July 08, 2016 (GSN) - The looming insecurities in South Sudan, many fears, might plunge the country to full scale civil war. Although many praised the regional body, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), for facilitating  the cease fire that pave the way in safeguarding the people from scorches of the devastating intrastate conflicts in South Sudan,  lack of concerted and consistent pressure on the warring parties is about to puncture the loosely maintained peace

Juba, June 18, 2016 (GSN) - South Sudan’s transitional parliament is being urged by authorities and the people of Abyei region to quickly sort out the issue of Abyei status as it begins to function in Juba to allow the contested region enjoy being part of South Sudan in totality.

Asmara, June 15, 2016 (GSN)Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, often labelled as Africa’s Kim Jong-un due to his dictatorial regime, is believed to have placed his troops on high alert after intense clashes broke out in the border region between his country and Ethiopia.