The United Nations says 28 aid workers have been relocated from former Unity State due to insecurity. Continue reading “Nearly 30 aid workers evacuated from Unity amid famine”
Month: February 2017
Jonglei teachers’ strike continues
Public school teachers in Jonglei say they are continuing with a pay strike they started last year until their demands are met. Continue reading “Jonglei teachers’ strike continues”
The National Dialogue debate
Of late, the National Dialogue has been one of the issues that have dominated discussions in the media, social media platforms, and local Continue reading “The National Dialogue debate”
State of education in Renk
Only three schools out of more than ten schools in Northern Upper Nile’s Renk County have opened, an official has said. Continue reading “State of education in Renk”
Gov’t hospital treated 14 rape victims in Feb alone – official
The state-run Juba Teaching Hospital has so far received 14 cases of rape and sexual harassment this month alone, a clinical officer has said. Continue reading “Gov’t hospital treated 14 rape victims in Feb alone – official”
Japan pledges $0.5m to improve agriculture
Japan has pledged $500,000 to improve agriculture at a commercial scale in South Sudan, the Japanese Ambassador to South Sudan has Continue reading “Japan pledges $0.5m to improve agriculture”
WFP registers famine-affected families
The World Food Program says it has started registration of families in areas affected by famine for distribution of food. Continue reading “WFP registers famine-affected families”
Pope to visit Juba later this year
Catholic Bishops say Pope Francis will visit Juba later this year to show his solidarity with people of South Sudan. Continue reading “Pope to visit Juba later this year”
Kiir, Desalegn ink intergovernmental deals
President Salva Kiir and Ethiopia Prime Minister Haile Mariam Desalegn, have agreed to form a joint committee to strengthen cooperation Continue reading “Kiir, Desalegn ink intergovernmental deals”
A chat with an economist
An economist has suggested that the natural resources in the country should be advertised abroad in order to attract foreign investors. Continue reading “A chat with an economist”