South Sudan On Edge As Its Neighbour's War Disrupts Oil Exports
Crisis Group
Income from oil exports is critical to keeping South Sudan's factious elites together. The war in neighbouring Sudan has led earnings to fall precipitously, threatening instability… Read more »
High-Water Levels in Lake Victoria May Also Affect White Nile in Sudan
Dabanga
Uganda has warned of an alarming increase in the water level of Lake Victoria. Ugandan Minister of Water and Environment Sam Cheptoris told reporters earlier this week that the… Read more »
South Sudan, Rebel Groups Sign Peace Deal
New Times
South Sudan's Transitional Government of National Unity and opposition groups signed a pact on Thursday to enhance efforts toward lasting peace and stability in the country, Xinhua… Read more »
Media Must Dig Deep into Root Causes of Africa's Conflicts - AU Special Envoy Bineta Diop
allAfrica
Africa continues to grapple with the harsh realities of conflict. From long-running struggles in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia to the recent eruption of… Read more »
Ongoing War in Sudan Stalls Progress in Disputed Abyei Region
UN News
The ongoing conflict between rival militaries in Sudan has stalled progress towards the determination of the final status of the disputed oil-rich Abyei region which straddles the… Read more »
UN, South Sudan Make Progress On Tax Impasse
VOA
In a significant policy reversal, the government of South Sudan has responded to a U.N. appeal and reversed its decision to impose taxes and fees on humanitarian services and… Read more »
President Ruto Urges Unity for Lasting Peace in South Sudan
Capital FM
President William Ruto has called for a strong commitment from all parties in the South Sudan peace process to achieve lasting and sustainable peace. Read more »
UN Official Urges South Sudan to Lift Taxes Halting Aid
UN News
The UN's top humanitarian official in South Sudan has urged the government to lift newly imposed taxes and charges that are causing aid deliveries to be suspended, affecting tens… Read more »
Mediation Talks in Kenya Set to Boost Electoral Process in South Sudan, Says Expert
New Times
A South Sudanese expert said on Tuesday that the ongoing high-level mediation talks for South Sudan, taking place in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, will add impetus to the upcoming… Read more »
Peace Negotiations - Not Everyone Is Convinced of the Initiative
Agenzia Fides
A new round of peace negotiations between the South Sudanese government and the Non-Signatory Opposition Group (NSOG) began on May 3 in Nairobi (Kenya). Read more »
Kenyans Urged to Invest in South Sudan
Capital FM
The Bank of South Sudan Governor, James Alic Garang, has urged Kenyans to invest in the country. Read more »
'Disappeared' Critic Appears in South Sudan Court [press release]
HRW
Spate of Forced Disappearances Points Up Need to Reform Security Agency Read more »
UN Threatens to Reduce Humanitarian Assistance to South Sudan
VOA
South Sudanese farmers who have relied on United Nations agencies operating in that country now say they are afraid of losing a ready market for their produce should the U.N.… Read more »
South Sudan Declares Massive Red Eye Outbreak On Uganda Border
Independent (Kampala)
South Sudanese health officials on Monday declared an outbreak of conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, along the border between Uganda. Read more »
World News in Brief - South Sudan Tax Impositions, Somalia Flash Floods, Ukraine Attacks
UN News
The UN acknowledges assurances from the South Sudanese government that the recent imposition of taxes on fuel and supply trucks does not apply to the Organization. Still, concerns… Read more »