The two main signatories of the transitional government are trading blame over the delay in the formation of regional governments and the national assembly. President Salva Kiir ... Read more »

The Desert Locust crisis that struck the greater Horn of Africa region earlier in 2020, could re-escalate, as recent strong winds carried small mature yellow swarmlets from ... Read more »

The conferences, originally mooted in 2017 to help unite and reconcile the country after years of violence, did not happen until two weeks ago. The participants have presented ... Read more »

South Sudan has secured a U.S.$52.3 million loan  from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address its urgent balance of payments needs. Announcing the loan approval ... Read more »

The National Dialogue Conference, which ran from November 3 to 15, has unanimously adopted a two, five-year term for the president. The debate now is whether President Salva Kiir - ... Read more »

At least 29 people have been killed in separate violent clashes. According to the UN Mission in South Sudan, revenge attacks and cattle-related killings remain the biggest ... Read more »

Uganda Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija has said if funds are available, government will extend a rail line to South Sudan. Speaking during the handover of office to the new Uganda ... Read more »

President Salva Kiir has dismissed Central Bank governor Jamal Wani at a time when the economy is ailing. He has been replaced by former governor Dier Tong. The president did not ... Read more »

In an effort to in promote border trade between the two countries, Khartoum and Juba have laid the foundation for a free trade zone in the area of Mokhaleef in El Jebelein locality ... Read more »

South Sudan gained independence in July 2011 but descended into conflict roughly two-and-a-half years later following irreconcilable tensions between President Salva Kiir and his ... Read more »