The World Health Organization in South Sudan has issued an alert about an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome- Novo Corona-virus. Continue reading “Be alert for Novo Corona-virus, warns WHO South Sudan”
Month: October 2013
Juba University staff association calls off strike
Lecturers at the University of Juba have called off their week-long strike after the national assembly instructed the ministry of finance to remit funds for the payment of their arrears and allowances. Continue reading “Juba University staff association calls off strike”
2 children suffer oil pollution in Melut
In Melut County of Upper Nile state two boys have been admitted to a hospital in a critical condition – allegedly as a result of the effects of oil pollution. Continue reading “2 children suffer oil pollution in Melut”
Ngok Dinka to hold conference on referendum this week
The Dinka Ngok will hold a conference to discuss the fate of the Abyei referendum in Abyei town later this week. Continue reading “Ngok Dinka to hold conference on referendum this week”
Regional body signs communique against raiders
A communiqué to disarm and control the cattle raiders causing insecurity in Eastern Equatoria has been signed between South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia. Continue reading “Regional body signs communique against raiders”
Sudan declares position on Abyei referendum
The Sudanese Minister of Information has said that the status of the Abyei region can only be determined by the government of the two countries without external pressure. Continue reading “Sudan declares position on Abyei referendum”
South Sudan and World Food Day
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has said bad roads are failing the agriculture sector in the country.
Today is World Food Day. This year’s theme is “Sustainable Food”.
Sudan President al-Bashir to visit Juba next week.
Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir is expected to visit Juba next week.
The visit comes two weeks after Sudan and South Sudan signed an agreement for the reopening of trade borders and releasing prisoners of war.
Continue reading “Sudan President al-Bashir to visit Juba next week.”
Hippos over run town: Twic East
Hippopotamuses have overrun part of Panyagor town of Twic East County after the rise of water levels from the Nile River, according to the Twic East County Commissioner. Continue reading “Hippos over run town: Twic East”
Death from starvation: Jonglei state
Three people have died of hunger in Pochalla County, according to Jonglei state officials.
Last week, the Pochalla County Commissioner said that severe food shortages had forced more than five thousand people to cross the border into Ethiopia in search of food and medication.