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Officials have declared the first official famine in six years - in South Sudan. And it is entirely manmade. The United Nations and South Sudanese government said 100,000 people are already suffering, and one million more...

Government and rebel leaders squabble over power-sharing deal, leaving civilians to face hunger and violence across the country. James Copnall reports

We take electricity for granted in the developed world, but did you know that 1.6 billion people - a full one quarter of the world's population - don’t have access to reliable electricity? The consequences are far-reaching:...

The news that Saudi Arabia is planning to employ 200 drilling rigs next year (up from 20 back in 2005) suggests that there is a recognition that future reserves may not measure up to the planned volumes needed...

Switzerland-based oil trader signs lucrative deal to export Dar Blend low-sulphur crude oil from republicThe oil trader Trafigura has signed an export agreement with South Sudan, which is preparing to resume output after...

Former civil war foes close to full-blown war after South Sudan seizes Heglig oilfield, prompting shelling and air raids by SudanSouth Sudan has accused Sudan of bombing a disputed oilfield "to rubble" on Sunday , a claim...

South Sudan accuses neighbouring Sudan of dropping bombs on area as Ban Ki-Moon appeals both countries for calmSouth Sudan has accused its neighbour Sudan of waging war against it after a second day of fighting in the oil-rich...