Warring parties in South Sudan dig in ahead of peace talks
Prospects of a lasting peace in South Sudan bleak as the gap between the government proposals and those of the opposition group continues to widen...
Category : SOUTH SUDAN
South Sudan an unlikely haven for many Sudanese refugees
South Sudan — It’s been five years since Romea Osma sought refuge in an unlikely place: civil war-torn South Sudan. After fighting broke out in neighboring...
Rwanda, S Sudan police chiefs discuss deepening relations
Rwanda and South Sudan police chiefs held discussions, yesterday, to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in various areas of policing. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Emmanuel K....
South Susan records zero cases of guinea worms in 15 months.
By Mitchell Jena, editorial@alleastafrica.com There is hope for the residents of South Sudan as no cases of Guinea worm is reported in 15 months. Residents of...
South Sudan shuts down major mobile operator over tax row
JUBA – Authorities in South Sudan have today officially shutdown a mobile telecom operator, after the company reportedly failed to remit taxes worth up to...
Igad ministers want Machar release – but with conditions
Igad’s Council of Ministers wants South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar released from house arrest in South Africa. But the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development ministers...
Juba warns off Khartoum over border military build-up
South Sudan has warned off Sudan for allegedly deploying troops at Kuek in Northern Upper Nile State. The Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) spokesman, Brigadier...
South Sudan chief negotiator says Kiir- Machar power configuration not feasible
JUBA– South Sudan’s chief negotiator Sunday said his government would not accept the formation a cabinet including the former First Vice-President Riek Machar and President...
US sanctions South Sudan oil companies to choke off war funds
The United States on Wednesday placed sanctions on 15 South Sudanese oil-linked operators it said were substantial sources of revenues for the government, aimed at...
South Sudan suspends Vivacell telecom operations
South Sudan’s National Communication Authority (NCA) has suspended the operations of Vivacell, one of the largest telecommunication companies in the country. “The National Communication Authority...
