Describing the famine as "government-made," Clooney says the country's political elite are fanning ethnic tensions to build fortunes in the oil-rich nation. Read more »
Information minister Michael Makuei says the kidnapping of two Indian aid workers by rebels loyal to Riek Machar, and the subsequent demand of a U.S. $1 million ransom, makes them ... Read more »
General Thomas Cirillo Swaka says his group will "use every means possible" to bring down Presiden Salva Kiir, but did not mention the size of his forces. Read more »
Villagers say soldiers harassed civilians and burnt down houses in Oming area after an attack by gunmen, but the government have denied this, saying soldiers are only targeting ... Read more »
It is hoped that the road link between the two countries that has been eight years in the making will boost trade. Read more »
The veteran president has said the disagreement between Egypt and other nations on the River Nile is either due to misinformation or not enough discussion. Read more »
President Salva Kiir says this event will be held in all the states' capitals in preparation for the National Dialogue announced in December 2016. Read more »
UN agencies warns that war and a collapsing economy have left some 100,000 people facing starvation in parts of the country. Read more »
Head of UN mission in the country David Shearer says the government is blocking aid by delaying paperwork that allows agencies to distribute relief items. Read more »
Delivering the State of the Nation Address in Juba, the president said "The government will pursue peace through the National Dialogue and take extreme measures to neutralise ... Read more »
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