South Sudan’s Kiir returns home as diplomats call for urgent compromise
President Salva Kiir returned on Wednesday from talks on South Sudan’s future to organised crowds calling him a hero, as diplomats warned time was short...
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No coronavirus in South Sudan, minister says
South Sudan has dismissed reports of coronavirus infection in the country, after news spread of a man suspected to have the virus. Minister of Health...
South Sudan govt forces told to vacate civilian buildings
With two weeks remaining before the 100-day deadline for the formation of the South Sudan transitional government, the African Union has appealed to government forces...
Campaign helps over 700,000 South Sudanese children enroll back in school
South Sudanese government and multilateral partners on Thursday launched a national campaign that will see more than 700,000 children enroll back in school. A statement...
South Sudan to launch first oil, gas bidding round in March
South Sudan’s Petroleum Minister said on Wednesday Juba is prepared to host its first oil and gas bidding round next month as a means to...
Locust swarms threaten more countries in eastern Africa – FAO
Swarms of desert locusts could ravage more countries in eastern Africa and threaten the livelihood of many more people, the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural...
South Sudan prepares for locusts spread at borders
South Sudan has dispatched experts to borders it shares with Uganda and Kenya to monitor invasion of locusts. Currently, 10 counties in Kenya are grappling...
Salva Kiir off to South Africa for talks with Ramaphosa
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir on Thursday left for South Africa for a three-day official visit following an invitation from President Cyril Ramaphosa, his office said....
Donors ‘tired’ of South Sudan’s failure to serve its people: US diplomat
The Trump administration’s top Africa diplomat lashed out at South Sudan’s rulers on Monday, and urged the country’s warring parties to defer agreement on “sticky...
In East Africa, S. Sudan most corrupt, Rwanda least: report
South Sudan has been ranked the most corrupt country in East Africa followed by Burundi. Kenya and Uganda tie in third position, according to latest...
