ADDIS ABABA -
17 Nov
IGAD threatens to categorize holdout groups as 'spoilers' of peace
The East African bloc of nations IGAD threatened to categorize as peace "spoilers" the holdout rebel groups that refused to join the peace deal in South Sudan.
JUBA -
16 Nov
Kiir appoints central bank board members
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Thursday appointed members that will fill the positions of the Central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) board positions.
KHARTOUM -
16 Nov
Sudan’s cabinet announces public holiday for Prophet’s birthday
Sudan’s Council of Ministers has said that Tuesday, November 20 will be a public holiday across the country to mark Mawlid Al Nabi – the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.
JUBA -
16 Nov
South Sudan's resources need to be clearly used to fund peace deal: Troika
The United States, Britain and Norway said South Sudan’s pre-transitional bodies need to be empowered to function effectively and drive forward implementation of the signed peace...
CUEIBET -
16 Nov
Suspects admit killing Kenyan Catholic cleric in Cueibet: official
Authorities in Gok State said Friday that three men arrested in connection with the killing of Kenyan Catholic cleric Victor-Luke Odhiambo have admitted to the crime.
TONJ -
16 Nov
Marial Bai peace agreement to be implemented: official
Authorities from Tonj, Gogrial and Wau states say they have begun the implementation of the resolutions of a peace conference arrived at two years ago.
