Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | South Sudan authorities are demanding the extradition of a Ugandan housemaid who is reported to have stolen USD 5,000 (17.6 million Shillings) from her employer in Juba. The suspect identified as Joan Oyella, a resident of Ayull cell in Pager division, Kitgum municipality is reported …
Read More »Coronavirus cases confirmed inside UN civilian protection site in Juba
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in a UN Protection of Civilians site in Juba the capital of South Sudan. The South Sudanese Government has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 have been identified inside a Protection of Civilians site in the capital, Juba. The …
Read More »S.Sudan talks fail to end impasse over state boundaries
Juba, South Sudan | AFP | The latest round of peace talks between South Sudan’s two rival leaders has failed to strike a deal on the vital issue of internal boundaries, mediators said on Friday. Critics have accused President Salva Kiir of reorganising state boundaries to shore up his power and …
Read More »South Sudan rivals hold rare meeting as peace deal stalls
Juba, South Sudan | AFP | South Sudan’s president and its armed opposition leader met Wednesday in Juba for a rare sit-down as a deadline looms for the rivals to join forces in a power-sharing government. President Salva Kiir and his former deputy turned foe, exiled rebel chief Riek Machar, …
Read More »Museveni and South Sudan’s sad story
SOUTH SUDAN: Bringing peace puzzles regional big men Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The Nov.12 deadline for forming a government of national unity in South Sudan was never going to be met. A tripartite summit where President Museveni met both President Salva Kiir and his former vice president-turned-rival Riek …
Read More »South Sudan private Airline introduces passenger flights to Gulu
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Passengers travelling from Juba in South Sudan to Gulu in Northern Uganda now have a faster option, thanks to the introduction of commercial flights between the two towns. The route will be operated by a privately owned airline; Sky Travel and Aviation, which …
Read More »Machar back in Juba
Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | Eye Radio in Juba is reporting that Dr Riek Machar has flown in for long overdue talks for his permanent return to the country. The United States recently said it will consider sanctions on leaders in South Sudan if they fail to form …
Read More »Uganda gears up for power export to Juba, Kinshasha
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is considering exporting power to the South Sudan Capital Juba and Kinshasha in the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC, the Energy and Mineral Development State Minister, Simon Du’janga has revealed. He says Uganda will extend electricity from Owen Falls and Karuma Dams through a …
Read More »South Sudan rebel leader plans return in May: UN envoy
United Nations, United States | AFP | South Sudan’s rebel leader Riek Machar is planning to return to Juba in May under a power-sharing deal that a UN envoy said Tuesday offered the “best chance” of ending the war. UN envoy David Shearer met last week with Machar in his …
Read More »S.Africa plans $1bn investment in South Sudan oil industry
Juba, South Sudan | AFP | South Africa and South Sudan signed an outline agreement on Friday that could see Pretoria invest around $1 billion (880 million euros) in South Sudan’s struggling oil industry. The agreement, which will be subject to detailed negotiations between the countries, was made between two …
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