The President of the Republic of South Sudan Salva Kiir has removed one of his vice-presidents, Benjamin Bol Mel, who had been rumored as his likely successor.Kiir revoked Bol Mel's military title of general and discharged him from the national security apparatus. He also fired the central bank governor and
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U.S. Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Over Deportation Dispute
**WASHINGTON, D.C.** – The United States has announced the immediate revocation of visas for all South Sudanese passport holders, citing the East African nation’s refusal to accept its citizens deported from the U.S. In a statement on Saturday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the U.S. will also deny
Sudan Imposes Import Ban on Kenya in Response to RSF Hosting
Sudan's Ministry of Trade and Supply has announced an indefinite suspension of all imports from Kenya. This decision comes in the wake of Kenya's recent choice to host the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Nairobi, a move that has escalated tensions between the two nations. The Sudanese Cabinet reached this
Kenya to help South Sudan move goods with ease
Kenya will facilitate cost effective movement of goods from the port of Mombasa to South Sudan. President William Ruto said South Sudan traders can choose to clear their goods from the port of Mombasa, Nairobi or Naivasha. The President was speaking in Juba after a bilateral meeting with President Salva
Uhuru wants fast-track of programmes for EAC citizens
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged East African Community (EAC) leaders to fast-track implementation of programmes and projects that will deliver quick results for the benefit of EAC citizens. Acknowledging the progress the EAC has made since its re-establishment more than two decades ago, the President emphasized the need for the leaders
Uhuru says infrastructure is key in Regional Integration
President Uhuru Kenyatta has underscored the importance of adequate infrastructure in accelerating regional integration. The President pointed out that the East African Community (EAC) will not be able to achieve its targets if its people cannot move from one side to the other and goods cannot be ferried from one part
