The National Legislative Assembly, in partnership with the World Bank, expressed satisfaction with the active engagement of citizens during its public budget hearing on the proposed 2024/2025 Fiscal Year, held on Wednesday, October 30.
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Month: October 2024
South Sudan inks MoU with China to build modern airport in Torit
South Sudan and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to construct Torit International Airport in Eastern Equatoria State’s capital, and Chinese firms will secure mining operations in the country.
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Specialist advises women to do regular breast cancer test
A medical expert is encouraging women over the age of 25 to perform regular self-breast examinations to monitor any changes or abnormalities, adding that early detection is key to reducing risk factors for breast cancer. Continue reading “Specialist advises women to do regular breast cancer test”
Hon. Ayuen pledges to incorporate public input in upcoming budget review
The Chairperson of the Committee Finance and Planning at the national legislature assured that public views on the proposed 2024/2025 fiscal year budget will be taken into consideration during the second reading. Continue reading “Hon. Ayuen pledges to incorporate public input in upcoming budget review”
24 refugees die of hunger, illnesses in NBG’s Wedwiel settlement: camp leader
At least 24 Sudanese refugees mostly children and elderly died in Northern Bahr el Ghazal’s Wedwiel settlement in October, the camp leader said, blaming the situation on inadequate food and drugs. Continue reading “24 refugees die of hunger, illnesses in NBG’s Wedwiel settlement: camp leader”
Government sits back after extending tenure as clock ticks: Haysom
The unity government has not demonstrated urgency in adopting a realistic workplan for implementing outstanding tasks in the 2018 peace agreement after extending the transitional period for two years, said the head of UN Mission in South Sudan. Continue reading “Government sits back after extending tenure as clock ticks: Haysom”
Upper Nile parliament goes on recess after passing budget
Members of the Upper Nile State parliament have gone on a three-month recess starting from 30th October after passing the state 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. Continue reading “Upper Nile parliament goes on recess after passing budget”
South Sudan, DRC sign deal to demarcate border
South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed an agreement in Juba on Wednesday to formalize the demarcation of their shared 813-kilometer border. Continue reading “South Sudan, DRC sign deal to demarcate border”
MSF hands over refurbished Bentiu pediatric unit to MoH
The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and Ministry of Health have inaugurated a rehabilitated pediatric unit at Bentiu State Hospital in Unity State to enhance provision of healthcare services there. Continue reading “MSF hands over refurbished Bentiu pediatric unit to MoH”
Clinic staff jailed in Rumbek East as woman dies after injection
Police in Rumbek East County of Lakes State have arrested and detained staff of a private clinic pending an investigation following the death of a 28-year-old woman whom he administered a malarial injection on Tuesday. Continue reading “Clinic staff jailed in Rumbek East as woman dies after injection”
