South Sudan conflict Stories
Owinow, nominated by the Kenyan government, replaces Major General (Rtd) Charles Tai Gituai, who has held the role since August 2020.
The graphic images, which sparked violent protests and retaliatory killings across the country, have been removed from the social media platforms.
The ban, which could be extended for up to 90 days, is set to take effect at midnight on Thursday.
As a result of the attack, MSF has been forced to suspend all movements for outreach activities in Nasir and Ulang Counties.
President Kiir dismissed the country’s army chief, police inspector-general, and central bank governor in a significant reshuffle following recent sec...
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.
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.
The visit follows the recent Nairobi Tumaini Peace Initiative, which Kiir is keen to update Ramaphosa on, especially since the initiative has reset af...
The SPLM-IO's Political Bureau convened in Juba last Tuesday where it unanimously voted to exit the negotiations.
Machar accused the initiative of overstepping its mandate and undermining the East African Community's existing revitalised peace agreement and sovere...
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.
The heavily armed raiders came from Rubkona County of neighbouring Unity State to reclaim cattle stolen by youth from Ruweng Administrative Area.
Since the conflict began, one in three South Sudanese has been displaced, with over 4 million forced from their homes.
She extended appreciation to Kenyan President William Ruto for his role in the process and urged all involved parties to set aside political differenc...
The charges had led to the temporary suspension of crucial aid deliveries to the nation, where thousands rely on external humanitarian assistance.
A delegation from the Juba government, led by Albino Mathem, the country’s presidential envoy, arrived in Nairobi on Tuesday, ahead of the scheduled t...
It comes as South Sudan prepares for its first post-independence elections scheduled for December this year, but uncertainty looms over whether the el...
President William Ruto in late March appointed Sumbeiywo as the Chief Mediator for the South Sudan mediation peace process.
