Simple English News Daily Friday 1st August 2025. Sudan hunger. South Sudan Uganda shooting. Kenya alcohol reforms. Ukraine Kyiv hit. France USAID contraceptives...
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Jul 31, 2025 The podcast dives into the hunger crisis affecting Sudan's displaced people and the tragic shooting along the South Sudan-Uganda border. It also discusses significant alcohol reforms in Kenya and the alarming missile strikes in Ukraine's capital. Additionally, there are updates on controversial contraceptive aid in France, the impact of new tariffs on Brazil, and rising deforestation rates in Colombia. The episode highlights Myanmar's military elections, Canada’s stance on Palestine, and showcases unique insects found in Australia.
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Sudan Conflict Causes Starvation
- Conflict in Sudan has severe humanitarian effects, causing starvation in displacement camps.
- The civil war between Sudan’s army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces started in 2023 and continues to impact civilians.
Tensions at South Sudan-Uganda Border
- South Sudanese and Ugandan soldiers clashed at a disputed border, causing casualties on both sides.
- Despite the shooting, Uganda and South Sudan remain generally allied nations.
Kenya Plans Alcohol Sale Reforms
- Kenya plans to reform alcohol sales by limiting points of sale and raising the legal drinking age.
- Kenya’s alcohol industry criticizes these reforms as misguided and harmful to their business.