The ministry of education is urging all private higher institutions of learning to improve their standards in order be recognized by the government. Continue reading “Universities asked to improve standards”

Three UN agencies have warned that South Sudan is facing “unprecedented” levels of food insecurity, with almost 25 percent of the population in urgent need of food assistance. Continue reading “UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ levels of food insecurity”

As the world marks International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (Feb 5), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Continue reading “UNFPA on FGM”

Father Erkulano Ladu Tombe, the Rector of the Minor Seminary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, has called for reconciliation. Continue reading “Church leader urges people to reconcile”

Any security officer who engages in celebratory gunfire during this festive season will be punished, the Inspector General of Police has said. Continue reading “IGP warns against shooting in the air”

South Sudan National Liberation Movement in Western Equatoria is expected to sign a permanent peace agreement with SPLA division six today in Yambio town. Continue reading “WES insurgents to sign peace deal”

The Bishop of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan is calling for an end to conflict South Sudan as the country marks two years after the conflict erupted in December 2013. Continue reading “Bishop Tombe calls for an end to conflict”

UNICEF has offered the community of greater Kapoeta 20 motorcycles and three vehicles to support efforts to eradicate spread of Guinea worm in the area. Continue reading “Kapoeta gets vehicles for combating Guinea worm”