×

South Sudan conflict Stories

South Sudan scraps tax on UN airdrops after humanitarian plea
Hanifa Adan  |  May 05, 2024

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
Mwangi Maina  |  May 01, 2024

A delegation from the Juba government, led by Albino Mathem, the country’s presidential envoy, arrived in Nairobi on Tuesday, ahead of the scheduled t...

UN Security Council extends peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 30, 2024

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

Kenyans take leading roles in renewed South Sudan peace process
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 23, 2024

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

Ramaphosa holds talks with key South Sudanese actors in latest drive
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 18, 2024

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

South Korean peacekeepers deploy troops to South Sudan
Foreign Reporter  |  Apr 03, 2024

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

Make-or-break moment for South Sudan as polls near
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 13, 2024

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

South Sudan to revamp judicial system to promote justice
Amina Bonaya  |  Mar 12, 2024

South Sudan's Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Ruben Madol Arol, says underfunding undermines the Judiciary's capability to reduce the hug...

Exiled South Sudan activist charged in US with attempting to smuggle arms back home
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 06, 2024

Dr Peter Biar Ajak allegedly conspired to send millions of dollars worth of weapons, including rifles, grenade launchers, stinger missile systems, han...

18 killed in South Sudan attack over land rights
Agency  |  Feb 07, 2024

Armed youths from Warrap state torched a local market, houses and a police station in Tharkueng Payam.