The US Secretary of State will visit South Sudan during an 11-day Africa trip aimed at spurring economic growth, peace and security.
Hillary Clinton starts her African tour today in Senegal.Then she visits South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Malawi and South Africa, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said.
The spokeswoman added that Ms Clinton will meet President Salva Kiir to reaffirm US support and to encourage progress in negotiations with Sudan to reach agreement on issues related to security, oil and citizenship.