The world’s eight billion people began ushering in 2023 on Saturday and bidding farewell to a turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe, stinging price rises, Lionel Messi’s World Cup glory and the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former pope Benedict. Continue reading “World starts to ring in 2023 after turbulent year”
Month: December 2022
Futuyo points fingers at education officials over corruption, calls for audit
The governor of Western Equatoria state has accused former education officials in Mundri West and East counties of embezzling education funds and called for a general audit to hold culprits to account. Continue reading “Futuyo points fingers at education officials over corruption, calls for audit”
Warrap Governor calls for disarmament to end sub-national violence
The governor of Warrap State is calling for the conduct of general disarmament to resolve inter-communal conflicts in the state. Continue reading “Warrap Governor calls for disarmament to end sub-national violence”
Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health.
300 trucks stranded in Nimule over electronic tax system
The electronic tax system installed at Nimule border point to ease movement of imports and exports, is reportedly an obstacle to the same purpose, as more than 300 commercial trucks get stuck for days at the southern border. Continue reading “300 trucks stranded in Nimule over electronic tax system”
Sudan offers scholarship opportunities to South Sudanese students
The Sudanese government has announced partial scholarship opportunities to South Sudanese students. Continue reading “Sudan offers scholarship opportunities to South Sudanese students”
“I built maternity ward using taxpayers’ money”, – Governor Futuyo
The governor of Western Equatoria state has responded to concerns raised over the use of public funds to construct a 20-bed new maternity ward in Mundri West County. Continue reading ““I built maternity ward using taxpayers’ money”, – Governor Futuyo”
“Heroic” water-tank drivers hailed for saving Jebel market from fire
The Chairperson of the Chamber of Commerce at Jebel Market has applauded foreign water tankers for putting off the fire that gutted nearly 20 shops in Juba on Wednesday. Continue reading ““Heroic” water-tank drivers hailed for saving Jebel market from fire”
Pibor ethnic violence deprives thousands of humanitarian assistance – official
The Chief Administrator of Pibor says insecurity in some parts of the administrative area is hindering access to humanitarian assistance for people displaced by the conflict. Continue reading “Pibor ethnic violence deprives thousands of humanitarian assistance – official”
Citizens criticize govt over deployment of SSPDF in Congo
Some members of the public have criticized the government for preparing a battalion of the army to be sent to DR Congo, citing the failure to address the ongoing violence in some parts of the Country. Continue reading “Citizens criticize govt over deployment of SSPDF in Congo”
