The United States determined on Tuesday that members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias committed genocide in Sudan and it imposed sanctions on the group's leader; UN Mission in South Sudan says communal violence remains the primary driver of conflict in the country; South Sudan National Traffic Police Directorate has issued new directive reducing the validity of driving licenses; United Nations says more than 30 million people need aid in Sudan after 20 months of war; plus more.

Lawyers representing over 31 hotels in South Sudan have sued the government in the East African Court of Justice; Kenyan senator is calling for judicial inquiry to investigate the alleged abductions and disappearance of activists; American mourn Jimmy Carter; plus, more.

The removal of roadblocks on the busy Juba-Bor highway has sparked mixed reactions from commuters, residents, and security experts; World Health Organization says over 1,000 cases of Cholera were recorded in Malakal town of Upper Nile State; U.S. Congress is due to renew AGOA; plus, more.

Five people were killed and unknown number wounded during an intercommunal fighting in Lakes state. a lawmaker representing Cueibet county of Lakes state in National Legislative assembly, says more needs to stop violence in South Sudan; authorities in unity state say they are dealing with assumptions and stereotypes about cholera; plus, more

Some South Sudanese living in the Kenyan capital Nairobi say they expect 2025 to be better than 2024; In Upper Nile state’s capital Malakal, some displaced people hope to return home in 2025, while other residents hope the new year brings long-overdue government salaries; plus, more.

Women in South Sudan's Jonglei state say they need equality; national ministry of health ministry receives cholera vaccines to tackle outbreaks across South Sudan; plus, more.

Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, helped thousands of people in Sudan and South Sudan; Kenyans return to the streets; plus, more.

Authorities in Jonglei State's Duk County say three people were killed and six others were injured when a group of armed young men attacked communities in the county Thursday night. South Sudan’s Duk County officials say they suspect the attackers are from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area; Chadian civil society ask voters to stay home; President-elect Donald Trump follows through his campaign pledges; plus, more.

Residents of Jonglei state’s capital Bor celebrated Christmas without security incidents this year; cases of the deadly cholera disease continue to spread across South Sudan; small holder farmers go digital; journalists fight misinformation in Africa; plus, more.

Christians in South Sudan celebrate Christmas with a renewed hope despite economic hardship, insecurity and the effects of conflict in Sudan; ongoing economic hardships, inflation and hunger has not blocked South Sudanese from celebrating Christmas; South Sudanese spending Christmas away from home say they miss the warmth of family gatherings, traditional celebrations, and the local food; plus, more.