The opposition faction alleged that top government officials have been using the 2018 peace agreement to consolidate power and enrich themselves.

The changes come at a time when there is an ongoing transitional period in South Sudan, which was extended by the parties to the peace agreement in August 2022.

President William Ruto in late March appointed Sumbeiywo as the Chief Mediator for the South Sudan mediation peace process.

Since April 2023, more than 8.5 million people have been forcibly displaced due to fighting.

Ramaphosa met with key South Sudanese actors, including President Salva Kiir, and his first deputy Riek Machar, to receive updates on the peace agreements implementation.

South Sudan faces monumental hurdles as it strives to navigate towards democratic elections amidst a backdrop of entrenched conflict, humanitarian crises, and institutional frailty.

The United Nations reports that South Sudan will hold general elections in December 2024, signalling the conclusion of a transitional period that followed a bloody civil war.

Zakayo outlined innovative measures to enhance the efficiency and integrity of the electoral process.

This milestone comes after China Harbor Engineering Company (Chec) completed the Air Traffic Management System (ATMS).

Kifwa contends that the levy is unconstitutional and aims to challenge the directive compelling payment to a third-party entity.

The upcoming rotation will see approximately 270 troops leaving Korea in phases, beginning on Sunday and continuing on April 14, for an eight-month mission in South Sudan.

The Acting Assistant Commissioner of Customs said the congestion at the border is a direct consequence of traders' dissatisfaction with the charges.

Dr Workneh Gebeyehu expressed confidence in Korbandy's extensive experience and deep understanding of regional dynamics.

Activists report that the assault is ongoing, with another RSF force targeting the village of Abu Sir.

Workneh disclosed that restoring stability and sanity to troubled Sudan was part of his discussion with President Kiir. 

Ramadan Mohamed Goc, South Sudan's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, reiterated the country's commitment to assisting Sudan's peace process.

He will also facilitate negotiations and interaction among the parties to achieve "peace and political stability in South Sudan."

Managed by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), the project aims to enhance healthcare not only in South Sudan but also in bordering regions with Sudan and Uganda. It aligns with IGAD's objective of fortifying healthcare systems across the region.

Gebeyehu was received by Mohammed Abdallah, the deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in South Sudan.

Suspected armed youths belonging to the Anyuak ethnic group from Pochalla County ambushed a convoy on Tuesday morning.

The country which has been experiencing high temperatures is expecting highs of between 41 to 45 degrees Celsius this week.

The captured group reportedly possessed expertise in operating heavy artillery and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

The impending election presents a tricky situation, with the world watching Sudan, aware that the outcome of the polls will shape its future trajectory.

South Sudan's Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Ruben Madol Arol, says underfunding undermines the Judiciary's capability to reduce the huge case backlog and deliver its mandate.

Both the DRC and Burundi accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23 and Red Tabara rebels who have been wreaking havoc in the two countries.

This call comes as a step towards fostering stability and inclusive governance in the war-torn nation.

Dr Peter Biar Ajak allegedly conspired to send millions of dollars worth of weapons, including rifles, grenade launchers, stinger missile systems, hand grenades, and ammunition, to South Sudan.

South Sudan blames the sanctions for its economic challenges.

Since the start of the conflict in April last year, nearly eight million people, half of them children, have fled Sudan.