South Sudanese leaders agree to ceasefire South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and rebel commander Riek Machar have agreed a ceasefire deal, a regional mediator has said. News • 09 May 14
South Sudanese leaders agree to ceasefire South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and rebel commander Riek Machar have agreed a ceasefire deal, a regional mediator has said. News • 09 May 14
South Sudan's President agrees to peace talks South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has agreed to fly to Ethiopia for talks to try and end four months of fighting in the world's newest nation, US Secretary of State John Kerry has said. News • 02 May 14
South Sudan's President agrees to peace talks South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has agreed to fly to Ethiopia for talks to try and end four months of fighting in the world's newest nation, US Secretary of State John Kerry has said. News • 02 May 14
UN highlights use of child soldiers in South Sudan The UN's top human rights official warned South Sudan's leaders that they would be responsible should the "real danger" of famine become a reality. News • 30 Apr 14
UN highlights use of child soldiers in South Sudan The UN's top human rights official warned South Sudan's leaders that they would be responsible should the "real danger" of famine become a reality. News • 30 Apr 14
UN warns conditions in South Sudan could worsen Over one million people in South Sudan have been forced from their homes during more than three months of ongoing fighting, with conditions continuing to worsen, the UN has warned. News • 29 Mar 14
UN warns conditions in South Sudan could worsen Over one million people in South Sudan have been forced from their homes during more than three months of ongoing fighting, with conditions continuing to worsen, the UN has warned. News • 29 Mar 14
South Sudan takes backpacks meant for children UNICEF has said it is "extremely concerned" over the use by South Sudanes government troops of school supplies and backpacks that were supposed to be destined for children. News • 04 Feb 14
South Sudan takes backpacks meant for children UNICEF has said it is "extremely concerned" over the use by South Sudanes government troops of school supplies and backpacks that were supposed to be destined for children. News • 04 Feb 14
South Sudan rivals sign ceasefire deal South Sudan's government and rebels have signed a ceasefire agreement in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. News • 23 Jan 14
South Sudan rivals sign ceasefire deal South Sudan's government and rebels have signed a ceasefire agreement in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. News • 23 Jan 14
200 drown in South Sudan ferry accident At least 200 people in South Sudanese have drowned in a ferry accident on the White Nile river while fleeing fighting in the city of Malakal. News • 14 Jan 14
200 drown in South Sudan ferry accident At least 200 people in South Sudanese have drowned in a ferry accident on the White Nile river while fleeing fighting in the city of Malakal. News • 14 Jan 14
Thousands displaced by violence in South Sudan Médecins Sans Frontières is working with thousands of people who have fled conflict in South Sudan. Galleries • 09 Jan 14
Thousands displaced by violence in South Sudan Médecins Sans Frontières is working with thousands of people who have fled conflict in South Sudan. Galleries • 09 Jan 14
South Sudan peace talks under way South Sudanese rebels and a government delegation have started peace talks to try to end fighting that has left the world's newest state on the brink of civil war. News • 07 Jan 14
South Sudan peace talks under way South Sudanese rebels and a government delegation have started peace talks to try to end fighting that has left the world's newest state on the brink of civil war. News • 07 Jan 14
Oil prices rebound from recent falls Brent crude edged over $107 a barrel today, bouncing back from its biggest weekly fall in six months. Business • 06 Jan 14
Oil prices rebound from recent falls Brent crude edged over $107 a barrel today, bouncing back from its biggest weekly fall in six months. Business • 06 Jan 14
Delays to South Sudan peace talks Sustained gunfire was heard in the South Sudanese capital Juba, as peace talks between rebels and the government faced further delays in neighbouring Ethiopia. News • 06 Jan 14
Delays to South Sudan peace talks Sustained gunfire was heard in the South Sudanese capital Juba, as peace talks between rebels and the government faced further delays in neighbouring Ethiopia. News • 06 Jan 14
South Sudan peace talks to begin tomorrow South Sudanese rebels will begin face-to-face talks with the government, aimed at ending weeks of ethnic violence, tomorrow after several days of delay. News • 04 Jan 14
South Sudan peace talks to begin tomorrow South Sudanese rebels will begin face-to-face talks with the government, aimed at ending weeks of ethnic violence, tomorrow after several days of delay. News • 04 Jan 14
South Sudan peace talks begin in Ethiopia Members of South Sudan's government and rebels have begun peace talks in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa. News • 03 Jan 14
South Sudan peace talks begin in Ethiopia Members of South Sudan's government and rebels have begun peace talks in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa. News • 03 Jan 14
Government to donate aid to South Sudan The Irish Government is to dispatch 40 tonnes of emergency supplies to South Sudan where fighting is continuing. News • 03 Jan 14
Government to donate aid to South Sudan The Irish Government is to dispatch 40 tonnes of emergency supplies to South Sudan where fighting is continuing. News • 03 Jan 14
South Sudan president declares state of emergency South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has declared a state of emergency in two states. News • 01 Jan 14
South Sudan president declares state of emergency South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has declared a state of emergency in two states. News • 01 Jan 14
South Sudan peace talks set to take place South Sudan's government and rebels have sent delegates to peace talks in Ethiopia, according to officials. News • 31 Dec 13
South Sudan peace talks set to take place South Sudan's government and rebels have sent delegates to peace talks in Ethiopia, according to officials. News • 31 Dec 13
South Sudan rebel leader wants talks before truce South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar has said that any ceasefire called by the government must be credible and properly monitored. News • 28 Dec 13
South Sudan rebel leader wants talks before truce South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar has said that any ceasefire called by the government must be credible and properly monitored. News • 28 Dec 13
UN to double number of peacekeepers in S Sudan The United Nations Security Council has approved plans to almost double the number of UN peacekeepers in South Sudan. News • 24 Dec 13
UN to double number of peacekeepers in S Sudan The United Nations Security Council has approved plans to almost double the number of UN peacekeepers in South Sudan. News • 24 Dec 13
Brent hits 2 week high with focus on South Sudan Brent crude hit a two-week high near $112 a barrel today as internal strife in South Sudan threatened the country's oil output. Business • 23 Dec 13
Brent hits 2 week high with focus on South Sudan Brent crude hit a two-week high near $112 a barrel today as internal strife in South Sudan threatened the country's oil output. Business • 23 Dec 13
UN chief requests extra troops for South Sudan UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has asked the UN Security Council to send 5,500 more peacekeepers to South Sudan. News • 23 Dec 13
UN chief requests extra troops for South Sudan UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has asked the UN Security Council to send 5,500 more peacekeepers to South Sudan. News • 23 Dec 13
US aircraft come under fire in South Sudan Three US aircraft came under fire from unidentified forces yesterday while trying to evacuate Americans from the spiralling conflict in South Sudan. News • 22 Dec 13
US aircraft come under fire in South Sudan Three US aircraft came under fire from unidentified forces yesterday while trying to evacuate Americans from the spiralling conflict in South Sudan. News • 22 Dec 13
UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan attack Two United Nations peacekeepers from India were killed and a third wounded when a UN base in South Sudan was overrun by armed youths yesterday evening, UN spokesman Joe Contreras confirmed this morning. News • 20 Dec 13
UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan attack Two United Nations peacekeepers from India were killed and a third wounded when a UN base in South Sudan was overrun by armed youths yesterday evening, UN spokesman Joe Contreras confirmed this morning. News • 20 Dec 13
UN base in South Sudan attacked A UN peacekeeping base in South Sudan's Jonglei State has been attacked and there are reports that some people have been killed. News • 19 Dec 13
UN base in South Sudan attacked A UN peacekeeping base in South Sudan's Jonglei State has been attacked and there are reports that some people have been killed. News • 19 Dec 13
South Sudan army loses control of flashpoint town South Sudan's army said it had lost control of the flashpoint town of Bor, after clashes were reported with fighters loyal to the country's former vice president Riek Machar. News • 18 Dec 13
South Sudan army loses control of flashpoint town South Sudan's army said it had lost control of the flashpoint town of Bor, after clashes were reported with fighters loyal to the country's former vice president Riek Machar. News • 18 Dec 13
Five UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan attack Five UN peacekeepers and seven civilians working for the UN mission in South Sudan were killed in an ambush by unidentified attackers in the restive eastern state of Jonglei this afternoon, the United Nations said. News • 09 Apr 13
Five UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan attack Five UN peacekeepers and seven civilians working for the UN mission in South Sudan were killed in an ambush by unidentified attackers in the restive eastern state of Jonglei this afternoon, the United Nations said. News • 09 Apr 13
