Kiir pardons 18 Red Belt members, orders remaining fighters to surrender or face force
President Salva Kiir has granted amnesty to 18 members of the so-called Red Belt Vigilante group, according to an order seen by Eye Radio.
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Renk County launches Gum Arabic production season to boost local economy
The Commissioner of Renk County in Upper Nile State has officially launched the African gum, also known as Gum Arabic, production season this week,...
Wau airport set for international upgrade as government plans runway expansion
The National Ministry of Transport has announced plans to extend the runway at Wau Airport as part of efforts to upgrade the facility to...
UK envoy calls for dialogue, civilian protection as violence escalates in Jonglei
The United Kingdom Ambassador to South Sudan has raised concern over the worsening security and humanitarian situation in Jonglei State, calling for renewed dialogue...
Ruto says stability key to prosperity, pledges support for South Sudan elections
Kenyan President William Ruto has pledged Kenya’s commitment to supporting peace and security in South Sudan and the wider region, saying lasting stability is...
South Sudan, AU hold high-level talks on peace, Abyei and regional stability
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Akuei Bona Malwal, has held talks with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, to...
Archbishop Yugusuk named dean, becomes second-highest leader in Anglican church
The Archbishop of Central Equatoria Province, Bishop Paul Benjamin Yugusuk, has been appointed as the new Dean of the Province of the Episcopal Church...
Yakani welcomes Kenya’s election support, urges Kiir to revive Tumaini talks
Civil society leader Edmund Yakani has welcomed Kenya’s pledge to support South Sudan’s elections following talks between President William Ruto and South Sudanese officials.
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South Sudan reports progress in NTD mapping, but major gaps remain
South Sudan has made notable progress in mapping and planning interventions against several neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), but major gaps persist in addressing some...
Four killed, ten injured in Pibor road crash involving UN contractor vehicle
The Minister of Information in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area says four people were killed and ten others injured in a road accident on...