Former employees of the Sudan Radio Service, which rebranded itself as Eye Radio after independence in 2011, have been appointed as ministers in the government of Western Equatoria State. Continue reading “WES governor appoints former Eye Radio employees as ministers”
Month: September 2015
Maridi fire incident victims recover
More than 60 victims of the Maridi fire incident are recovering from burns, medical authorities in Juba Teaching Hospital have said. Continue reading “Maridi fire incident victims recover”
Warrap reinstates Anei Madoor
A Warrap State deputy mayor who was fired two months ago has been reinstated. Continue reading “Warrap reinstates Anei Madoor”
British soldiers to help build South Sudan
The British government says it will send 250 troops to South Sudan to help in building infrastructure and caring out military trainings. Continue reading “British soldiers to help build South Sudan”
Igga asks int’l community to support building of SPLA barracks
Vice President James Wani Igga has urged the international community to help in building barracks for SPLA soldiers that will be moved out of Juba. Continue reading “Igga asks int’l community to support building of SPLA barracks”
New CES governor on proliferation of arms in Juba
The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State says civilians in Juba should be disarmed to reduce insecurity in the town. Continue reading “New CES governor on proliferation of arms in Juba”
PLP leader urges gov’t to fully apply laws on Child Labor
The Chairman of the People’s Liberal Party has called upon the government to fully implement the Child Act on Child labor to protect children in the country from being exploited. Continue reading “PLP leader urges gov’t to fully apply laws on Child Labor”
SPLA urges gov’t & IGAD to support demilitarization of Juba
The SPLA spokesperson, Colonel Philip Aguer has urged the government and IGAD to support in the ongoing process of demilitarizing Juba. Continue reading “SPLA urges gov’t & IGAD to support demilitarization of Juba”
Prices shoot in Pibor Administrative Area
Authorities in Greater Pibor Administrative Area say there is an increase in the Prices of goods in the market.
They say this is because of the bad roads, caused by the rains from the month of April.
Sam David is the Minister of Information. He says bad roads have made transportation of goods from Juba to the area almost impossible.
Mr. Sam says the area is likely face hunger towards the end of the year, if the situation is not addressed soon.
“If you see we don’t have bottled water, we don’t have soft drinks and maybe things like sugar and flour are almost finishing, and if all the goods finished it will be a very big problem to us,” he said.
“From October to December we will experience hunger here”
“…for the traders to hire the airplane to bring the goods up to here is very difficult…and these are the small planes that cannot carry a big quantity of goods.”
Mr. Sam said Greater Pibor has also been faced with poor harvests this year due to uneven rains.
UN shipment seized at port Mombasa legit – UNMISS
The UN Mission in South Sudan says the UN shipment that was seized in Port Mombasa, in Kenya is legitimate. Continue reading “UN shipment seized at port Mombasa legit – UNMISS”
