The national Minister of Health and the Governor of Kapoeta have been summoned over the death of 15 children in vaccination campaign last month, a Member of Council of States has said. Continue reading “Council of States to summon Dr. Riek Gai, Louise Lobong”
Day: June 7, 2017
Authorities in Tonj say 35 die of cholera
At least 35 people have died of cholera since the outbreak of the disease was declared in the state more than two weeks ago, the Minister of Information in Tonj State has said. Continue reading “Authorities in Tonj say 35 die of cholera”
Gov’t says natural resources are illegally smuggled abroad
The Minister of Trade and Industry says natural resources are being smuggled abroad. Continue reading “Gov’t says natural resources are illegally smuggled abroad”
States in former Upper Nile not getting 5% oil share -Governor
The new states created from the former Upper Nile are not receiving their share of oil revenues due to the current conflict, the Governor of Northern Upper Nile has said. Continue reading “States in former Upper Nile not getting 5% oil share -Governor”
Media Authority bans about 20 foreign journalists
The Media Authority has banned about twenty foreign journalists from entering or operating within the country for reporting what it termed “unsubstantiated and unrealistic stories”, the Managing Director of the regulatory body has said. Continue reading “Media Authority bans about 20 foreign journalists”
IGAD to hold extraordinary summit on S. Sudan next week
The chairperson of IGAD has called for an emergency summit of the heads of state and government on Monday to discuss the situation in South Sudan. Continue reading “IGAD to hold extraordinary summit on S. Sudan next week”
