Night street lights have returned to Juba after nearly six months of darkness. Continue reading Street lights return to Juba
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Central Bank increases interest rate to 15 percent
The new governor of the Bank of South Sudan has increased the bank’s interest rates as the government tries to stop the rapid depreciation of the South Sudanese Pounds.
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Fiery Beda pulls no punches, castigates failed SPLM leadership
The Co-chair of the National Dialogue steering committee has issued a series of damning statements that are critical of the performance of the SPLM since assuming power in 2005. Continue reading Fiery Beda pulls no punches, castigates failed SPLM leadership
Americans choose Trump or Biden
Polling stations have now opened across most of the United States as voters line up to cast their ballots for either Donald Trump or Joe Biden Continue reading Americans choose Trump or Biden
University of Juba dismisses students over recent protests
The administration of the University of Juba has dismissed fourteen students and suspended fourteen others for “creating unrest” at the campus. Continue reading University of Juba dismisses students over recent protests
Zambian peacekeeper to receive 2020 Woman Police Officer of the Year Award
The United Nations Department of Peace Operations announced that Chief Inspector Doreen Malambo of Zambia, currently serving in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) will be named the 2020 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year. Continue reading Zambian peacekeeper to receive 2020 Woman Police Officer of the Year Award
AfDB offers $200,000 to flood victims
The African Development Bank has provided 200,000 US dollars to help people affected by the floods in South Sudan. Continue reading AfDB offers $200,000 to flood victims
Electric fault shuts down SSBC
An electrical circuit fault has forced the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation to shut down its transmissions. Continue reading Electric fault shuts down SSBC
Hundreds displaced as Nile waters claim Gumbo, Lologo areas
Rising water levels have caused the Nile river to burst its banks, flooding some lowland areas in Juba. Continue reading Hundreds displaced as Nile waters claim Gumbo, Lologo areas
Cueibet road ambush leaves one dead
An attack on a commercial vehicle in Lakes State has left one person dead and another one wounded. Continue reading Cueibet road ambush leaves one dead