Why peace in South Sudan is critical to regional stability

The Secretary General of the East African Community, Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera has reiterated that peace and stability were critical in attracting investments in the Great Lakes Region and that the involvement of the leaders, as well as the United Nations led by the Secretary General and his Special Envoy to the Region was extremely crucial. 
Amb. Sezibera, who was yesterday delivering the keynote speech themed Preparing the Ground For Responsible Investment, at the  Great Lakes Private...

What chance of peace after a year of South Sudan conflict?

The US warns South Sudan's leaders not to violate the peace deal signed aimed at ending a brutal civil war in the world's youngest state.

>The warring parties in South Sudan are still far from reaching a peace deal even after this week’s reconciliatory talks in Arusha, it has been observed.

With a change of plot and timing, Cry, the Beloved Country, a 1948 novel by Allan Paton that focused on South Africa, can suitably apply to South Sudan today.

Renewed conflict in South Sudan has stalled regional agreements and postponed the ‘independence dividend’ for citizens like this girl in Juba.

The UN again urges rival forces in South Sudan to lay down their arms, and says the first UN reinforcements should arrive in the next 48 hours.

 President Uhuru Kenyatta has congratulated his South Sudan counterpart Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar for holding face-to-face talks and signing a peace agreement Friday.

At least five African presidents are expected to witness the signing of the South Sudan peace deal brokered by Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) here today, The Citizen has reliably learnt.