The UN Commission on Human Rights says the continuing violence in South Sudan could spiral out of control across several areas in the country. Continue reading UN warns localized conflicts could spiral across S.Sudan
Category: Politics
Secure own accommodation, governor Lobong tells state nominees
The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State has called on nominees in various political positions to urgently secure their accommodation in Torit before the appointment of state officials. Continue reading Secure own accommodation, governor Lobong tells state nominees
S Sudan urged to ratify Nile Basin Treaty
An Ethiopian diplomat has urged South Sudan to ratify the Nile Basin Treaty to ensure the country benefits from its share of the Nile water. Continue reading S Sudan urged to ratify Nile Basin Treaty
Biden reaffirms America’s trade, peace, security partnership with Africa
The President of the United States has vowed to restore diplomatic and trade relations with the African continent. Continue reading Biden reaffirms America’s trade, peace, security partnership with Africa
State, local gov’t officials to be appointed this week
South Sudan’s presidency has resolved to appoint all state government officials within the week. Continue reading State, local gov’t officials to be appointed this week
Kiir tasks new Upper Nile governor to restore security
President Salva Kiir has tasked the newly appointed governor of Upper Nile State to restore security and peace. Continue reading Kiir tasks new Upper Nile governor to restore security
Upper Nile finally gets a governor
President Salva Kiir has finally appointed a governor and a deputy for Upper Nile State, ending a long deadlock between his party and Dr. Riek Machar’s opposition group over the nominee for the gubernatorial post. Continue reading Upper Nile finally gets a governor
Kiir replaces Warrap governor
President Salva Kiir has relieved Warrap State governor Bona Panek Biar, replacing him with Aleu Ayieny Aleu. Continue reading Kiir replaces Warrap governor
South Sudan to dialogue with neighbors annexing its colonial territories
President Salva Kiir has accused all –but one – of the neighboring countries of annexing South Sudan’s internationally recognized territories. Continue reading South Sudan to dialogue with neighbors annexing its colonial territories
East African Heads of State summit slated for Feb 27
President Salva Kiir will join his counterparts in the East African Community during the Heads of State meeting scheduled for February 27. Continue reading East African Heads of State summit slated for Feb 27