Africa
Tension, confusion as South Sudan marks independence anniversary
10 years agoFirst Vice President Riek Machar (L) delivers a speech to journalists next to South Sudan President Salva Kiir (C) and Vice President James Wani Igga (R) prior to the shooting outside the presidential palace in Juba on July 8, 2016. Gunfire erupted near the presidential palace in South Sudan's capital Juba on July 8, further straining a shaky ceasefire the day after five soldiers were killed. Charles Atiki Lomodong / AFP
The latest violence on Friday in the world's youngest country represents yet another blow to a shaky peace deal that has so far failed to end the civil war that broke out in December 2013.