August 31, 2021 (ZALINGEI) - One student was killed and 11 others wounded on Tuesday after police fired bullets to disperse protesters at the headquarters of the State Government and the University of Zalingei. A group of university students organized a protest outside the University of Zalingei calling to develop student housing. The police opened fire to disperse the protesters when they entered the university, eight students were wounded three of them are in critical condition. To (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY, Central Darfur State

August 31, 2021 (JUBA)- South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has halted his government's participation in the Rome talks with the South Sudanese Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA), dashing any prospects for peace in a country ruined by civil wars and rampant corruption. “We have decided to pause the ongoing Sant'Egidio led Rome Peace initiative. Our pursuit of an inclusive peace should never be taken for weakness and used as a window to kill the innocent”, he said at the inauguration of the (...) - News / South Sudan, FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY, South Sudanese Opposition

August 31, 2021 (KAMPALA) - Uganda and South Sudan have agreed to patrol the Nimule-Juba highway where drivers and travellers have been attacked in the recent past. The agreement follows the killing of travellers, including two Catholic nuns, by unknown militia on road. Uganda's First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga tweeted on Monday that there would be police check points every 10km along the usually busy highway. "Uganda has expressed its concerns at the continued assault, attacks (...) - News / Banditry / Robbery, South Sudan, Uganda

August 30, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - The Sudanese Communist Party (SCP) accused the military component of the Sovereign Council of seeking to prohibit the employment of its members in the civil service. «The military component and those around it instigate an employment ban on the communists in civil service, especially in the ministries of finance and foreign affairs,» SCP Spokesman Fathi Fadl told the Sudan Tribune. He pointed out that about 100 to 120 of its members who work in the (...) - News

August 30, 2021 (KHARTOUM) — The transitional government on Monday launched a new national action plan to combat human trafficking in Sudan which is the primary transit country of migrants to Europe from the Horn of Africa. With the participation of Justice Minister Nasreldine Abdel Bari and European Union Ambassador to Sudan Robert van den Dool, the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking (NCCT) inaugurated the National Action Plan for Combating Human Trafficking 2021-2023 in Sudan. (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY

August 30, 2021 (JUBA) - A prominent South Sudanese politician has said failed leadership in the young nation has turned the peoples' long-held demands and their hopes into a «nightmare». “Three decades ago, the true demand of our masses long abandoned was revived; two decades later full of hope they decided to have a country; and in the last decade their dreams were turned into a nightmare by a failed leadership. But their hope is much alive”, Lam Akol tweeted on Monday. The opposition (...) - News / South Sudan, Politics

August 30, 2021 (JUBA) - South Sudanese authorities have temporarily blocked access to social media services across the country as part of security measures to abort calls for protests for peaceful regime change in the country scheduled for August 30, 2021. Leaders of the civil society groups organizing for the mass protest say the plan has not changed but have decided to carry out more consultations with some top security officers, army generals and police services to provide protection (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

August 29, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan and Chad Sunday discussed ways to increase joint cooperation to address the security challenges facing the two counties particularly the armed groups in Libya. Mohamat Idriss Deby Chairman of the Transitional Military Council (CMT) in Chad arrived in Khartoum on a two-day visit. He met with the Head of the Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok. Also, Deby held a closed-door meeting with al-Burhan, (...) - News / Chad, FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY

August 28, 2021 (JUBA) - Some twenty people are killed and over 20,000 displaced following the intercommunal fighting in Western Equatoria state, according to a statement released by the National Salvation Front (NAS). Since last July armed clashes have erupted in Tombura County between the Azande and Balanda ethnic groups. The UN Mission in South Sudan UNMISS deployed patrols to protect civilians but the violence continued in the area. In a statement extended t the Sudan Tribune the (...) - News

August 28, 2021 (KHARTOUM) Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and the Sudanese Communist Party (SCP) Saturday pursued dialogue on ways to implement the goals of the December Revolution and reuniting the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) that toppled the former regime. Last June, Hamdok launched a call to reunite the revolution's political forces and armed groups in order to implement its slogans for freedom, peace, and justice. Except for the SCP and an armed group led by Minni Minnawi, the (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY, Democratic Transition in Sudan

August 28, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan has called for dialogue between Algeria and Morocco to resolve their difference and to reestablish bilateral ties. On 24 August, Algeria cut diplomatic relations with Morocco, citing «hostile actions», but Morrocc rejected the «fallacious allegations». The Sudanese foreign ministry said deeply concerned about the recent developments between the «brothers» in two northern Africa countries. "Sudan calls on the two parties to reach a friendly and (...) - News

August 27, 2021 (JUBA) - A former presidential adviser has Friday dismissed reports linking him to a coalition of civil society groups planning for mass protest next week in South Sudan. Daniel Awet Akot, a former adviser to President Salva Kiir on military affairs and a senior member of the ruling Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) told the Sudan Tribune on Friday none of the leaders of the coalition of the civil society groups had contacted him. "I do not know their leaders. I (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY, South Sudan's transition

August 27, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan's Transition Partners Council renewed its commitment to expedite the appointment of governors and the Transitional Legislative Council. On Thursday, the council, which includes the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) and the military component, held a consultative meeting headed by Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, head of the Sovereignty Council, to discuss a number of national issues. After the meeting, Maryam al-Mahdi Minister of Foreign Affairs and the (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY, Democratic Transition in Sudan

August 27, 2021 (JUBA)- The U.S. Embassy in Juba issued an alert on Friday to the Americans in South Sudan, warning them to keep a low profile during protests planned on Monday 30 August. Civil society groups called for peaceful but unauthorized protests across the country to protest violence, mismanagement and corruption in the country by the ruling elite. "The demonstrations are not approved by the host government. All citizens should exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings, (...) - News

August 27, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Nigeria's former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been appointed as a special envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for the Horn of Africa region. «(...) Moussa Faki Mahamat, is pleased to announce the appointment of H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as his High Representative for the Horn of Africa region,» said the African Union Commission on Thursday. Obasanjo's appointment comes in line with the (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY, African Union Commission

August 26, 2021 (ADDIS ABABA) - South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has appreciated the Ethiopian government efforts in ensuring peace and stability prevails in the world's youngest nation. Kiir made the remarks after his delegation concluded a one-day official visit to the Horn of African nation on Thursday. The Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the South Sudanese leader mainly discussed way of strengthening bilateral ties and regional issues of mutual concern. The two leaders, (...) - News / Ethiopia, South Sudan, FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

August 26, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan received over $857 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of a global effort to support vulnerable countries to cope with the negative impact of COVID 19 on their economy. Earlier this week, the IFM announced that about $650 billion have been allocated to its members to address the need for reserves, build confidence, and foster the resilience and stability of the global economy. The allocation, which has been made to 190 IMF members (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

August 26, 2021 (JUBA)- South Sudan has obtained $334 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under general allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). The loan was approved by the Board of Directors and went into effect on August 23rd, 2021, according a South Sudan Central Bank statement. South Sudan's Central Bank governor, Dier Tong Ngor said the money from IMF would be improve the living condition of the people with sense of transparency. "We also wanted to reiterate our (...) - News / South Sudan, Economy

August 26, 2021 (JUBA) – South Sudan's presidential advisor on security, Tut Kew Gatluak and former Finance minister, Deng Athorbei are set to join the Political Bureau of the country's governing party (SPLM), a senior party official said. The Political Bureau is the highest decision-making organ of the ruling party. In an interview with Sudan Tribune on Wednesday, Kuol Manyang Juuk, said both Gatluak and Athorbei should be rewarded for the good work they did. “Deng Athorbei has been a (...) - News

August 26, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan's army Chief of Staff and the head of Saudi military intelligence discussed cooperation between the two armies. In a statement released on Thursday, the Sudanese Military Media said that Lt Gen Mohamed Osman al-Hussein received Maj Gen Hussam Abdullah Al-Damer on Thursday. «The meeting discussed ways to enhance and develop cooperation for the sake of security and stability of the two countries and their armies,» reads the statement. The Military Media (...) - News / Saudi Arabia, FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY

August 25, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Fighters belonging to an armed group attacked the medical staff members of a hospital in West Darfur, said a local medical group on Wednesday and called to arrest the perpetrators. «A group affiliated with one of the armed movements beat up medical personnel in Morni Rural Hospital in Krenk locality,» reads a statement issued by West Darfur Doctors Committee. The statement further described the attack as «brutal» and that some of the victims were women and men (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY

August 25, 2021 (JUBA) - South Sudan does not have a succession plan for President Salva Kiir, his spokesperson said, amid growing demands for the former to step down from power. Ateny Wek Ateny has described the South Sudanese leader as a unifying factor without whom the young nation could descend into chaos. But activists and political opponents portray Kiir as a big liability to the country, with many expressing frustration with his performance either through rebellion or call on him (...) - News / South Sudan, Politics, FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

August 25, 2021 (JUBA) - A senior South Sudanese armed opposition (SPLM-IO) official has appealed to all parties to the revitalised peace agreement to ensure sustainable peace and facilitate the operationalisation of the Transitional Security Arrangements. «Because if we succeed, it will be easy for the parties to agreement to conduct elections at the end of transitional period,» Manawa Peter Gatkouth told Sudan Tribune on Thursday. Gatkouth, who currently serves as Water and Irrigation (...) - News / SPLM/A In Opposition, Corruption

August 25, 2021 (KHARTOUM) Tunisia plans to propose again to the Security Council a new draft text calling on Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia to resume talks to reach a binding agreement on the filling and operation of a huge hydropower dam on the Blue Nile. On 7 July, the UN 15-member body held a meeting to discuss the stalled talks on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) but declined to adopt a draft resolution circulated by Tunisia which was a non-permanent of the Security Council. On (...) - News / Ethiopia, Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

August 24, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - The Transitional Sovereign Council received on Tuesday an initiative for social peace in the disputed Abyei Area made by the Ngok Dinka tribes in Sudan. Members of the Sovereign Council Siddiq Tawer and Tahir Hajar met on Tuesday, a delegation of the High Council for Coordination of Abyei Dinka Affairs in Sudan headed by Moen Paul to discuss the challenges facing the Ngok Dinka in Sudan. In statements to the media after the meeting, Moen said the delegation (...) - News / Abyei

August 24, 2021 (JUBA) – The leadership of the National Salvation Front (NAS) has denied the hold-out group's alleged involvement in recent attacks on the Juba-Nimule highway in South Sudan. He denial comes in the wake of accusations labelled against the group by the country's authorities. “The leadership of NAS refutes these baseless and unfounded accusations and strongly condemns these Juba regime's agents and peddlers of lies for their futile attempt to mislead the people of South Sudan and (...) - News / National Salvation Front (NAS), FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

August 24, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - The Transitional Sovereign Council received on Tuesday an initiative for social peace in the disputed Abyei Area made by the Ngok Dinka tribes in Sudan. Members of the Sovereign Council Siddiq Tawer and Tahir Hajar met on Tuesday, a delegation of the High Council for Coordination of Abyei Dinka Affairs in Sudan headed by Moen Paul to discuss the challenges facing the Ngok Dinka in Sudan. In statements to the media after the meeting, Moen said the delegation (...) - News / Abyei

August 24, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan and Libya agreed on Tuesday to activate a regional security agreement to curb human trafficking and illegal immigration. Musa al-Koni Vice-President of the Libyan Presidential Council accompanied by the Libyan Minister of Immigration arrived in Khartoum on a two-day visit. The visiting Libyan delegation held a meeting with the Vice-Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council to discuss ways to activate joint border security agreements that include (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY

August 24, 2021 (JUBA) - Activists are calling for mass protests in Juba and other parts o South Sudan amid demands for President Salva Kiir and the First Vice President Riek Machar to step down. The activists are doubtful that provisions in the peace deal would be implemented if the two leaders remained at the helm of the country's leadership. The development is envisioned to be one of the first of its kind since the secession of the country from neighboring Sudan in 2011. “These are (...) - News

August 23, 2021 (JUBA) - The splinter group of South Sudan's armed opposition movement (SPLM/A-IO) under its former chief of general staff, Lt. General Simon Gatwech Dual has appointed former Mining minister, Henry Odwar Dillah as head the faction's political wing. Manasseh Zindo, a senior member of the group, announced Odwar's appointment on Monday. “The SPLA-IO selfless military command behind the Kitgwang declaration has announced the appointment of Cde. Henry Odwar as the head of the (...) - News / SPLM/A In Opposition, FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY, Politics

August 23, 2021 (JUBA) - A South Sudanese presidential aide on Monday belittled accusations that President Salva Kiir was hindering security arrangements implementation to strengthen his grip on power stressing his full commitment to the revitalized peace pact. «President Salva Kiir is not at all an obstacle to the implementation of the peace agreement,» said Presidential Adviser for National Security Affairs Tut Gatluak in response to statements by SPLM-IO Spokesman Manawa Gathuoth about (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

August 23, 2021 (JUBA) - The United Nations in South Sudan (UNMISS) has warned its personnel to stay away from areas expected to witness a large turn-out of protestors in the coming days. The UN, in an advisory, said its personnel should immediately report all security incidents and unusual activities as it monitors the overall security situation in the lead up to the planned events and issue advisories as deemed appropriate. The advisory urged UN personnel to be vigilant and to avoid (...) - News / South Sudan, Protest & Activism, UNMISS - United Nations Mission in South Sudan

August 22, 2021 (WASHINGTON) - The World Bank Group has appointed Firas Raad, a Jordanian national, as the new Country Manager for South Sudan. He succeeds Husam Abudagga, who recently completed his two-year term as the Group's Country Manager. Raad, the Group said in a recent statement, will be leading an expanding country program focused on delivering project financing and analytical services in support of South Sudan's development priorities. The World Bank Group's current portfolio in (...) - News / South Sudan, World Bank

19 – 21 August 2021 His Excellency Dr Abdallah Hamdok, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Sudan and Chairperson of IGAD, accompanied by Ministers of Defence, Foreign Affairs, Trade, Transportation and the Governor of Central Bank of Sudan, and other senior Government officials concluded a three-day official visit to Juba, today Saturday, 21st August 2021,. The visit was preceded by an advanced delegation headed by the newly appointed Special Envoy of Sudan for peace in South Sudan. The (...) - Press Releases / North-South Sudan relations

August 21, 2021 (JUBA) - Sudan and South Sudan agreed to enhance the joint cooperation security cooperation between the two countries and to open borders for the free movement of people and goods. Sudanese Prime Minister paid a three-day visit to Juba for talks on the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement, joint cooperation between the two Sudans and regional issues particularly the Tigray crisis in neighbouring Ethiopia. A joint statement issued on Sunday confirmed that the (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY, North-South Sudan relations