S. Sudan: Riek Machar Vows to Combat Sexual Violence
South Sudan’s first Vice President, Riek Machar on Tuesday renewed the government’s commitment to combat sexual violence by its armed forces. He made the statement […]
Salva Kiir
South Soudan: Unity Government Named
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir on Thursday named a new cabinet including former rebels and members of the opposition in a boost for a peace […]
S. Sudan’s Riek Machar to Return to Juba on April 18
South Sudan’s opposition leader Riek Machar on Thursday confirmed he will be arriving in the capital Juba on April 18 to take up the position […]
S. Sudan Introduces New Currency Denomination
South Sudan Central Bank on Monday introduced new currency denominations in the monetary system, replacing the 25 pound note with 20 pound and changed the […]
S. Sudan: Ban Ki-moon to Meet Kiir, NGOs
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon is expected to meet this Thursday with south-Soudan President Salva Kiir and visit a U.N. shelter for civilians affected […]
Sudan opens borders with South Sudan
Sudan decided to open its borders with South Sudan for the first time since southern secession in 2011, allowing a flow of cheaper goods amid […]
South Sudan: Kiir appoints 50 rebels as MPs
South Sudan President Salva Kiir in a decree broadcast on state radio on Friday announced the appointment of 50 lawmakers from the rebel movement to […]
South Sudan peace talks extended, AU excludes both leaders
Peace talks between President Salva Kiir and his former deputy president cum rebel leader Riek Machar will continue until Friday 0700 GMT after the deadline […]
South Sudan: Rebels attack government positions
South Sudan’s military has claimed that it was attacked by rebels despite a ceasefire deal signed last week. Spokesperson Colonel Philip Aguer of the army […]
South Sudan: Government “an unfaithful partner,” rebels’ spokesman
Rebels in south Sudan have questioned the government’s determination to end the war just few hours after signing an agreement to end hostilities between them. […]