South Sudanese refugee ball maker stitches hope for better future at Dadaab Refugee Camp
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-07-28 13:14:42

South Sudanese refugee ball maker stitches hope for better future at Dadaab Refugee Camp

His business has a huge impact on the refugee community as he has created jobs for young people who lack employment.

South Sudanese President Kiir in South Africa for peace talks
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-07-26 14:09:35

South Sudanese President Kiir in South Africa for peace talks

The visit follows the recent Nairobi Tumaini Peace Initiative, which Kiir is keen to update Ramaphosa on, especially since the initiative has reset after First Vice President Riek Machar, who leads the main opposition party, pulled out of the talks.

Kenyan mediators ask South Sudan peace delegates to vacate hotel due to financial constraints
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-07-22 14:16:45

Kenyan mediators ask South Sudan peace delegates to vacate hotel due to financial constraints

Machar accused the initiative of overstepping its mandate and undermining the East African Community's existing revitalised peace agreement and sovereignty, sending Kenyan mediators back to the drawing board.

Military spending in DRC, South Sudan rose fastest in the world in 2023 - report
  • Author: The Conversation
  • Date: 2024-07-18 06:15:41

Military spending in DRC, South Sudan rose fastest in the world in 2023 - report

The DRC’s military spending had the highest increase in the world in 2023. Its US$794 million spending was 105 per cent higher than in 2022.

South Sudan revenge attack sparked by cattle raid kills 17
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-25 07:14:58

South Sudan revenge attack sparked by cattle raid kills 17

The heavily armed raiders came from Rubkona County of neighbouring Unity State to reclaim cattle stolen by youth from Ruweng Administrative Area.

2.4 million displaced as South Sudan's decade-long conflict rages on
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-06-11 07:02:56

2.4 million displaced as South Sudan's decade-long conflict rages on

Since the conflict began, one in three South Sudanese has been displaced, with over 4 million forced from their homes.

South Sudanese VP Nyandeng attends Nairobi Peace Process, urges reconciliation
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-05-28 11:34:11

South Sudanese VP Nyandeng attends Nairobi Peace Process, urges reconciliation

She extended appreciation to Kenyan President William Ruto for his role in the process and urged all involved parties to set aside political differences and prioritise reconciliation for the greater good of South Sudan.

South Sudan scraps tax on UN airdrops after humanitarian plea
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-05 10:46:15

South Sudan scraps tax on UN airdrops after humanitarian plea

The charges had led to the temporary suspension of crucial aid deliveries to the nation, where thousands rely on external humanitarian assistance.

Kenya to start South Sudan’s peace talks on Thursday
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-05-01 11:42:16

Kenya to start South Sudan’s peace talks on Thursday

A delegation from the Juba government, led by Albino Mathem, the country’s presidential envoy, arrived in Nairobi on Tuesday, ahead of the scheduled talks.

UN Security Council extends peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-04-30 11:21:58

UN Security Council extends peacekeeping mission in South Sudan

It comes as South Sudan prepares for its first post-independence elections scheduled for December this year, but uncertainty looms over whether the election will take place.

Ramaphosa holds talks with key South Sudanese actors in latest drive
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-04-18 12:45:25

Ramaphosa holds talks with key South Sudanese actors in latest drive

Ramaphosa met with key South Sudanese actors, including President Salva Kiir, and his first deputy Riek Machar, to receive updates on the peace agreements implementation.

South Korean peacekeepers deploy troops to South Sudan
  • Author: Foreign Reporter
  • Date: 2024-04-03 11:10:33

South Korean peacekeepers deploy troops to South Sudan

The upcoming rotation will see approximately 270 troops leaving Korea in phases, beginning on Sunday and continuing on April 14, for an eight-month mission in South Sudan.

South Sudan gunmen kill 15 people in ambush
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-03-20 18:39:22

South Sudan gunmen kill 15 people in ambush

Suspected armed youths belonging to the Anyuak ethnic group from Pochalla County ambushed a convoy on Tuesday morning.

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