Riek Machar in South Africa for Medical Treatments
South Sudan’s exiled rebel leader Riek Machar left Khartoum on Wednesday, for “medical examinations” in South Africa. The former rebel leader who lives in exile […]
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Ethiopian PM Says Rieck Machar is no More ‘Welcome’
The Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalgen said former South Sudan first vice president and rebel leader, Riek Machar is only welcome to the country on […]
South Sudan’s Inflation Hits 600%
South Sudan’s National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday said the war-torn nation’s inflation rate hiked by more than 600 percent in July. “Everything here comes […]
South Sudan Agrees to 4,000 Additional Peacekeepers
The South Sudanese government this weekend agreed to the deployment of 4,000-strong regional protection force in the war-torn East African country as approved by the […]
South Sudan: Kenyan President Meets Kiir in Juba
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta visited Juba on Tuesday part of his mediation efforts in the South Sudan conflict and bids to accelerate peace implementation in […]
Uganda: UNHCR Chief Warns of Overcrowding in Refugee Camps
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) on Monday said it needs more aid for South Sudan refugees. “Uganda is in the middle of an unstable […]
South Sudan Peace Agreement is Over – Agriculture Minister
South Sudan’s Agriculture and Food Security Minister Lam Akol has resigned on Monday arguing that there is no more peace agreement to implement in the […]
South Sudan: UN Appeals for Humanitarian Assistance
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMSS) this weekend launched an appeal for humanitarian assistance, weeks after violence in the capital Juba have increased […]
South Sudan: Kiir calls on his rival Machar to return to Juba
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Thursday called on his rival, Vice President Riek Machar, to return to the capital Juba, to revive the peace […]
U.S. Sends 47 Soldiers to Protect US Interests in South Sudan
United States’ President Obama has ordered 47 U.S. troops to South Sudan to help protect the American embassy in the country, days after an outbreak […]