The Kenyan government is introducing electronic visas next month. Continue reading “Kenya introduces electronic visa”

 Authorities in Greater Pibor have asked for the transfer of more than 200 police personnel from Jonglei State to the area to help in establishing a rule of law. Continue reading “Pibor requests for police personnel”

Major-General Peter Gatdet says he has lost confidence in the leader of the SPLM in Opposition, Dr Riek Machar. Continue reading “Peter Gatdet ‘loses confidence’ in Dr Riek”

The fourth round of the South Sudan peace talks has resumed in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. Continue reading “Peace talks resume”

The warring parties have the chance in the next round of talks in Addis Ababa to negotiate and agree on key provisions in the Compromise Agreement, the UK ambassador to South Sudan. Continue reading “Rival parties have chance to strike peace deal – UK”

The opposition People’s Liberal Party has called on the government to review its decision to shut down two newspapers and the office of a media organization. Continue reading “PLP condemns closure of independent media houses”

President Salva Kiir has rejected some provisions in the Compromise Agreement proposed by IGAD Plus. Continue reading “Kiir rejects key provisions of proposed peace deal, downplays Obama’s pressure”

US President Barrack Obama says President Salva Kiir and Dr Riek Machar must sign a peace deal on the 17th of August. Continue reading “UPDATE: Kiir, Riek must sign peace deal in August – Obama”

The South Sudan Aviation Authority says the Juba airport will be closed over weekends starting from the 22nd of August to the 30th of April next year. Continue reading “Renovation: Airport to close over weekends till April 30, 2016”