On September 25 2015, countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new Continue reading “How can S Sudan realize the 17 UN SDGs?”
Author: Ray Okech
Poverty: Women speak out
South Sudan joined the rest of the world in marking the International Day of Rural Women on 15 October. Continue reading “Poverty: Women speak out”
Gov’t asks communities to disown armed groups
The Minister of Information, Michael Makuei, has appealed to communities “harboring” armed groups in Equatoria region to disown Continue reading “Gov’t asks communities to disown armed groups”
Hundreds protest against ‘foreign intervention’ in Juba
Hundreds of people have demonstrated in Juba today against the proposed deployment of foreign forces in South Sudan. Continue reading “Hundreds protest against ‘foreign intervention’ in Juba”
Defense minister clarifies Juba night shootouts
The Minister of Defense, Kuol Manyang Juuk, says the situation in residential areas within Juba is relatively calm after gunfight last Thursday night. Continue reading “Defense minister clarifies Juba night shootouts”
Legal counsels asked to practice legalese
The Minister of Justice, Paulino Wanawilla, has advised legal counsels with the Arabic background to start using English in handling cases. Continue reading “Legal counsels asked to practice legalese”
UN agencies urge states to promote breastfeeding
Two UN agencies have called on member countries to pass laws that promote and protect breastfeeding. Continue reading “UN agencies urge states to promote breastfeeding”
Why the fuel crisis is here to stay
Bosco Emanuel has now stood here near the Custom Bus Park for about three hours, but he has just gotten only one customer who paid him 5 pounds after a ride on his boda-boda motor cycle. Continue reading “Why the fuel crisis is here to stay”
South Sudan marks water day
In marking the World Water Day today, some residents of Juba say they cannot access clean drinking water, putting their lives at risk of waterborne diseases. Continue reading “South Sudan marks water day”
Insecurity affects WFP-supported farming
World Food Program says Insecurity in some parts of the country poses a major challenge for its “Purchase for Progress” initiative. Continue reading “Insecurity affects WFP-supported farming”
