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Al-Sisi welcomes consensus between government of South Sudan and opposition
The South Sudanese government formed on Saturday a national unity government to mark the end of the over the six-year civil war
South Sudan president reappoints rebel leader Machar in unity government
The latest development came in the wake of Kiir compromising on the number of states, which had been a major source of disagreement with the opposition group led by Machar.
South Sudan’s peace talks to resume after agreeing on new roadmap to end conflicts
The government confirmed negotiations to resume on Saturday
South Sudan invites Egypt to participate in peace talks in Juba
Leader of Sovereignty Council of Sudan headed to Juba on Sunday
Egypt’s Petroleum Minister to participate in South Sudan Oil & Power Conference
Egypt, South Sudan own 90% of oil production in Nile Basin
Egypt sends medical aid to South Sudan
Egyptian ambassador to South Sudan Ahmed Bahaa El-Din said the shipment comes as part of supporting the health sector in the brotherly country.
Al-Sisi voices support toward Ghana’s developmental efforts
President meets with AUHIP Chairperson for Sudan, South Sudan
Egypt will continue supporting stability, security of South Sudan: Al-Sisi
Salva Kiir arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for two-day visit
Rights groups warn about increase of executions in South Sudan
South Sudanese government denied findings on use of death penalty
Al-Sisi addresses with Kenyan counterpart supporting stability in South Sudan, Somalia
Both discussed latest political developments, enhancement of mutual trade, investments
South Sudan reconciliation deal raises concerns over undermining previous war crimes
Deal between government, conflicting factions has been reached earlier this month to stop fighting
South Sudan: More than 200 child soldiers released, UN says
Shoukry discusses bilateral relations, regional affairs with Kiir in South Sudan
Shoukry signed memorandum of understanding for political consultation between Cairo, Juba
Shoukry starts African tour on Monday with South Sudan, Kenya
Abbas meets Sudanese officials to boost security cooperation
South Sudan interested in collaborating with Egypt in health sector: Johnson
We aim to benefit from Egypt’s experience in defeating hepatitis, says minister
EAC ratifies ‘three blocs’ agreement in Q1 2018
Bloc includes Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan, activation requires approval of 16 countries
Shoukry, Eritrean officials discuss South Sudan, regional issues
Shoukry reviewed the Egyptian efforts to boost stability and peace in South Sudan
Egypt was second to acknowledge independence of South Sudan: Al-Sisi
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Tuesday that Egypt was the second country to acknowledge the independence of South Sudan on 9 July 2011, and that Egypt will provide as much support as it can to South Sudan in all fields. In a press conference with South Sudanese president Salva Kiir, Al-Sisi also said …
Egypt continues bilateral talks in New York
Shoukry meets with counterparts from Ireland, South Sudan during UN general assembly
A megaproject rises in east Africa
Roads, railways, port, pipelines to link Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and South Sudan
‘Abstain from politics,’ S. Sudan ex-rebel leader told
Following Riek Machar’s reported reappearance in Khartoum, the South Sudanese government has started laying down conditions for the eventual return home of the former vice president and rebel leader.
Egypt abstains from voting on UNSC decision to deploy soldiers in South Sudan
The Egyptian delegation said that any intervention should be coordinated with the South Sudanese government
African leaders eye bigger role for AU forces
The role of AU forces is on the rise as African leaders voted on Monday to send a large AU military force to South Sudan with a more robust mandate than the 12,000-strong UN protection force already in the country.
AU succession battle looms in Kigali
Crises, such as South Sudan, Somalia and Burundi, are clamoring for attention at the upcoming African Union summit. So, too is the thorny question of who should succeed Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as AU Commission chair.
Nile Cooperation akin to teamwork in sports
For any football team, you have the goal keeper, defenders, midfielders, strikers, and the coach. These entities blend together so as to secure victory for their team. Separately, they would achieve nothing, for it is through team work (cooperation) that the eleven players can face their opponents (challenges) and win. The players are organised into …
Egyptian embassy ensures safety of Egyptians in Juba following clashes
Embassy receives around 45 Egyptians who are currently staying there until ceasefire
Internally displaced in South Sudan growing
A cease-fire called by South Sudan’s leadership seemed to be holding on Tuesday. Civilians in Juba ventured out of make-shift shelters for the first time in days. Many took advantage of the truce to leave the capital.
South Sudan’s walk on the brink of disaster
Heavy fighting, hundreds dead, thousands on the run and urgent appeals from the international community for an end to the violence: the story unfolding in South Sudan seems sadly familiar.
South Sudan fighting could ‘escalate into full-scale war’
Fighting erupted in South Sudan’s capital Juba on Monday between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and ex-rebel leader Riek Macher. Former UN diplomat Peter Schumann said this may escalate into a full-scale war.
Embassies evacuate as violence worsens in South Sudan
Embassies have begun evacuating non-essential staff as violence continues to spiral in South Sudan. Fighting continues to rage between troops loyal to the president and vice president sparking fears of civil war