Sudan: RSF drone strike sparks fires, power outage in Khartoum

A drone attack launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted two power stations in Omdurman, western Khartoum, yesterday evening, causing fires and a power outage across the Sudanese capital, according to Sudan’s national electricity company. In a …

Amnesty accuses Ugandan troops of violating South Sudan arms ban

Amnesty International urged the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday to enforce and renew an arms embargo on South Sudan, accusing Uganda of breaching the ban by deploying troops and military equipment to the conflict-stricken country. The call …

Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel Kuol: The Goodluck Johnathan of South Sudan in the Rise to Power (Part 2)

THE GOODLUCK JOHNATHAN OF SOUTH IN THE RISE TO PRESIDENTIAL POWER By Emmanuel Ariech Deng, Juba-South Sudan Wednesday, 14 May 2025 (PW) — Let us all disagree to agree that a chance of becoming president does involve invisible powers to attain. In the …

Glenties doctor recalls harrowing mission in South Sudan

A Glenties doctor has told of the challenges faced working in one of the world’s most difficult humanitarian environments. Dr Louise McKenna has just returned from her assignment working in the Bentiu IDP camp in South Sudan The Bentiu IDP camp is one of …

UN Security Council urged to renew, enforce arms embargo on South Sudan to protect civilians

S.Sudan govt denies death of president after social media outcry

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN - South Sudan's government on Thursday denied that President Salva Kiir had died, following online speculation. The long-serving 73-year-old leader has long been dogged by rumours of ill-health. But he has been pictured in recent …

Amnesty Alleges Ugandan Troops Flouted South Sudan Arms Ban

Amnesty International has called on the United Nations Security Council to enforce and renew the arms embargo on South Sudan, alleging that the recent deployment of Ugandan troops in the country represents a “clear breach” of the international restriction. …

“Reject hatred, retaliation”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Cautions after Second Church Official Killed

“Reject retaliation. Reject hatred. Choose peace. Let mercy, justice, and wisdom prevail over anger,” the South Sudanese Catholic Bishop emphasizes in his statement shared with ACI Africa.  In the statement, he describes the murders at St. Mary Help of …

UK High Court orders South Sudan to pay Afreximbank US$657 million

Author: Atem Kuir | Published: 3 hours ago Courtesy| South Sudan government has been ordered to pay US$657 million to the Cairo-based Afreximbank by a court in London in a debt dispute brought against the government last year. According to Global Trade …

South Sudan resumes oil exports after RSF attack in Port Sudan

By Aguok Chok South Sudan has resumed crude oil exports after it was temporarily halted for two days due to drone strikes on Port Sudan. The Rapid Support Forces’ drone attacks in Port Sudan had compromised vital oil infrastructure critical for the …