NAIROBI -
25 Apr
Former detainees lash out at Kiir over 'sparing lives' remark
Former political detainees said Wednesday that President Kiir's comments that he had spared their lives in Juba after an alleged coup in December 2013 were "very unfortunate."
AWEIL -
25 Apr
Northern Bahr al Ghazal governors block youth meetings, cite orders from Juba
The two governors of South Sudan’s Aweil and Aweil East states in Northern Bahr al Ghazal region have recently refused to grant permission to youth to hold meetings in Aweil and...
JUBA/ADDIS ABABA -
25 Apr
Government assigns Martin Elia as acting foreign minister
South Sudan’s Cabinet Affairs, Martin Elia Lomuro, has been assigned by the government as the acting foreign minister, along with his current post, a top diplomat confirmed.
LEER -
25 Apr
Fighting erupts between rival forces in Southern Liech
Fighting broke out in several areas in the southern part of Mayendit County and near the town of Leer in Southern Liech State on Wednesday between pro-government and rebel forces,...
CUEIBET -
25 Apr
Gok governor has no office, left running his state under tree
The governor of South Sudan’s Gok State Madhang Majok Meen is unable to execute his duties fully as a governor due to the lack of an office.
JUBA -
25 Apr
Kiir says he won't quit power
Despite mounting calls for him to quit, many of which are coming from his opponents, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir defiantly insisted on Tuesday that he would never resign.
