The East African
Monday, August 24, 2015 - 07:06
South Sudan President Salva Kiir’s agreeing to sign the latest deal to restore peace has raised a glimmer of hope for the people of a country that has not known peace since fighting broke out in December 2013.
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 07:16
The United States on Wednesday circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution proposing an arms embargo and targeted sanctions against South Sudan if President Salva Kiir refuses to sign a peace accord ending the country's civil war.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 08:16
South Sudan President Salva Kiir refused to sign a peace deal with rival Riek Machar after finding the text of the accord had been altered from the one that had been agreed upon, the government camp now says.
Monday, August 17, 2015 - 12:52
The political crisis in South Sudan looks set to continue as it emerged that the warring parties - President Salva Kiir's government and opposition led by Dr Riek Machar (right) - will not meet the August 17 deadline to sign peace agreement.
Friday, July 17, 2015 - 06:00
The United States on Wednesday reiterated its opposition to a third term for Rwanda President Paul Kagame.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 06:37
An umbrella body of civil societies in East Africa has sued the Burundi government at the East Africa Court of Justice over President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term.
Friday, July 10, 2015 - 06:30
United States National Security Advisor Susan Rice, long regarded as a key backer of the South Sudan government, denounced President Salva Kiir on Thursday and challenged the legitimacy of his rule.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - 06:26
The ruling party of Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has swept to an expected overwhelming victory in controversial parliament elections that were boycotted by the opposition, according to official results released Tuesday.
Friday, June 26, 2015 - 06:23
The US House of Congress has finally voted to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) by 10 years.
Monday, May 11, 2015 - 07:29
Contrary to popular perceptions, the current conflict is not driven by ethnic hatred between the Dinka and Nuer but rather by the leaders’ willingness to politicise their power struggle along these ethnic lines. The author discusses how the continued calls for an arms embargo can paradoxically become a big step back in resolving the conflict.