Russia’s War in Ukraine Is Taking a Toll on Africa

South Sudan Deal Buys Time for Warring Sides, Diplomats, Says Pham 

A new deal between South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and rebel commander Riek Machar to end the fighting that has devastated the world’s newest nation over the past year is likely just a delaying tactic that allows the two warring sides to rearm and buys more time for the international community’s so far unsuccessful diplomatic efforts, says Atlantic Council analyst J. Peter Pham.