Hilde Johnson

• Battles rage in South Sudan as ceasefire hopes fade

  South Sudanese rebels allied to ex-vice President Riek Machar sought to retake control of a key town on Monday, the army said, as hopes faded that an upcoming ceasefire deadline will be obeyed in the violence-wracked nation.

• South Sudan forces battle 'White Army'

  South Sudan's army fought on Sunday with the "White Army" ethnic militia, accusing rebels of mobilising the force.