As primary 8 pupils sat for their final examinations early this month, many schools in the Greater Kapoeta areas in Eastern Equatoria state were empty. Continue reading The abandoned schools of Kapoeta
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Cleric calls for urgent medical supplies to Akobo
A church leader in Akobo is calling on relevant authorities to send qualified doctors with medication to the county. Continue reading Cleric calls for urgent medical supplies to Akobo
Kenya to lift visa restrictions on S.Sudan
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta says he will lift all movement restrictions for South Sudanese. Continue reading Kenya to lift visa restrictions on S.Sudan
Employee benefit tax suspended
The Ministry of Labor has suspended the tax on all private sector employee benefits in the country. Continue reading Employee benefit tax suspended
Rights group urges S.Sudan to expedite Hybrid Court formation
The Human Rights Watch has called on the government of South Sudan to recommit itself to the establishment of the hybrid court. Continue reading Rights group urges S.Sudan to expedite Hybrid Court formation
East African Heads of State summit kicks-off
The 21st Ordinary meeting of the East African Community bloc has kicked-off this morning. Continue reading East African Heads of State summit kicks-off
Baby born without anus requires urgent medical help
A one and half-year-old baby girl who is unable to dispel solid waste is in urgent need of financial assistance to facilitate her surgical operations. Continue reading Baby born without anus requires urgent medical help
Striking Aweil health workers resume work
Healthcare workers employed by an international organization at Aweil Civil Hospital have resumed work after a three-day strike over unpaid benefits. Continue reading Striking Aweil health workers resume work
Police to enforce coronavirus measures at crowded Customs market
An official of the Juba City Council says law enforcement agencies have been deployed at Customs market to enforce coronavirus preventive measures. Continue reading Police to enforce coronavirus measures at crowded Customs market
Women appointees in state gov’t not enough—activist
A woman activist in Western Equatoria state says despite the significant number of women appointees in the state, the percentage is less than the quota required by the women. Continue reading Women appointees in state gov’t not enough—activist