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Kenya to start South Sudan’s peace talks on Thursday
Amina Wako  |  May 01, 2024

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...

UN Security Council extends peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
Amina Wako  |  Apr 30, 2024

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

Kenyans take leading roles in renewed South Sudan peace process
Amina Wako  |  Apr 23, 2024

President William Ruto in late March appointed Sumbeiywo as the Chief Mediator for the South Sudan mediation peace process.

Ramaphosa holds talks with key South Sudanese actors in latest drive
Amina Wako  |  Apr 18, 2024

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

South Sudan election commission receives funding ahead of December polls
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 10, 2024

The United Nations reports that South Sudan will hold general elections in December 2024, signalling the conclusion of a transitional period that foll...

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