Sudanese Militia Leader Ali Kushayb Jailed for 20 Years by ICC Over Darfur Atrocities

By Emmanuel Garjiek The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced Sudanese militia commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman — widely known as Ali Kushayb — to 20 years in prison for…

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Plainclothes Officers Shoot Dead Two Suspected Robbers, Fire Teargas to Disperse Crowd in Nairobi CBD

By Emmanuel Garjiek A dramatic mid-morning confrontation unfolded on Tuesday, December 9, along Moi Avenue in Nairobi’s Central Business District after plainclothes detectives shot and killed two suspected armed robbers.…

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The Importance of the Heglig Oilfield for South Sudan

Report by: Alnaeim Mubarak Kuol The Heglig oilfield represents a strategically vital hub for South Sudan, serving as the main collection point for crude oil transported from the Unity (Unite)…

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UNMISS Urges South Sudan Leaders to Back Dialogue with Concrete Action to End Violence

By Emmanuel Garjiek The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has welcomed renewed commitments by the country’s political leaders to strengthen dialogue and work towards national unity but warned…

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Rising Tensions in Heglig… Sudanese Forces Cross the Border and Hand Over Their Equipment to South Sudan

Juba – Agencies South Sudan’s People’s Defense Forces have confirmed the arrival of Sudanese army units that withdrew from the oil-rich Heglig area following escalating security threats from the Rapid…

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Africa Leads Global Tourism Growth as Morocco Joins Rising Regional Powerhouses

Published: Emmanuel Garjiek Africa is rapidly consolidating its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing tourism regions, with Morocco joining Uganda, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia and others…

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Uganda Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Accuses Security Forces of Assault

Kampala, Uganda By Emmanuel Garjiek Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has claimed he was assaulted by security personnel while on the campaign trail ahead of…

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The Ministry of Labour has issued a new directive ordering strict compliance with national labour laws and work permits.

By Emmanuel Garjiek The Ministry of Labour has issued a new directive ordering all organizations, companies, NGOs, and business entities operating in South Sudan to strictly comply with national labor…

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Stakeholders in Juba Hold Dialogue to Accelerate Peace and Support South Sudan’s Democratic Transition

Juba, South Sudan — November 21, 2025Reported by Emmanuel Garjiek Government officials, civil society leaders, and international partners have concluded a three-day national dialogue in Juba aimed at accelerating peace…

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