South Sudan's government says it will continue talks aimed at ending war with rebels in the country.

In South Sudan, hopes for an end to the conflict between the warring parties have already turned into despair.

The African Union has held a memorial service to honor African migrants who have lost their lives across the world in search for a better life.

Civil society organizations are pushing for a global campaign to reform membership at the UN Security Council.

The African Union has condemned the coup attempt in Burundi and called on all involved parties to stick to the rule of law.

President Salva Kiir of South Sudan and rebel leader Riek Machar are having face to face meetings in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa. Their meeting has however, come only two days to the March 5 deadline when they are expected to have a comprehensive agreement on a transitional government.

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and the rebel leader Riek Mashar are expected in Addis Ababa to begin the final step towards creating a transitional government. These discussions are expected to be the last phase of peace talks towards a comprehensive peace agreement for South Sudan.

The South Sudanese president and opposition leader reach a deal to end the civil war in the African country.