The United States has announced nearly $108 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of South Sudan, including those displaced to neighboring countries. Continue reading US announces additional $108 million for S.Sudanese in and outside the country
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AUDIO: USAID to unveil “new four-year strategy” for South Sudan
The United States Agency for International Development, USAID, says it will soon launch a four-year strategy for its assistance program in South Sudan. Continue reading AUDIO: USAID to unveil “new four-year strategy” for South Sudan
Uganda detains two S.Sudanese for carrying firearms
The Ugandan police are holding two South Sudanese men for entering the country with firearms. Continue reading Uganda detains two S.Sudanese for carrying firearms
Some parents, teachers oppose reopening of schools this year
The government has created a “confusion” with the announcement to reopen schools without issuing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic, experts and some parents have said. Continue reading Some parents, teachers oppose reopening of schools this year
Kiir demands permanent seats for Africans at the UN Security Council
President Salva Kiir has added his voice to the demand by the African Union for two permanent seats at the UN Security Council. Continue reading Kiir demands permanent seats for Africans at the UN Security Council
NRA allegedly collected 2b pounds, $5.1m in August
The former acting commissioner-general of the National Revenue Authority says the financial institution collected more than 2 billion Continue reading NRA allegedly collected 2b pounds, $5.1m in August
Gov’t reiterates call on hold-out groups to join peace process
The government has reiterated calls for opposition groups that are still holding arms to lay down their weapons and join the peace process as Continue reading Gov’t reiterates call on hold-out groups to join peace process
AU calls for ‘speedy’ implementation of outstanding peace tasks
The African Union Commission has urged parties to the revitalized peace agreement to accelerate the implementation of all outstanding tasks. Continue reading AU calls for ‘speedy’ implementation of outstanding peace tasks
Kiir tasks new finance minister to strengthen financial system
President Salva Kiir has tasked the new minister of finance and planning to strengthen the country’s financial system. Continue reading Kiir tasks new finance minister to strengthen financial system
Military court sentences two to death for killing lecturer
The military court martial in Juba has sentenced to death a police officer and a soldier accused of killing a lecturer early this year. Continue reading Military court sentences two to death for killing lecturer