The SPLM political bureau met today and resolved that President Salva Kiir will travel to Tanzania in the next few days to meet Dr Riek Machar to discuss the full implementation of the Arusha Agreement. Continue reading “Kiir, Riek expected to meet in Tanzania soon”
Month: June 2015
Who’s in control of Doleib Hill?
Both the government and the SPLM in Opposition forces are claiming control of Doleib Hill, Upper Nile State. Continue reading “Who’s in control of Doleib Hill?”
Hybrid court to be formed to address justice and accountability
A hybrid court will be formed to address justice and accountability after a peace agreement is reached with the SPLM in Opposition, the Secretary-General of the SPLM has said. Continue reading “Hybrid court to be formed to address justice and accountability”
Cancellation of Misseriya-Ngok dialogue angers AU
The African Union has expressed disappointment over the postponement of the Abyei reconciliation meeting between Dinka Ngok traditional leaders and the Misseryia. Continue reading “Cancellation of Misseriya-Ngok dialogue angers AU”
Mary Catherine Phee confirmed as ambassador to South Sudan
The US Senate has confirmed President Barack Obama’s pick to be ambassador to South Sudan. Continue reading “Mary Catherine Phee confirmed as ambassador to South Sudan”
Children at risk of cholera outbreak
Up to 5,000 children less than five years old could die of the current outbreak of cholera, unless urgent action is taken to contain the epidemic, UNICEF has warned. Continue reading “Children at risk of cholera outbreak”
Final peace deal may be signed before 9 July – Amum
The SPLM Secretary-General, Pagan Amum, says a final peace agreement to end the current conflict may be signed before the 9th of July. Continue reading “Final peace deal may be signed before 9 July – Amum”
Blackstars beat Malakia in MBBT
Blackstars were crowned champions of the late Manut Bol Basketball Tournament yesterday at basketball stadium in Nimra-talata. Continue reading “Blackstars beat Malakia in MBBT”
Displaced Budi residents asked to return home
The commissioner of Budi County in Eastern Equatoria State has called on people who were displaced during an inter-clan fighting in the area over the weekend to return to their homes. Continue reading “Displaced Budi residents asked to return home”
Scholars march to Cairo embassy over unpaid allowances
Students on government scholarship in Egypt have marched to the embassy in Cairo to protest against the delayed payment of their bursaries. Continue reading “Scholars march to Cairo embassy over unpaid allowances”