South Sudan scraps tax on UN airdrops after humanitarian plea
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-05 10:46:15

South Sudan scraps tax on UN airdrops after humanitarian plea

The charges had led to the temporary suspension of crucial aid deliveries to the nation, where thousands rely on external humanitarian assistance.

Kenya to start South Sudan’s peace talks on Thursday
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-01 11:42:16

Kenya to start South Sudan’s peace talks on Thursday

A delegation from the Juba government, led by Albino Mathem, the country’s presidential envoy, arrived in Nairobi on Tuesday, ahead of the scheduled talks.

UN Security Council extends peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-04-30 11:21:58

UN Security Council extends peacekeeping mission in South Sudan

It comes as South Sudan prepares for its first post-independence elections scheduled for December this year, but uncertainty looms over whether the election will take place.

Ramaphosa holds talks with key South Sudanese actors in latest drive
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-04-18 12:45:25

Ramaphosa holds talks with key South Sudanese actors in latest drive

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 Korean peacekeepers deploy troops to South Sudan
  • Author: Foreign Reporter
  • Date: 2024-04-03 11:10:33

South Korean peacekeepers deploy troops to South Sudan

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.

South Sudan gunmen kill 15 people in ambush
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-03-20 18:39:22

South Sudan gunmen kill 15 people in ambush

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