The SAF is the nation’s official military. Prior to the civil war, it was responsible with enforcing the border, protecting the country from foreign entities and maintaining internal security. As of ...

NAIROBI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - South Sudan has sent its troops to neighbouring Sudan to guard the strategic Heglig oil field near the border, its military head said on Thursday, days after the ...

South Sudan said it had resumed oil shipments after attacks on energy facilities in neighboring Sudan disrupted activity. "Operations in all oil fields in South Sudan have returned to a normal export, ...

South Sudan said it had resumed oil shipments after attacks on energy facilities in neighboring Sudan disrupted activity. “Operations in all oil fields in South Sudan have returned to a normal export, ...

JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan ’s president has dismissed Vice President Benjamin Bol, who had been considered a prospective successor, without explanation after growing concerns about renewed ...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Wednesday it would end protections from deportation for citizens of South Sudan. Citizens of South Sudan have qualified for Temporary Protected ...

UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan members on Wednesday voiced concern over the growing risk of nation-wide conflict returning to the country. The commission pointed to increasing armed ...

Salva Kiir, the president of South Sudan, met with then US president Barack Obama at the White House in 2011 to discuss the future of the newly independent state. Officials seated at the table were ...

UN investigators uncovered $2.2 billion in diverted funds under South Sudan’s “Oil for Roads” program, with over 90% of promised infrastructure never delivered. The nation remains heavily dependent on ...

Billions of dollars have been plundered via rampant corruption in South Sudan, according to the United Nations, financing conflict and starving essential services in one of Africa’s poorest nations.

South Sudan’s vice president, Riek Machar, was charged Thursday with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity. Justice Minister Geng Akech accused him of directing ethnic militias in deadly ...