October 11, 2017, South Sudan joined the rest of the world to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child. Continue reading “How some girls affected by the conflict found help in Juba”
Author: Ray Okech
Famine: Islamic Council delegation to visit Juba
The Turkish embassy in Juba says a delegation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation will be in Juba next week as part of an observation mission to countries affected by famine. Continue reading “Famine: Islamic Council delegation to visit Juba”
China contributes $5 million to WFP operation in South Sudan
The World Food Program has received a contribution of five million US dollars from the Chinese government to provide assistance in South Sudan. Continue reading “China contributes $5 million to WFP operation in South Sudan”
Two modern fish markets constructed in Nimule and Juba
The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries says two fish market centers have been constructed in Nimule and Juba to support fishermen. Continue reading “Two modern fish markets constructed in Nimule and Juba”
Gov’t calls on citizens to ensure children are vaccinated
Community leaders and parents across the country are urged to exert more effort to ensure that children are vaccinated, the Minister of Health has said. Continue reading “Gov’t calls on citizens to ensure children are vaccinated”
Measles vaccination to start in May
The Director of immunization at the National Ministry of Health is urging all parents to take their children for its planned measles vaccination that will start next week. Continue reading “Measles vaccination to start in May”
Juba: CSOs urges gov’t to order soldiers out of the streets
More than ten South Sudanese Civil Society Organizations say the presence of armed security personnel on the streets of Juba is causing anxiety among the civil population. Continue reading “Juba: CSOs urges gov’t to order soldiers out of the streets”
Constitutional amendment team seeks review of peace timelines
The National Constitutional Amendment Committee has recommended that the peace partners should consider amendments to the peace agreement because some timelines have been over taken by events. Continue reading “Constitutional amendment team seeks review of peace timelines”
Peace a prerequisite for recovery and stabilization -UNDP
The United Nations Development Program says the causes of the current famine should be addressed to avoid the recurrence of the same problem in the near future. Continue reading “Peace a prerequisite for recovery and stabilization -UNDP”
‘Consecutive’ raids in Jonglei’s Twic area
Member of Parliament representing Twic East Constituency Hon Deng Dau says there has been a series of”consecutive” raids and abductions Continue reading “‘Consecutive’ raids in Jonglei’s Twic area”
