The East African (Nairobi)
Business-oriented regional weekly from the Nation Media Group
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April 18
South Sudan: Armed Groups Release Over 500 Children
More than 500 children have been released from the armed groups in South Sudan, Unicef has said. Read more »
April 07
Uganda: Anthrax Outbreak At South Sudanese Refugee Camp in Uganda
A South Sudanese refugee has died from anthrax at a refugee camp in northwestern Uganda, a local official said on Friday. Read more »
March 31
South Sudan: Warring Parties Dig in Ahead of Peace Talks
Prospects of a lasting peace in South Sudan bleak as the gap between the government proposals and those of the opposition group continues to widen amidst international pressure. Read more »
March 28
South Sudan: Govt Shuts Largest Telecom Operator
South Sudan's largest telecom operator Vivacell has been shut over tax dispute. Read more »
March 26
Sudan: Juba Warns Off Khartoum Over Border Military Build-Up
South Sudan has warned off Sudan for allegedly deploying troops at Kuek in Northern Upper Nile State. Read more »
March 19
South Sudan: Govt Alarmed As Sacked Military Boss Travels to Sudan
The South Sudan government has sounded the alarm over former military chief Paul Malong's recent visit to Khartoum. Read more »
March 24
South Sudan: Kiir Under Siege Over Civil War, Economic Flop
South Sudan President Salva Kiir is a man under siege as the country's economy teeters on the brink of collapse while civil war rages. Read more »
March 21
South Sudan: U.S. Sanctions Oil Companies to Choke Off War Funds
The United States on Wednesday placed sanctions on 15 South Sudanese oil-linked operators it said were substantial sources of revenues for the government, aimed at increasing… Read more »
March 22
South Sudan: South Sudan Telco Rues Closure Order
South Sudan's largest mobile telecom operator Vivacell has regretted the government's suspension of its operations. Read more »
March 18
South Sudan: Govt Wants UN Peacekeepers Out
South Sudan has protested the renewal of the mandate of the UN peacekeepers in the country. Read more »
March 15
South Sudan: Aid Agencies Plead for South Sudan
South Sudan aid agencies are appealing for more funding to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in the country. Read more »
March 12
Egypt: Juba and Egypt to Bolster Ties
South Sudan and Egypt have agreed to bolster diplomatic ties for mutual stability and development. Read more »
March 09
South Sudan: Govt Orders Shutdown of UN Radio
The South Sudan Media Authority (SSMA) has ordered the closure of the United Nations-owned Radio Miraya citing failure to comply with broadcasting regulations. Read more »
March 08
South Sudan: European Union Ready to Impose Arms Ban
The European Union (EU) is ready to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan if the parties to the conflict disregard the peace deal, an official said. Read more »
March 03
South Sudan: Peace Talks - Now IGAD States Accused of Bias
Even as parties prepare for the third phase of the South Sudan revitalisation programme later this month, concerns linger over the impartiality of the Inter-Governmental Authority… Read more »
March 01
South Sudan: IGAD Backs Accounts Freeze for Ceasefire Violators
The Inter-governmental Authority on Development (Igad) has said it backs the freezing of bank accounts of the violators of the South Sudan ceasefire. Read more »
February 27
Kenya: UN Escalates Row With Kenya Over Fuelling South Sudan Conflict
Violence is likely to continue throughout South Sudan in part because some neighbouring countries are helping to arm government forces, the United Nations secretary- general said… Read more »
February 26
Kenya: We Don't Arm Juba, Says Kenya
Kenya has denied claims by a United Nations official that it is playing a negative role in the conflict in South Sudan. Read more »
February 24
South Sudan: IGAD Reaches Out to South Sudan Rival Parties
The Inter-governmental Authority on Development has started behind the scenes consultations regarding the outstanding issues in the South Sudan peace process to ensure success of… Read more »
February 23
South Sudan: Kiir Blames U.S. for Peace Talks Collapse
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir blames the United States for the collapse of the latest peace talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Read more »
February 17
South Sudan: No Peace Deal From Addis Talks
After almost two weeks of negotiations, the South Sudan peace talks in Addis Ababa collapsed after the delegates disagreed on virtually all the key issues. Read more »
February 15
South Sudan: Signs of Progress in Peace Talks
South Sudan peace talks in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa show signs of progress after nearly two weeks marked by boycotts and walkouts. Read more »
February 13
South Sudan: Rebels Seek Help to Quash Machar's Spokesman Death Penalty
South Sudanese rebels are seeking the intervention of the region and international community to help quash a death penalty handed to a top rebel official. Read more »
February 10
South Sudan: Vested Interests Could Stifle U.S. Arms Embargo
The US government's hope on Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan to lead the way in enforcing an arms embargo against South Sudan will be tested by deeply rooted vested interests in… Read more »
February 11
South Sudan: Peace Talks Stall After Govt Objection
The South Sudan peace talks, which started on February 5 in Addis Ababa, have stalled after the government delegation objected to a clause calling for punitive measures against… Read more »
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