President Salva Kiir has signed with his Egyptian counterpart an agreement on water management and hydroelectric power projects in South Sudan. Continue reading “Kiir, Sisi ink series of deals including clearing up of Sudd swamps”

The World Food Program has started airlifting food assistance to thousands of internally displaced people in Twic East County, Jonglei State. Continue reading “WFP airdrops food in Twic East”

An Ethiopian military man has been appointed new head of the UN Security Force in Abyei. Continue reading “Ki-Moon names new UNISFA chief”

The government says it will hold an inclusive meeting soon as part of consultations on the powers of the prime minister and the system of governance during the transitional period. Continue reading “Government organizes meeting over prime minister post”

At least six people have been wounded by a bombing attack in Upper Nile State, the SPLA has said. Continue reading “7 civilians wounded in Maban aerial attacks”

The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State has issued a decree dismissing the Area Chief Administrator of Lafon Corridor in Lopa/Lafon County. Continue reading “Lopa-Lafon administrator relieved”

President Salva Kiir and Dr Riek Machar have agreed on the powers of the Prime Minister as part of the transitional arrangements, the government has announced. Continue reading “Kiir, Riek close to striking a peace deal”

23 civil society organizations say the National Security Bill that has been passed by the parliament is a threat to the security it is supposed to protect. Continue reading “National security bill: A threat to security”

At a summit in Addis Ababa, IGAD leaders say if the war continues in South Sudan, the region shall take necessary measures to directly intervene to protect life and restore peace. Continue reading “IGAD warns warring parties of dire consequences”