Parties to the shaky Rome peace talks resumed negotiations on Tuesday in the Italian capital with the full participation of delegations from the Non-Signatory Opposition alliance and the government. Continue reading Parties resume Rome peace talks
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Peace
Eye Radio journalist nominated for EAC Youth Award
Eye Radio’s journalist, and Soundtrack Show presenter, Kafuki Jada has been nominated as a contestant in the yearly East Africa Youth Award. Continue reading Eye Radio journalist nominated for EAC Youth Award
Peace expert urges media to facilitate dialogue on constitution-making
A Japanese scholar is encouraging South Sudan media to facilitate discussions on the constitution-making process and the upcoming general elections, saying media can play a role that is crucial in consolidating peace in the country. Continue reading Peace expert urges media to facilitate dialogue on constitution-making
U.S. senators say Int’l Community failed in South Sudan
Some senators in the U.S. congress said the International Community has failed to meaningfully contribute to changing the course of events in South Sudan. Continue reading U.S. senators say Int’l Community failed in South Sudan
Activists want active UN peacekeepers amid mandate renewal talks
Civil society activists are urging the United Nations to mandate its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan to be action-oriented to prevent the occurrence of violence. Continue reading Activists want active UN peacekeepers amid mandate renewal talks
Ethiopia committed to stability in S. Sudan -says PM Abiy
Ethiopian Prime Minister has expressed his country’s commitment to supporting stability and peace in South Sudan.
In a tweet, Dr. Ahmed Abiy appreciated President Salva kiir for according him hospitality during his visit to South Sudan Yesterday.
The Ethiopian leader who jetted in Juba on Monday in a one-working day met President Kiir and the First Vice President Dr Riek Machar.
Dr Abiy said in his meeting with the two principals, he shared “Ethiopia’s commitment to supporting stability and peace in South Sudan.”
His visit on Monday came two days after Kiir and Dr Machar met to discuss the sacking of Defense Minister, Angelina Teny and swapping of the Ministry to the SPLM.
The two leaders on Friday agreed to hold another meeting at a later date to resolve the dispute amicably.
Continue reading Ethiopia committed to stability in S. Sudan -says PM Abiy
Commissions won’t be reconstituted without legal amendments – Makuei
The Minister of Information said that the existing commissions will not be reconstituted as stipulated in the revitalized peace agreement without the amendment of their relevant laws. Continue reading Commissions won’t be reconstituted without legal amendments – Makuei
Lomuro explains why Kiir fired Angelina
The Minister of Cabinet Affairs said President Salva Kiir relieved the Defense Minister Angelina Teny in order to take charge of the ministry and expedite the security arrangements. Continue reading Lomuro explains why Kiir fired Angelina
UN expected to renew peacekeeping mandate in South Sudan
The United Nations Security Council is expected to renew the mandate of its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan for another year this week. Continue reading UN expected to renew peacekeeping mandate in South Sudan
Kiir, Machar to meet again on ministerial changes
President Salva Kiir and the First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar on Friday resolved to convene another meeting to discuss the recently-contested dismissal of the minister of defense and the transfer of ministries. Continue reading Kiir, Machar to meet again on ministerial changes