JUBA -
21 Feb
Kiir dissolves entire government, appoints new VPs
President Salva Kiir has dissolved his cabinet and sacked his two vice-presidents just one day before the formation of a unity government, a key step in a long-delayed peace process.
JUBA -
21 Feb
Cabinet holds its last meeting
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has presided over the last cabinet meeting today before the formation of a transitional government of national unity.
NAIROBI -
21 Feb
Prominent politician joins Machar as parties seek new government
A prominent politician who resigned from the SPLM party on Tuesday, declared his intention on Thursday, to join the opposition group under Dr. Riek Machar.
RUMBEK -
21 Feb
US ambassador visits Rumbek to assess security situation
US Ambassador to South Sudan Thomas Hushek on Wednesday paid a brief visit to the Lakes State capital, Rumbek to assess the security situation in the region.
JUBA -
21 Feb
Security officers warned against extorting truck drivers in Juba
An official from South Sudan Chamber of Commerce has asked national security agents and police personal extorting truck drivers in Juba to desist from the act.
JUBA -
21 Feb
Aid agency urges new government to prioritize citizens’ needs
As plans get underway for the formation of the unity government, a humanitarian agency on Friday urged political leaders to prioritize peace and providing humanitarian access to...
