South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has appointed General Santino Deng Wol as the new head of the army, Kiir's spokesman said on Sunday, as part of a wider reshuffle within the government.

South Sudan’s president appoints new army chief 

At least 10 people were killed after a plane crashed on Tuesday in South Sudan's Jonglei state. "It was with great shock and horror to receive the news of the plane crash (HK-4274) of South Sudan Supreme Airline that happened today the 2nd day of March 2021 at around 5.

At least 10 killed in plane crash in South Sudan

Sudan: In Nyala, student demonstrations protested for a fourth consecutive day against rising bread and transportation prices.

Radical hike in prices of fuel, food & medicine led unrest in South Sudan

Over some $50 million dollars in unpaid bills, hundreds of South Sudanese politicians have been kicked out of hotels where they have been staying during the country's peace process, a hotel association said on Thursday.

Over $50 million in unpaid bills, South Sudan hotels kick out politicians

Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in South Sudan on Saturday (November 28) amid rising tension and instability in the region. The conflict between Ethiopia and Ethiopian region of Tigray is spiraling into neighbouring countrires and threatening regional stability.

Egypt president arrives in South Sudan amid rising regional tensions

India follows a long & deep tradition of contributing into United Nations peacekeeping missions. WION brings you a ground report from special training camp for UN's peacekeeping mission where braves are all geared up to be posted in South Sudan.

WION Ground Report: Indian troops all geared up for deployment in South Sudan

The commanding officer of the next Indian contingent to UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan said that as peace ambassadors the contingent will keep Indian flag high.

Will keep Indian flag high, says Commanding Officer of Indian contingent of UN peacekeepers

The commanding officer of the next Indian contingent to UN peacekeeping in South Sudan, that will leave towards the end of November has said that as "peace ambassadors, will keep the Indian flag high".

Exclusive: Will keep Indian flag high, says commanding officer of next Indian contingent of UN peacekeepers in South Sudan

India's food aid of 50 MT to deal with the COVID-19 crisis has reached Djibouti as part of Mission Sagar 2 which is focused on New Delhi's outreach to African countries.

India's COVID-19 food aid reaches Djibouti

In Sudan, the government declared an economic state of emergency to curb the country's skyrocketing inflation and rapid depreciation of the Sudanese pound.

Sudan addresses economic crises, annual inflation rate jumped to 167%

Switzerland and Germany being a part of Europe averted the infection rate of COVID-19 and considered as the most safest countries, where as South Sudan and countries on Equator are endangered with this disease.

These are the most safest and dangerous countries for COVID-19

Former rebel leader Riek Machar was sworn in as South Sudan's first vice president on Saturday after he agreed to form a unity government with his long-time rival President Salva Kiir, a move that could end years of fighting in the country.

Now to end 'long suffering': South Sudan's former rebel leader sworn in as first vice president

South Sudan's government forces and other armed groups have "deliberately starved" civilians by denying aid access and displacing communities, a United Nations rights probe said Thursday.

South Sudan citizens 'deliberately starved' by warring parties: UN

Heads of state and government officials from across Africa have gathered in Ethiopia's capital for talks primarily focused on ways to end to regional violence, including the conflicts in South Sudan and Libya. The 33rd African Union (AU) summit, which opened on Sunday in Addis Ababa, is being held under the theme "Silencing the Guns: Creating conducive conditions for Africa's development".

WION Dispatch: AU leaders seek end to regional conflicts at 33rd African Union

At least 32 people were killed Wednesday when suspected nomadic Misseriya herders from Sudan attacked a village in the disputed oil-rich region of Abyei along the border of South Sudan, a local official said.

32 killed in attack in disputed South Sudan border region: Official

An international aid organisation said Monday that a group of armed men had stormed their compound in northeastern South Sudan, assaulting and injuring five staff members.

Armed men stormed South Sudan compound: Aid organisation

The United States, a key supporter of South Sudan, said it was calling back its ambassador for consultations as it shows frustration with duelling leaders' failure to form a government.

US seeks to 're-evaluate relationship with South Sudan', calls back ambassador

South Sudan President Salva Kiir and rebel chief Riek Machar on Thursday were given another 100 days to form a power-sharing government after failing to resolve differences, a fresh delay that prompted a sharp US warning that the fledgling nation needed new leaders.

South Sudan rival leaders given 100 days to form unity government

South Sudan's exiled rebel leader Riek Machar on Saturday jetted back to the country for another round of peace talks with President Salva Kiir. This meeting is expected to come up with a way forward on forming a new government in South Sudan by the November 12th deadline.

South Sudan rebel leader jets back home for peace talks

South Sudan's exiled rebel leader Riek Machar is expected to make his first visit to Juba in a year for talks Monday with President Salva Kiir, government and opposition sources told AFP.

South Sudan rebel leader to meet president in Juba: Sources

The United States will give an additional $120 million in humanitarian assistance to help Latin America cope with the arrival of millions of Venezuelan migrants fleeing a crushing economic crisis, the State Department said on Wednesday.

US to give additional $120 million to help Venezuelan migrants

Tanzania was in mourning Sunday, preparing to bury 69 people who perished when a crashed fuel tanker exploded as crowds rushed to siphon off leaking petrol. President John Magufuli declared a period of mourning through Monday following the deadly blast near the town of Morogoro, west of Dar es Salaam.

Tanzania mourns 69 killed in fuel tanker blast

Major breakthrough in the political crisis in the Sudan. After months of unrest, the Sudan might finally be staring at some peace. We get you a ground report from Patrick Oyet at Juba in South Sudan and we also give a detailed break-down of the power-sharing deal between the military and opposition.

Gravitas: Power-sharing deal between military & opposition in the Sudan

One in five people in war zones has depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday, with many suffering severe forms of these mental illnesses.

Mental illness affects a fifth of people living in war zones

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