One person has been killed and two others injured in an exchange of gunfire in Mongala County, Jubek State, according to an official. Continue reading “1 killed in Mongala clashes”
Author: Dominic Santo
SPLA, Ethiopia tackle Gambella attack perps
The SPLA is in contact with the Ethiopian authorities, who are conducting an operation inside South Sudan to recover children abducted last week in Gambella, Continue reading “SPLA, Ethiopia tackle Gambella attack perps”
Gov’t frees SPLM-IO media team
The SPLM-In Opposition says 18 of its members who were arrested during the arrival of General Lado Gore on Tuesday have been released. Continue reading “Gov’t frees SPLM-IO media team”
Pound strengthens against dollar
The value of the South Sudanese Pound is strengthening against the US dollar.
The foreign currency is now selling at 30 pounds in commercial banks.
Meanwhile, in the parallel market, the pound has dropped from 42 to27 per dollar in just less than two weeks.
This shows over 40% drop in the black market since the beginning of this month.
The reason behind the fall in the exchange rate is unclear.
Army rejects rumors about Gen Cirilo
SPLA has denied that its Deputy Chief of General Staff for Logistics and Research General Thomas Cirilo has vowed to join his community to fight land grabbers. Continue reading “Army rejects rumors about Gen Cirilo”
Ateny on state cabinets
Every new state will comprise of only seven cabinet ministers, according to an order from President Salva Kiir. Continue reading “Ateny on state cabinets”
Highest number of out-of-school children are in SS
The UN says South Sudan has the highest number of children out of school in the conflict affected regions in the world. Continue reading “Highest number of out-of-school children are in SS”
UN Chief condemns Abyei attack
The UN Secretary General has called upon the governments of Sudan and South Sudan to bring to justice perpetrators of a latest attack in Abyei where an Ethiopian peacekeeper and a 6 year old child were killed. Continue reading “UN Chief condemns Abyei attack”
6-year-old girl, peacekeeper killed in an attack on Abyei
A child and a UN peacekeeper have been killed in the town during a shelling by the Sudan Armed Forces, an official has said. Continue reading “6-year-old girl, peacekeeper killed in an attack on Abyei”
Kiir sacks labor ministry undersecretaries
President Salva Kiir has dismissed three undersecretaries in ministries of Labor and Land. Continue reading “Kiir sacks labor ministry undersecretaries”









