A community leader in Yei River County, Central Equatoria state says Lasu Payam residents are now drinking unsafe water from rivers and wells. Continue reading “Lasu residents need clean drinking water, ‘not food’”
Month: February 2015
Unidentified disease kills over 2,500 cattle in Pariang
In Pariang County, Unity State, more than 2,500 cattle have died of an unknown disease since October. Continue reading “Unidentified disease kills over 2,500 cattle in Pariang”
Security deployed ahead of return of IDPs to Luri
Security forces have been deployed in Luri-Kworojik localities in Juba to allow more than 1,500 displaced people to return to their homes. Continue reading “Security deployed ahead of return of IDPs to Luri”
Education ministry set to build 25 schools this year
The Ministry of Education says it will start the construction of more than 25 schools across the country this month to improve access to education. Continue reading “Education ministry set to build 25 schools this year”
Budi-Kabong sign a trade deal
Authorities in Budi County in Eastern Equatoria and Kabong district of Uganda have signed a trade agreement to open a free market across their border. Continue reading “Budi-Kabong sign a trade deal”
Parties to Arusha Agreement disagree, call it off
The parties at the talks in the Addis Ababa, Ethiopian have disagreed on the implementation of the Arusha, Agreement on the re-unification of the three SPLM groups. Continue reading “Parties to Arusha Agreement disagree, call it off”
Akobo needs separate administration to improve security – Lul
The chairman of South Sudan Resistance Movement, Lul Ruai Koang, says creating a new state in Akobo could improve security in Jonglei State. Continue reading “Akobo needs separate administration to improve security – Lul”
No children abducted in Wau Shilluk
Upper Nile acting information minister refutes Unicef report that at least 89 children have been abducted in Malakal County. Mr Gatluak Lipoth speaks with Memo. Continue reading “No children abducted in Wau Shilluk”
Peace talks resume
Peace talks resumed this morning in Addis Ababa.
Delegates from the government, the SPLM in Opposition and former detainees are participating at the talks. Continue reading “Peace talks resume”
Conflict delays S Sudan’s process to join regional bloc
The membership of South Sudan in the East African Community has been delayed due to the current conflict. Continue reading “Conflict delays S Sudan’s process to join regional bloc”