The United Nations Mission in South Sudan say it is ready to work with the new Cabinet to tackle the host of challenges facing the world's youngest nation. Read more »

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Mixed reactions have followed the move by President Salva Kiir to sack his entire cabinet. Read more »

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed the country's vice president and all members of the Cabinet, amid rising internal tensions as well as ongoing disputes ... Read more »

Fund for Peace again partnered with Foreign Policy Magazine (FP) to release their annual Failed States Index (FSI). FP primarily discusses the "most failed states" on the Index ... Read more »

According to the Juba government, Sudan has issued a notification that it will stop oil flow through pipelines belonging to South Sudan by 7 August 2013. Read more »

The United Nations spokesman in Darfur has said that chapter seven of its charter allows hybrid troops in the region to retaliate with fire if attacked, contrary to reports that ... Read more »

The construction of two oil pipelines across East Africa has been seen as a move to reduce costs and enhance regional cooperation but this may not settle well with countries not ... Read more »

Lawyers and rights activists are calling for changes to the country's personal status laws which allow for the marriage of girls as young as 10. Read more »

As South Sudan marks its second year of independence, aid agencies say U.S.$485 million is required to help some three million people 'survive and rebuild their lives'. Read more »