنوب السودان. تُعرف هذه المنطقة بنظامها الصحي الهش، مما يثير القلق بشأن التأثير المحتمل للتفشي.

Etiopía ha confirmado su primer brote del virus Marburg, con nueve casos reportados en la región de Omo, que limita con Sudán del Sur. Esta área es conocida por su frágil sistema de salud, lo que genera preocupaciones sobre el impacto potencial del brote.

L'Éthiopie a confirmé sa première épidémie de virus Marburg, avec neuf cas signalés dans la région de l'Omo, qui borde le Soudan du Sud. Cette région est connue pour son système de santé fragile, ce qui soulève des inquiétudes quant à l'impact potentiel de l'épidémie.

Ethiopia has confirmed its first outbreak of the Marburg virus, with nine cases reported in the Omo region, which borders South Sudan. This area is known for its fragile health system, raising concerns about the potential impact of the outbreak.

Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus

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From survival to leadership: South Sudan’s youth on the frontline, rising up as architects of peace

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