Pope Francis has arrived in Kenya for a three-day visit. Continue reading “Pope Francis visits Kenya”
Month: November 2015
Soldiers ‘tax’ UN food trucks
Government soldiers working at checkpoints are asking for taxes on humanitarian supplies being delivered to Northern Bahr al-Ghazal State, the UN has said. Continue reading “Soldiers ‘tax’ UN food trucks”
South Sudan qualifies for CECAFA Cup quarter finals
South Sudan has qualified for the quarter finals of the CECAFA Senior Challenges Cup 2015. Continue reading “South Sudan qualifies for CECAFA Cup quarter finals”
All Former Detainees but Amum expected in Juba tomorrow
All the members of the Former Detainees, except their leader pagan Amum, will be in Juba tomorrow as part of the peace agreement, an official has said. Continue reading “All Former Detainees but Amum expected in Juba tomorrow”
Other political parties fail to sign peace deal
The Minister of Cabinet Affairs says leaders of other political parties have failed to sign the agreement as stakeholder because IGAD wants some provisions of the deal to be changed. Continue reading “Other political parties fail to sign peace deal”
Kapoeta gets vehicles for combating Guinea worm
UNICEF has offered the community of greater Kapoeta 20 motorcycles and three vehicles to support efforts to eradicate spread of Guinea worm in the area. Continue reading “Kapoeta gets vehicles for combating Guinea worm”
Ki-moon requests SC to deploy more peacekeepers in S Sudan
The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has requested the Security Council to deploy an additional force of more than 1,000 personnel to help protect civilians in South Sudan. Continue reading “Ki-moon requests SC to deploy more peacekeepers in S Sudan”
Yei gets new school
Staying in Education, a lumbering company, has constructed and handed over a primary school to residents of Yei River County as part of its ‘give back to the community’. Continue reading “Yei gets new school”
South Sudan submits its climate action plan to UN
South Sudan has submitted its new climate action plan to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Continue reading “South Sudan submits its climate action plan to UN”
China responds to worsening food situation
The Chinese government has donated $5 million for its emergency response to the worsening food security in South Sudan. Continue reading “China responds to worsening food situation”