The African Development Bank has distanced itself from ongoing load-shedding by South Sudan’s electricity supplier. Continue reading AfDB distances from JEDCO’s ongoing power cuts
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Legislator wants ‘de-escalation’ forces deployed at Warrap, Unity borders
A Member of Parliament has appealed to the national government to urgently deploy security forces at border areas of Warrap and Unity States to prevent further clashes.
Continue reading Legislator wants ‘de-escalation’ forces deployed at Warrap, Unity borders
Outgoing UNMISS chief tells leaders to ‘end sporadic violence’
The outgoing head of the UN Mission in South Sudan has called on the country’s leaders to end the “sporadic violence” to allow citizens to recover and rebuild their lives. Continue reading Outgoing UNMISS chief tells leaders to ‘end sporadic violence’
Elegu cargo grounding could worsen markets—economist
An economist has appealed to the government of South Sudan to urgently find a solution to bring in cargo stationed at the Ugandan Elegu border point, to prevent a further economic meltdown. Continue reading Elegu cargo grounding could worsen markets—economist
Cargos grounded in Elegu as truck drivers fear entry into S.Sudan
Hundreds of commercial trucks importing goods into South Sudan are reportedly stuck at Elegu border checkpoint on the Ugandan side. Continue reading Cargos grounded in Elegu as truck drivers fear entry into S.Sudan
Health minister Achuei first to get Covid-19 vaccine
South Sudan has finally administered the first jab of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine after almost two weeks of delay. Continue reading Health minister Achuei first to get Covid-19 vaccine
Mysterious animal bites child to death in Juba
A seven-month-old child has reportedly been killed in Juba by what witnesses believe was a wild animal. Continue reading Mysterious animal bites child to death in Juba
Police registered 20 traffic accidents during Easter
The traffic police in Central Equatoria state says at least 20 traffic accidents have been registered in Juba town over the last four days of the Easter holidays. Continue reading Police registered 20 traffic accidents during Easter
No arrests yet over Malakal killings
Authorities in Upper Nile State say no arrest has been made in regards to the killing of three civilians in Malakal last week. Continue reading No arrests yet over Malakal killings
Archbishop Arama: ‘Where is the peace?’
Peace remains elusive in South Sudan amidst increasing reports of violence, the Archbishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan has said.