The government of Eastern Equatoria State has condemned recent incidents of killing and abduction of children by youth allegedly from Pibor Aministrative Area – allegations that Pibor says it is investigating. Continue reading “Lobong condemns killings, abduction in Kapoeta East”
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NBGs governor orders building of schools for under-tree learners
The governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal has directed the state education ministry to build school infrastructures across the state to stop children from learning under trees. Continue reading “NBGs governor orders building of schools for under-tree learners”
Yakani says election possible without population census
The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization said the anticipated December 2024 elections can be held with or without population census. Continue reading “Yakani says election possible without population census”
Cleric urges Kiir to declare state of emergency in Tambura
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura has called on President Salva Kiir to declare a state emergency in Tambura County as inter-communal tension sparked by banditry attacks engulf the area. Continue reading “Cleric urges Kiir to declare state of emergency in Tambura”
Gov’t agrees $13B UAE loan for 20 years of crude oil: Report
The government of South Sudan has agreed with a UAE company to lend the country about 12.9 billion US dollars in exchange for millions of barrels in crude oil payment in the next 20 years, according to a leaked report from a United Nations panel of experts.
Continue reading “Gov’t agrees $13B UAE loan for 20 years of crude oil: Report”
NBGs parliament speaker defends recess decision
The Speaker of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Parliament has denied allegations that she closed the August House without following due procedures. Continue reading “NBGs parliament speaker defends recess decision”
South Sudan to experience week of heat stress, heavy rains: SSMS
South Sudan Meteorological Service has predicted that the northern part of the country will experience heat stress while the southern part will be hit by heavy rains in the coming week. Continue reading “South Sudan to experience week of heat stress, heavy rains: SSMS”
One wounded, houses burned as bandits attack Tambura
The commissioner of Tambura County of Western Equatoria State reported two separate attacks by unidentified assailants leaving one man injured and eight houses burned. Continue reading “One wounded, houses burned as bandits attack Tambura”
South Sudan oil to resume flow via Sudan in two months: Agar
Sudan’s junta government said on Thursday the transportation of South Sudan crude oil through Jabalayn – Port Sudan Pipeline will resume within two months. Continue reading “South Sudan oil to resume flow via Sudan in two months: Agar”
Expert raises alarm over Jonglei oil exploration
An environmentalist said the oil exploration in Block B2 reserve of Jonglei State poses a threat to the Sudd ecosystem and the local population, and urges the government and oil companies to carefully assess the risk of the project. Continue reading “Expert raises alarm over Jonglei oil exploration”