May 15
South Sudan: South Sudan On Edge As Its Neighbour's War Disrupts Oil Exports
Crisis Group
Income from oil exports is critical to keeping South Sudan's factious elites together. The war in neighbouring Sudan has led earnings to fall precipitously, threatening instability… Read more »
Kenya: Mediation Talks in Kenya Set to Boost Electoral Process in South Sudan, Says Expert
New Times
A South Sudanese expert said on Tuesday that the ongoing high-level mediation talks for South Sudan, taking place in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, will add impetus to the upcoming… Read more »
May 14
Africa: Media Must Dig Deep into Root Causes of Africa's Conflicts - AU Special Envoy Bineta Diop
allAfrica
Africa continues to grapple with the harsh realities of conflict. From long-running struggles in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia to the recent eruption of… Read more »
South Sudan: Peace Negotiations - Not Everyone Is Convinced of the Initiative
Agenzia Fides
A new round of peace negotiations between the South Sudanese government and the Non-Signatory Opposition Group (NSOG) began on May 3 in Nairobi (Kenya). Read more »
May 13
South Sudan: UN, South Sudan Make Progress On Tax Impasse
VOA
In a significant policy reversal, the government of South Sudan has responded to a U.N. appeal and reversed its decision to impose taxes and fees on humanitarian services and… Read more »
May 10
South Sudan: President Ruto Urges Unity for Lasting Peace in South Sudan
Capital FM
President William Ruto has called for a strong commitment from all parties in the South Sudan peace process to achieve lasting and sustainable peace. Read more »
May 07
Sudan: Ongoing War in Sudan Stalls Progress in Disputed Abyei Region
UN News
The ongoing conflict between rival militaries in Sudan has stalled progress towards the determination of the final status of the disputed oil-rich Abyei region which straddles the… Read more »
May 02
Kenya: Kenyans Urged to Invest in South Sudan
Capital FM
The Bank of South Sudan Governor, James Alic Garang, has urged Kenyans to invest in the country. Read more »
April 29
South Sudan: UN Official Urges South Sudan to Lift Taxes Halting Aid
UN News
The UN's top humanitarian official in South Sudan has urged the government to lift newly imposed taxes and charges that are causing aid deliveries to be suspended, affecting tens… Read more »
South Sudan: 'Disappeared' Critic Appears in South Sudan Court [press release]
HRW
Spate of Forced Disappearances Points Up Need to Reform Security Agency Read more »
April 25
South Sudan: UN Threatens to Reduce Humanitarian Assistance to South Sudan
VOA
South Sudanese farmers who have relied on United Nations agencies operating in that country now say they are afraid of losing a ready market for their produce should the U.N.… Read more »
April 23
South Sudan: South Sudan Declares Massive Red Eye Outbreak On Uganda Border
Independent (Kampala)
South Sudanese health officials on Monday declared an outbreak of conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, along the border between Uganda. Read more »
South Sudan: World News in Brief - South Sudan Tax Impositions, Somalia Flash Floods, Ukraine Attacks
UN News
The UN acknowledges assurances from the South Sudanese government that the recent imposition of taxes on fuel and supply trucks does not apply to the Organization. Still, concerns… Read more »
April 19
Ethiopia: Joint Press Release | Supporting Immediate Emergency Response for Cross Border Communities in Eastern Africa [press release]
Africa CDC
To strengthen regional cross-border Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) readiness during public health emergencies, Africa CDC, UNICEF, IFRC, and WHO (the Collective… Read more »
April 16
South Sudan: WFP Welcomes Contribution From KSrelief to Fight Malnutrition in Sudan and South Sudan
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has today signed two agreements with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a total value of US$1.4 million to treat and prevent malnutrition… Read more »
April 15
South Sudan: Sweden and UNHCR Spotlight Impact On South Sudan After a Year of Sudan Conflict
UNHCR
UNHCR's Deputy High Commissioner, Kelly T. Clements, and Sweden's State Secretary for International Development Cooperation, Diana Janse, have concluded a joint visit to South… Read more »