Amputations have occurred at least 14 times since the Islamist takeover of the region last spring, with a vow of more to come.

President Jacob Zuma said in a speech that having a pet was part of “white culture” and that people should focus on family welfare, the newspaper The Star reported Thursday.

Sudan and South Sudan accused each other of military incursions near disputed border areas, placing a new setback to plans to resume cross-border oil exports.