Kenyans on Twitter have started a trending hashtag dubbed #SouthSudanUntouchables to pressure the Kenyatta administration Continue reading #SouthSudanUntouchables trends in Kenya
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‘Composed’ burglars burgle gov’t offices
Several government offices at the ministry complex in Juba were broken into over the weekend. Continue reading ‘Composed’ burglars burgle gov’t offices
IGAD Interlink Consultations to close today
A member of an opposition political party says parties to the peace talks are expected to conclude consultations on the IGAD bridging Continue reading IGAD Interlink Consultations to close today
Trump’s nominee to ensure S Sudan leaders won’t enjoy ill-gotten riches
U.S President Donald Trump’s nominee for the position of the State Department’s Africa Bureau says he plans to pursue further Continue reading Trump’s nominee to ensure S Sudan leaders won’t enjoy ill-gotten riches
‘Kenya has no vested interest in S Sudan conflict’
The government of Kenya has denied having vested interest in the South Sudan conflict. Continue reading ‘Kenya has no vested interest in S Sudan conflict’
Q&A with Ababu on alleged illicit financial flows to Kenya
Last week, US-based research group the Enough Project urged Kenya, Uganda and the US to investigate and seize corruption proceeds from South Sudan that have been invested in real estate in the region. Nearly 2 years ago, an investigation by The Sentry identified properties in Nairobi and Kampala in the possession of South Sudanese current and former senior officials. Continue reading Q&A with Ababu on alleged illicit financial flows to Kenya
Illicit financial flows from S. Sudan reports are ‘speculations’
The Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the Enough Project’s report on illicit financial flows from South Sudan to the country is a mere speculation. Continue reading Illicit financial flows from S. Sudan reports are ‘speculations’
U.S launches investigation into S. Sudan corruption allegations
The United States says it has launch an independent investigation to determine whether some South Sudanese leaders have used corrupt means to secure properties in the East African countries. Continue reading U.S launches investigation into S. Sudan corruption allegations
UN replaces S. Sudan human rights monitor
The UN Human Rights Council has appointed a new member to the body that monitors the situation in South Sudan, after one of the three-person commission stepped down. Continue reading UN replaces S. Sudan human rights monitor
Armed men hijack boats, drown travelers
Two people traveling by boat were forced to drown this week along the River Nile, according to the Chairperson of the Boat Traders Union in Jonglei. Continue reading Armed men hijack boats, drown travelers