Stephen Dhieu is a 30-year-old Masters degree holder who can’t find a job in South Sudan –not for a lack of it, but because he is blind. Continue reading “‘I’m blind, no one wants to hire me,’ says a Master degree holder”
Year: 2020
Reconcile during Christmas, Makuei tells S.Sudanese
South Sudan’s minister of information has called on South Sudanese to forgive each other and reconcile during this Christmas and the New Year festivities. Continue reading “Reconcile during Christmas, Makuei tells S.Sudanese”
UN to cut food rations for refugees in Uganda
Over one million South Sudanese refugees in Uganda are bracing for food shortages as the United Nations World Food Program announces a 40 percent cut in rations. Continue reading “UN to cut food rations for refugees in Uganda”
Ethiopia says national election to be held in June
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Ethiopia will hold a parliamentary election on June 5, the electoral board said on Friday, as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed seeks to quell political and ethnic violence in several regions. Continue reading “Ethiopia says national election to be held in June”
Ethiopia-based students stranded in Juba
Some students on government scholarships in Ethiopia are stranded in Juba as the government has not released funds to facilitate their return to school. Continue reading “Ethiopia-based students stranded in Juba”
Pope Francis urges ‘more progress’ in S.Sudan peace
Pope Francis has sent a Christmas message to the political leaders in South Sudan, urging them to progress with the lugging peace process. Continue reading “Pope Francis urges ‘more progress’ in S.Sudan peace”
Kiir calls for unity in Christmas message
President Salva Kiir has called for all South Sudanese to unite for the country to solve its enormous challenges. Continue reading “Kiir calls for unity in Christmas message”
Telar Ring, 11 others test positive for coronavirus
Twelve people, including a former government official, have tested positive for coronavirus over the last 24 hours. Continue reading “Telar Ring, 11 others test positive for coronavirus”
Three SSPDF soldiers arrested for terrorizing Lainya civilians
Three SSPDF soldiers accused of terrorizing civilians in Lainya County of Central Equatoria state have been arrested. Continue reading “Three SSPDF soldiers arrested for terrorizing Lainya civilians”
Heavy deployment of officers to maintain order during Christmas festivities
The South Sudan National Police Service has heavily deployed joint security patrols in Juba in a move they said is to protect civilians during this festive season. Continue reading “Heavy deployment of officers to maintain order during Christmas festivities”
