South Sudan

Eritrean national team back on the pitch after five-year hiatus

The national football team last played in January 2020. At the end of May, Asmara will host an international tournament to mark the 32nd anniversary of the country's independence.

Salva Kiir stands firm amid mediation attempts in his stand-off with Riek Machar

The South Sudanese president has embarked on what he hopes will be a pivotal showdown with his long-standing rival. With strong Ugandan support, he is also doing everything to reshape the national political scene.

Crunch week for IGAD's South Sudan envoy Raila Odinga

Tensions between Salva Kiir and Riek Machar hamper peace process

After a new purge within the executive, its two main leaders are once again at odds. A joint delegation to the peace talks with the opposition in Nairobi is now in serious doubt.