A civil society activist has criticized President Salva Kiir’s party for yet again failing to appoint women into positions of power at the state levels. Continue reading “SPLM criticized for ‘undermining’ women participation in RTGoNU”
Year: 2020
Armed youth reportedly block Juba-Rumbek road in protest
Some youths from Lakes state have reportedly blocked the road between Juba and Rumbek following the killing of a popular traditional wrestler from the area, the SSPDF has said. Continue reading “Armed youth reportedly block Juba-Rumbek road in protest”
Let’s silence the guns, move towards development in 2021 -Kiir
President Salva Kiir has expressed his desire to move the country away from all forms of violence and towards development in the year 2021. Continue reading “Let’s silence the guns, move towards development in 2021 -Kiir”
South Sudan Ambassador to Ghana dies in Juba
South Sudan has lost another Ambassador to a yet-to-be-determined illness. Continue reading “South Sudan Ambassador to Ghana dies in Juba”
Journalist Diana John Wani passes on in Juba
A renown South Sudanese female Journalist, Diana John Wani has passed on yesterday in Juba at age of 28. Continue reading “Journalist Diana John Wani passes on in Juba”
Kiir appoints SPLM, SPLM-IO deputy state governors
President Salva Kiir has appointed six deputy governors for some of the states in South Sudan. Continue reading “Kiir appoints SPLM, SPLM-IO deputy state governors”
Gov’t told to ‘step up, ensure unhindered humanitarian access’
The United State Senate Foreign Relations Committee has called on the government of South Sudan to immediately ensure unhindered humanitarian access to people in need across the country. Continue reading “Gov’t told to ‘step up, ensure unhindered humanitarian access’”
Sudanese cattlemen warned against entering Warrap state with guns
Communities in Warrap state have strictly conditioned the Sudanese pastoralists to leave behind their guns if they seek to enter their territories for pasture. Continue reading “Sudanese cattlemen warned against entering Warrap state with guns”
7 people dead in Awerial fighting
The number of people killed in cattle-related attacks in Awerial County of Lakes state has risen to 7. Continue reading “7 people dead in Awerial fighting”
Afraid for her life, a rape survivor calls for justice
A 20-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by soldiers last week in Loka-round Boma of Central Equatoria State has called for justice as she expresses fear for her safety. Continue reading “Afraid for her life, a rape survivor calls for justice”
