UN to advise South Sudan on poll preparations South Sudan has never held an election since the country gained independence in July 2011.
End bloodshed, pope implores S. Sudan leaders On the eve of the pope's arrival, 27 people were killed in Central Equatoria state, where Juba is located.
Pope to meet S. Sudan war victims Human rights groups have urged Francis to press South Sudan's leaders to address widespread impunity.
Five things to know about South Sudan Millions of people died in the decades-long struggle for statehood.
Cameroon arrests suspects in journalist's murder Zogo’s brutal murder is the latest in a thread of attacks on media workers in Cameroon.
Pope to DRC: Peace won't fall from the sky Men, women and even children, some who had their arms cut off took turns to testify about their suffering.
Australia to remove late queen from banknotes The queen's face has peered up at Australians from the polymer $5 note since 1992.