More than 70,000 South Sudanese refugees have arrived in the Sudan since the beginning of February, the Sudanese Aid Commissioner has said. Continue reading “Over 70,000 S Sudanese have fled to Sudan since Feb – official”
Day: March 14, 2017
Unicef donates vehicles, bikes, bicycles to health ministry
The United Nations Children’s Fund, in partnership with World Health Organization, has donated vehicles, Continue reading “Unicef donates vehicles, bikes, bicycles to health ministry”
Govt calls for release of abducted foreign oil workers
The minister of petroleum, Ezekiel Lol, has called for immediate release of Indian oil workers allegedly kidnapped by anti-government Continue reading “Govt calls for release of abducted foreign oil workers”
WFP delivers food to over 15,000 Wau IDPs
The World Food Program says it has reached more than 15,000 people with assistance in the greater Bagari in Wau State “after Continue reading “WFP delivers food to over 15,000 Wau IDPs”
Inter-Parliamentary Union of IGAD members arrive in Juba
Seven members of the Inter-Parliamentary Union of IGAD have arrived in Juba for the 10th executive council meeting of the body. Continue reading “Inter-Parliamentary Union of IGAD members arrive in Juba”
Joining EALA
The Presidential Advisor on Economic Affairs says the 9 legislators who have been selected to represent South Sudan in the East African Continue reading “Joining EALA”
Football leaders converge in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa has seen a beehive of activity since Monday as football leaders arrive ahead of the much anticipated Caf elections to be conducted on Thursday at the AU Headquarters.
Caf President Issa Hayatou arrived on Monday having flown directly from Lusaka where he attended the just concluded U20 Afcon won by Zambia.
Hayatou’s challenger in the upcoming elections Ahmad Ahmad of Madagascar has also arrived and intimated that he was ready for the big day.
“I am happy I am finally in Addis Ababa we have waited for this moment and we want to conclude the elections on Thursday so that Africa can revert back to football.I am hoping for good tidings as I have campaigned efficiently “Ahmad who is Madagascar FA president told supersport.com at the delegates hotel in Sheraton.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is also expected to arrive on Tuesday accompanied by the Secretary General Fatma Samoura.
Caf has lined up a raft of activities that coincide with their 60th celebrations which will include a documentary and discussion forum on different issues.
250,000 women of childbearing age at risk of hunger – UNFPA
At least 250,000 women of childbearing age could be harmed by the ongoing famine and hunger crises, the United Nations Continue reading “250,000 women of childbearing age at risk of hunger – UNFPA”
Yei River state of security
On Sunday, two people were killed in an attack in Yei town, Yei River State. They include a civilian and a police officer. Continue reading “Yei River state of security”