South Africa and South Sudan signed a bilateral agreement for infrastructure and aid, paving the way for Riek Machar's return.

The entities involved

• South Africa →

  country in southern Africa

  • Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Mon 17:53
  • Wildfire smoke is threatening business operations and health in South Africa.Mon 17:51
• South Sudan →

  country in East Africa

  • Riek Machar is involved in peace talks and elections, with Juba as the capital, and calls for political reforms in South Sudan.Mon 16:13
  • Archbishop Elias Taban Parangi mediated a political dialogue in Juba, South Sudan.Mon 16:13
• Riek Machar →

  first vice president of the independent Republic of South Sudan

  • IGAD is supporting South Sudan's peace process and elections, receiving greetings from Djibouti's President.Mon 10:09
  • A faction split occurred involving Riek Machar following his detention.Wed 11:23

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• South Sudan Opposition Alliance supports elections aimed at resolving peace agreement issues.Sep 11
• Stability in South Sudan must be achieved through the implementation of a peace agreement.Jul 7
• Cooperation is needed between Uganda and South Sudan to ensure peace and stability along their shared borders, with talks held in Arua.Jul 24
• Renewed fighting broke out between Uganda and South Sudan, prompting humanitarian aid efforts for returnees and locals.Aug 27
• The Peace and Security Council calls for dialogue, accountability, security sector reform, predictable funding, and an electoral roadmap in South Sudan.Sep 3