The head of the UN Mission in South Sudan is calling on the unity government to set a date for general elections as the transitional period withers away. Continue reading “UNMISS Chief: “When is the date for elections?””
Month: June 2022
Activist pleads with presidency to end sub-national violence
An activist has called on the presidency to intervene and put an end to the widespread communal and inter-communal violence across the country. Continue reading “Activist pleads with presidency to end sub-national violence”
Kenya Ports Authority petitioned over monopoly of clearance for S. Sudan bound cargoes
A maritime logistics company has petitioned the Kenya Ports Authority in court for diverting all clearance of South Sudan-bound cargoes to only one private company. Continue reading “Kenya Ports Authority petitioned over monopoly of clearance for S. Sudan bound cargoes”
Three starved to death in Twic IDPs camp, MSF say
The Medicine Sans Frontiers has reported that at least two children and an adult died of hunger-related conditions at a camp for displaced in Twic County, of Warrap state. Continue reading “Three starved to death in Twic IDPs camp, MSF say”
EALA Reproductive Health Bill; a discord between religion and civilization
Members of the East Africa Legislative Assembly have conducted the second public hearing Monday, with South Sudan stakeholders on the draft bill on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Juba. Continue reading “EALA Reproductive Health Bill; a discord between religion and civilization”
R. Kelly gets 30 years in jail in sex abuse case
US singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sex charges, reports the BBC.
Continue reading “R. Kelly gets 30 years in jail in sex abuse case”
SPLM-IG, Agwelek actualizing deal as Gen. Gatwech threatens rebellion
The SPLM-IG and the holdout Kit-Gwang-Agwelek forces say they have started implementing the security arrangements, but former SPLA-IO General, Simon Gatwech expressed doubts over the process. Continue reading “SPLM-IG, Agwelek actualizing deal as Gen. Gatwech threatens rebellion”
Makur dictates 90% employment rate for nationals in banking sector
The Bank of South Sudan has warned of harsh measures against foreign banks reportedly violating the 2012 Act that provides for 90 percent job opportunities to South Sudanese. Continue reading “Makur dictates 90% employment rate for nationals in banking sector”
“Cabinet approved dredging project in 2021,” VP Wani reveals
Vice President James Wani Igga has revealed, the planned dredging project was approved by the Council of Ministers, and the issue of Jonglei Canal subjected to public debate and feasibility studies. Continue reading ““Cabinet approved dredging project in 2021,” VP Wani reveals”
Gov’t discusses border conflicts with Ugandan envoy
The Acting Speaker of the Council of States has complained to the Ugandan Envoy on South Sudan peace process over border conflicts in the region. Continue reading “Gov’t discusses border conflicts with Ugandan envoy”
