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President Williams Ruto of Kenya greeted President Salva Kiir in Nairobi on August 19, 2023 (photo from the SS presidency). Kenya plans to mediate between the South Sudan government and rebel groups soon, according to an official source. Gen. Lazaro Sumbeiywo, a retired Kenyan army officer chosen by President Ruto to lead the negotiations between South Sudan government and rebel groups, expressed optimism about the peace talks. "Our meeting with President Salva Kiir was productive, and mediation could begin soon. This is a…

Dozens of people were killed in Djenné's circle last week during clashes between traditional dozo hunters and jihadists from Katiba Macina. And this while dozo hunters and Katiba Macina, still in the middle of the country, signed a ceasefire agreement in the Niono circle a month ago. How to interpret these conflicting dynamics?…