Cultural Bonds Strengthened by Chinese Peacekeepers in South Sudan
In observance of the 30th World Book Day on April 23, a range of cultural initiatives was organized by the 11th Chinese Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion […]
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New Dawn or Missed Opportunity? Africa’s Place in the Church After Pope Francis
As the Catholic world reflects on the passing of Pope Francis, it is Africa that perhaps feels the weight of his absence most profoundly. While […]
Nasir Reclaimed Amidst Rising Tensions in South Sudan
Control of the strategic town of Nasir has been reasserted by South Sudanese Government forces, it was confirmed by military officials on Sunday April 20. […]
South Sudan: President Dismisses Foreign Minister, Appoints Replacement
South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, announced the dismissal of the country’s Foreign Minister, Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc, in a presidential decree. The decree, aired through […]
Cholera Deaths in South Sudan Highlight Deadly Cost of Global Aid Cuts
Eight people, including five children, have died from cholera in South Sudan’s Jonglei state, as critical health services close down due to international funding cuts. […]
South Sudan Denounces US Visa Revocation as Unjust and Based on Misidentification
South Sudan has condemned the U.S. Government’s decision to revoke visas for all South Sudanese nationals, arguing that the action is unfair and stems from […]
US Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Nationals Amid Diplomatic Row Over Deportations
The United States has revoked visas for all South Sudanese passport holders, following the country’s refusal to accept the return of its citizens who were […]
South Sudan: Deadly Clashes Erupt Following Cattle Raid Amid Rising Political Strain
A provisional report indicates that at least thirty people have been killed and around forty others injured during clashes in a locality in northern South […]
South Sudan: African Union Mediators Arrive in Juba amid Rising Tensions, Threat of Renewed Civil War
African Union (AU) mediators arrived in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Wednesday April 2 to hold urgent talks aimed at preventing a return to civil […]
South Sudan teeters on brink of renewed conflict following vice president’s reported arrest
The United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for restraint in South Sudan amid reports that First Vice President Riek Machar has been arrested at […]