The Supreme Court has dismissed the argument of the Governor of Western Bahr al-Ghazal State, Rizik Zachariah, that a suit against him is unconstitutional. Continue reading Supreme Court versus Rizik Zachariah
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Japan donates $1m to WFP to support humanitarian activities
The Government of Japan has announced a contribution of $1 million for humanitarian activities in South Sudan. Continue reading Japan donates $1m to WFP to support humanitarian activities
IGAD says SPLM-IO violated ceasefire in Unity State
IGAD Monitors say the SPLM in Opposition forces violated the permanent ceasefire last month by attacking Guit in Unity State. Continue reading IGAD says SPLM-IO violated ceasefire in Unity State
White House cancels meeting with Riek, Pagan, Igga
The United States says it has canceled a meeting with South Sudanese leaders at the White House over concerns on the implementation of the peace deal. Continue reading White House cancels meeting with Riek, Pagan, Igga
World urges Kiir to rescind creation of extra states
Members of the international community, politicians, and civil society groups have urged President Salva Kiir to postpone the creation of more states. Continue reading World urges Kiir to rescind creation of extra states
S Sudan scholars stranded in Morocco
More than 25 South Sudanese university students studying under the Moroccan government scholarships are stranded due to lack money to cater for their needs. Continue reading S Sudan scholars stranded in Morocco
MSF evacuates staff from Leer over ‘double looting’
The charity group, MSF, has suspended medical activities and evacuated its team from Leer County in Unity State, citing looting at its compound by armed men. Continue reading MSF evacuates staff from Leer over ‘double looting’
Lobong forms a team to distribute assets between Imatong, Namorunyang
The governor of Eastern Equatoria has issued an executive order for formation of a committee to register and distribute assets between the two states formed last week. Continue reading Lobong forms a team to distribute assets between Imatong, Namorunyang
EU asks Kiir to reverse decision to create 28 states
The European Union Delegation to South Sudan has urged President Salva Kiir not to proceed with the republican order to split the ten states into 28. Continue reading EU asks Kiir to reverse decision to create 28 states
Over a million Africans fled their homes in the last 12 months
More than one million Africans, including South Sudanese, have fled their countries in the last 12 months, according to the UNHCR. Continue reading Over a million Africans fled their homes in the last 12 months