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The peace process, which stalled due to political disagreements, will resume on January 7, 2025.
The peace talks, which began in May 2024, experienced a setback in mid-July over concerns about aligning the process with South Sudan’s 2018 peace agr...
President Kiir dismissed the country’s army chief, police inspector-general, and central bank governor in a significant reshuffle following recent sec...
The impasse, now in its twelfth day, stems from unresolved grievances over extortion, arbitrary arrests, and insecurity faced by drivers along the Jub...
The incident, described by the national army as a "misunderstanding" between layers of security forces stationed at the home, left two soldiers wounde...
Analysts said the sacking of Akol Koor reflected a power struggle at the highest levels of government.
Kiir and Machar signed a peace agreement in September 2018 between the government and numerous opposition groups.
Ruto also announced plans to engage the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for broader regional and international support.
Armed conflicts are also weighing on growth, the IMF said, citing South Sudan's oil exports blocked by conflict in neighbouring Sudan.
Some people had even labelled his condition a curse, while others sought to exploit him for superstitious purposes.
Faki reaffirmed the AU's commitment to support South Sudan's government and people throughout the political transition process and beyond.
On Monday, the lawyers challenging the action went to the Supreme Court, asking it to declare it "null and void."
Despite the hefty budget, Lomuro reassured that the High-Level Standing Committee would continue engaging institutions to bring the figure down to a m...
South Sudan, which gained independence from Sudan in 2011, remains heavily dependent on its northern neighbour to export oil to international markets....
The Presidency highlighted that the remaining months of the current transitional period will focus on mobilising funds to ensure the effective impleme...
UN missions there have said South Sudanese authorities are holding up United Nations fuel tankers over a tax dispute, jeopardising the delivery of mil...
The proposed vote follows years of delays: An election was due to take place in 2015 but was postponed after the young country descended into civil wa...
The question of equitable representation has been on the agenda for several years, including through the General Assembly’s open-ended working group a...
The commission warned that without timely action on these fronts, the elections could face significant obstacles.
The error occurred ahead of South Sudan's opening men's basketball game against Puerto Rico, which the East African nation won in a historic victory.
