Philip Aguer

• Over 200 South Sudan civilians drown in ferry accident: army

  At least 200 South Sudanese civilians drowned on Tuesday in a ferry accident on the White Nile river while fleeing fresh fighting in the city of Malakal, an army spokesman said.

• 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.

• Fighting continues in South Sudan despite cease-fire

  A spokesman for South Sudan's military says fighting continues in the oil-producing Unity state despite ongoing efforts by regional leaders to get both sides to agree to an immediate cease-fire.

• Battle looms as South Sudan army moves on rebel-held town

  South Sudan's army said on Monday it was poised for a major offensive against rebel forces, as the country slid towards civil war despite international peace efforts.