MPs in the state assembly in Northern Bahr el Ghazal have impeached the speaker and her deputy. Continue reading NBGS assembly speaker impeached
Month: December 2014
LRA abducts 6 in Ezo
Six people were kidnapped by the Lord’s Resistance Army in Ezo County, Western Equatoria, over the weekend, the commissioner has said. Continue reading LRA abducts 6 in Ezo
CES: 4-day polio campaign commences
The National Immunization Days against polio have started today in six counties of Central Equatoria State. Continue reading CES: 4-day polio campaign commences
Need for increased awareness-AIDS Commission
South Sudan HIV/AIDS Commission says there is a need to increase awareness and education campaigns to reduce the rate of infections in the country. Continue reading Need for increased awareness-AIDS Commission
Political Parties split over timing of next elections
Political parties are divided over when to hold the next general elections. Continue reading Political Parties split over timing of next elections
Electoral Commission calls for support from IC
The chairperson of the National Elections Commission says members of the international community have withdrawn their support to the commission. Continue reading Electoral Commission calls for support from IC
Exams: 25% of CES candidates failed SCE
As states announce their results of the Sudan School Certificates, it has emerged that 25% of the candidates in Central Equatoria State have failed. Continue reading Exams: 25% of CES candidates failed SCE
Lawyers advocate for customary law
Some South Sudanese lawyers have suggested that customary justice should be included into the transitional justice efforts in South Sudan. Continue reading Lawyers advocate for customary law
South Sudan marks 2014 AIDS/HIV Day
South Sudan HIV/AIDs Commission says there is a need to increase awareness and education campaigns to reduce the rate of infections in the country. Continue reading South Sudan marks 2014 AIDS/HIV Day
PEPFAR offers over $18M to combat AIDS in South Sudan
The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, known as PEPFAR, says it is providing $18 million to scale up HIV/AIDS response in South Sudan. Continue reading PEPFAR offers over $18M to combat AIDS in South Sudan