The Bank of South Sudan said on Friday it has observed that the United States dollar is “modestly” strengthening against local currency due to the recent payment of civil servant’s salary. Continue reading “Central Bank warns pound is plummeting over civil servants pay rise”
Month: October 2023
Jamus demolish Al-Shuola 6-0 to reach South Sudan cup semis
Jamus FC demolished struggling Al-Shuola FC 6-0 to set up a do-or-die clash with Simba FC in semifinal of South Sudan Cup in Juba on Friday.
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Cabinet passes Land Policy as it concludes land belongs to the people, not the communities
The Council of Ministers on Friday revised and passed the National Land Policy with a clause specifying that land is owned by the people and not the communities in South Sudan, as outlined in the transitional constitution. Continue reading “Cabinet passes Land Policy as it concludes land belongs to the people, not the communities”
Juba County authorities close 4 Gin alcohol factories
Juba County authorities have closed down four factories manufacturing small-bottled alcoholic products in the Gumba Sherikat suburb. Continue reading “Juba County authorities close 4 Gin alcohol factories”
Court dismisses murder case against woman jailed for 7 years over lack of evidence
The Gender-Based Violence Court in Juba on Friday dismissed the murder case against a 43-year-old woman who was jailed for seven years at Juba Central Prison, after prosecutors failed to provide evident of guilt.
Cabinet approves $1.2 million for EAC Games
The Council of Ministers on Friday approved about 1.2 million U.S. dollars as a budget for South Sudan representatives to the upcoming East African Community games. Continue reading “Cabinet approves $1.2 million for EAC Games”
South Sudan Law Society launches project to safeguard gender equality
South Sudan Law Society on Friday launched a project to raise awareness on the rights of women and girls, while advocating for legal reforms to abolish gender discrimination laws in South Sudan. Continue reading “South Sudan Law Society launches project to safeguard gender equality”
Sudan peace talks resume in Jeddah with limited goals
Sudan’s warring parties resumed talks in Saudi Arabia on Thursday aimed at ending a conflict that has raged for over six months and left thousands dead, the Saudi foreign ministry said. Continue reading “Sudan peace talks resume in Jeddah with limited goals”
Governor Odhok urges ‘peace and love’ to reign in Upper Nile
Upper Nile State governor on Friday appealed for reconciliation and peaceful co-existence among his people, adding that there is no other option but peace for the state reeling from devastating conflicts and ethnic division. Continue reading “Governor Odhok urges ‘peace and love’ to reign in Upper Nile”
South Sudan, Rwanda police chiefs sign deal to train officers
Top police officials from South Sudan and Rwanda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the training of officers and experts in forensic investigations.
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