The US Secretary of States John Kerry is expected to visit Kenya this month to discuss a number of issues in the region including the conflict in South Sudan. Continue reading Kerry to talk about S Sudan during his visit to Kenya
Day: August 8, 2016
Kenyan banks flourish despite S Sudan upheaval
The Central Bank of Kenya says its subsidiary banks made more profits in South Sudan than in other countries of the region in this financial year. Continue reading Kenyan banks flourish despite S Sudan upheaval
Egypt to offer scholarships to 5 pupils
Egypt will be offering full scholarships to the top five science primary school pupils in South Sudan this Continue reading Egypt to offer scholarships to 5 pupils
US proposes 4,000 protection soliders
The US Government has proposed 4,000 as the number of soldiers to make up the foreign protection force to be deployed in Juba. Continue reading US proposes 4,000 protection soliders
Zamoi survives ‘isolated’ road ambush
The Governor of Gbudue State, Raphael Patrick Zamoi, has survived a deadly ambush on Ringasi -Yambio road.
UN boss lauds welcoming of ‘protection force’
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed South Sudan’s approval of deployment of a protection force. Continue reading UN boss lauds welcoming of ‘protection force’
Gov’t accepts deployment of ‘protection force’
The government says it has accepted in “principle” the deployment of a regional protection force in South Sudan. Continue reading Gov’t accepts deployment of ‘protection force’
IGAD-Plus urges SC to revise UNMISS mandate
The IGAD plus has called on the UN Security Council to urgently extend the mission of UNMISS with a revised mandate including the deployment of the Regional Protection Force in South Sudan.
On Friday, the regional body said the government of South Sudan agreed to the deployment during its summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Minister of Information, Michael Makuei, said the parties would negotiate on the size and mandate of the force.
In a communique seen by Eye Radio, the IGAD plus said the government and troop contributing countries will agree on the composition, mandate, armament, deployment, timing and funding for the force.
The summit called on the Government to bear responsibility to facilitate the deployment of the Force to avoid further deterioration of the situation in South Sudan.
It also encouraged the Dr. Riek Machar to rejoin the peace process and welcomed Taban Deng Gai’s willingness to step down if Dr. Machar returns.
Jonglei encourages boy/girl scout groups
Authorities in Jonglei have instructed all youth in the state to form boy and girl scouts. Continue reading Jonglei encourages boy/girl scout groups