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Museveni in Juba to cool tensions as South Sudan teeters on brink of civil war
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 03, 2025

Behind the diplomatic language lies a tense and rapidly deteriorating political crisis that risks dragging the region back into conflict.

African Union mediators arrive in South Sudan to try to rescue peace deal
Reuters  |  Apr 02, 2025

The AU delegation's flight arrived at Juba's airport on Wednesday afternoon with a "Council of the Wise" which included former Burundian President Dom...

20 refugees from South Sudan cross into Kenya daily as Mudavadi warns of crisis if conflict persists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Mudavadi also acknowledged that the ongoing crises, including the South Sudan conflict, Al-Shabaab threats, and instability in Marsabit, have delayed...

Raila misrepresented diplomatic mission during South Sudan visit - Kiir's office
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 31, 2025

As questions swirl over the clarity and coordination of Odinga's special envoy role, one thing remains clear—Juba is not amused.

AUC Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to dispatch Panel of the Wise to mediate in South Sudan crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 31, 2025

In a statement issued from Addis Ababa on Monday, the AUC chief expressed "solidarity with the Government and people of South Sudan," reaffirming the...

UN chief António Guterres urges South Sudan to end political confrontation, release detained officials
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 29, 2025

He warned that the Horn of Africa is already in turmoil and cannot withstand another conflict, urging immediate de-escalation.

Who is Salva Kiir, the former rebel leading fractured South Sudan?
Reuters  |  Mar 29, 2025

Now a decade on, Kiir's administration has detained Machar, his longtime rival, threatening once again to ignite conflict in an impoverished country i...

South Sudan says arrested VP Machar tried to stir rebellion, raising war fear
Reuters  |  Mar 28, 2025

Reports that Machar – a long-time rival of President Salva Kiir – was arrested on Wednesday prompted international calls for restraint. Kenya sent its...

UN Chief: Situation in South Sudan 'darkly reminiscent' of civil wars
Reuters  |  Mar 28, 2025

First Vice President Riek Machar was put under house arrest in the capital Juba on Wednesday, in effect voiding a 2018 peace deal that ended a five-ye...

UNICEF: Global funding cuts put 14 million children at risk of malnutrition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

UNICEF has warned that at least 14 million children could face disruptions in nutrition programmes.

Ruto appoints Raila as Kenya's special envoy to South Sudan amid rising tension
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

It is understood that Raila is set to travel to South Sudan on Friday to help prevent further conflict in the country.

Who is Riek Machar, South Sudan's embattled vice president?
Reuters  |  Mar 28, 2025

Machar rejoined the SPLA in 2002, and after a 2005 peace deal that ended civil war and established southern autonomy, he became vice-president of the...

Regional bodies call for restraint in South Sudan as tensions rise after Machar’s arrest
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 27, 2025

IGAD's Executive Secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu, said such developments undermine the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Su...

Kenya deploys police officers to South Sudan amid escalating tensions after Machar's arrest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

President William Ruto on Thursday said he had called President Kiir to discuss the situation leading to Machar’s arrest and detention.

Riek Machar’s party declares South Sudan peace deal null and void after his arrest
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 27, 2025

Civil society activists, the United Nations, and the United States have called for restraint and the reversal of the action following reports of the a...

South Sudan VP Machar's party trying to locate him after arrest warrant issued
Reuters  |  Mar 27, 2025

Foreign governments have warned that civil war could break out again in South Sudan following weeks of escalating tensions that originated in fighting...

South Sudan on brink of civil war as UN mission urges restraint amid reports of Machar's arrest
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 27, 2025

Dr Machar and his wife, Angelina Teny, were placed under house arrest on Wednesday night, an action that now threatens peace in the fragile nation.

South Sudan's VP Machar accuses Uganda of violating arms embargo
Amina Wako  |  Mar 25, 2025

In a letter addressed to the U.N., African Union and the IGAD regional bloc, Machar said Uganda's military intervention in South Sudan had violated a...

South Sudan, Chad vow to protect themselves from Sudan threats
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Chad condemned threats made against it by the same senior military official that claimed that N'Djamena and Amdjarass were legitimate military targets...

Nearly 700 dead as South Sudan battles worst cholera outbreak since independence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

According to UNICEF, 40,000 cases of cholera were reported from late September to March 18, 2025 making it the worst outbreak the country has faced in...

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