The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba says there will be no evening prayers on a christmas eve in Juba due to security fears. Continue reading “No Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve due to insecurity -Archbishop Lokudu”
Year: 2016
UNOCHA reports Measles outbreak in Wau, more children at risk
The UN says that health partners have confirmed an outbreak of measles in Wau, with an estimated 648,000 children under the age of 5 at risk of contracting measles across the country. Continue reading “UNOCHA reports Measles outbreak in Wau, more children at risk”
Busoga University degrees ‘scandal’ to be investigated in Juba
The Undersecretary in the South Sudan’s Ministry of Higher Education says they will investigate the legality of Busoga University’s operations in South Sudan, after it emerged that the institution awarded degrees to South Sudan without following educational procedures. Continue reading “Busoga University degrees ‘scandal’ to be investigated in Juba”
Museveni visits Juba, calls for focus on elections
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni visited Juba, Thursday to show support for the South Sudan National Dialogue initiative spearheaded by President Salva Kiir, and to discuss trade and investment. Continue reading “Museveni visits Juba, calls for focus on elections”
Traders struggle to put off fire at Kony konyo market
Public restrooms and generators were destroyed when fire gutted an area near to Konyo-Konyo market in Juba on Wednesday morning. Continue reading “Traders struggle to put off fire at Kony konyo market”
IOM: provides aid in areas inaccessible in Equatoria
The International Office of Migration, IOM, says it has now reached some areas that were cut off by insecurity in Equatoria region with lifesaving humanitarian assistance, including emergency medical support. Continue reading “IOM: provides aid in areas inaccessible in Equatoria”
One passenger killed along Lobonok road
The Commissioner of Lobonok County in Jubek state says one person has been killed and two others injured in a car ambush on Wednesday morning along the Juba-Nimule road. Continue reading “One passenger killed along Lobonok road”
South Sudan to adopt livestock tagging and tracing system of Namibia
The Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries says his ministry is seeking a bilateral cooperation with the government of Namibia on how to improve livestock production. Continue reading “South Sudan to adopt livestock tagging and tracing system of Namibia”
Juba & Khartoum extends cooperation for 3 more years
South Sudan Minister of Petroleum says the Cooperation Agreement signed in 2012 with the Sudan has been extended for another three years. Continue reading “Juba & Khartoum extends cooperation for 3 more years”
“Curfew” on Juba-Bor-Pibor road from 6pm to 6am
The Commissioner of Mangalla County in Jubek says forces have been deployed along the road to Bor road to maintain security. Continue reading ““Curfew” on Juba-Bor-Pibor road from 6pm to 6am”
