The regional bloc IGAD has appointed South Sudanese lawyer Lawrence Korbandy as its Special Envoy to war-torn Sudan. Continue reading “IGAD appoints Kiir’s former advisor as envoy to Sudan”
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South Sudanese urged to prepare for floods amid heavy rain forecast
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry is calling on South Sudanese to brace for possible flooding this season as the Great Lakes region is hit with heavy downpours that are likely to raise the Nile water level.
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Activist calls for urgent political dialogue on elections
A civil society activist reiterated calls on political leaders and the presidency to engage in an inclusive dialogue to determine a successful end to the transitional period. Continue reading “Activist calls for urgent political dialogue on elections”
Bank governor urges agricultural production to counter oil dependence
The Bank of South Sudan governor lamented lack of economic diversification and insufficient revenue collection as the main causes of the current economic crisis facing the country.
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Chinese oil firm CNPC donates 45 computers to University of Juba
The University of Juba has received a donation of 45 computers and other electronic devices from the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). Continue reading “Chinese oil firm CNPC donates 45 computers to University of Juba”
Cleric raises concerns about soldiers ‘harassing civilians’ in Yei
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yei, Alex Lodiong, expressed concerns about alleged civilians’ harassment in Ombasi and Lasu payams by soldiers deployed to the areas. Continue reading “Cleric raises concerns about soldiers ‘harassing civilians’ in Yei”
Ex-Juba commissioner urges successor to ‘stand with the people’
Former Juba County Commissioner Charles Joseph Wani has cautioned his successor against individual interests influencing his administrative policies as the later took oath on Monday. Continue reading “Ex-Juba commissioner urges successor to ‘stand with the people’”
Major Baltimore Bridge collapses after ship collision
A major bridge in the US city of Baltimore almost entirely collapsed Tuesday after being struck by a container ship, sending multiple vehicles and up to 20 people plunging into the harbor below. Continue reading “Major Baltimore Bridge collapses after ship collision”
136 soldiers convicted for murders, rape since 2020: Bilpam
The SSPDF Military Justice said it has convicted 136 officers who committed various offenses, including sexual violence against women and girls in the last four years. Continue reading “136 soldiers convicted for murders, rape since 2020: Bilpam”
South Sudan not ready for December 2024 elections: civil society
Over 70 Civil Society Organizations have concluded that South Sudan is not ready to conduct inclusive, free and fair elections in December 2024, citing unimplemented key provisions of the 2018 peace deal. Continue reading “South Sudan not ready for December 2024 elections: civil society”