A prominent women’s rights advocate has urged parties to the revitalized peace agreement to appoint at least three female governors as part of the 35 percent affirmative action. Continue reading Parties reminded to appoint 3 female governors
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Igga expands committee to resolve Jonglei conflicts
Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga has expanded the High-Level committee tasked with addressing the ethnic conflicts in Jonglei State and Pibor Administrative Area. Continue reading Igga expands committee to resolve Jonglei conflicts
Troika urges gov’t to open civil space
The Troika countries have called on the unity government to open political space for civil society groups to fully engage in the peace process in South Sudan. Continue reading Troika urges gov’t to open civil space
Kiir promises Rumbek quadruplets 2m pounds
The family of the quadruplets born recently in Rumbek will soon receive 2 million South Sudanese Pounds as an assistance from President Continue reading Kiir promises Rumbek quadruplets 2m pounds
Bor flood victims receive aid
More than 500 people recently displaced by flash floods in Bor town have reportedly received food and non-food items from the South Sudan Red Cross.
Last week, authorities in Jonglei State said nearly 20,000 people had been displaced by floods in Bor, Twic East, and Duk Counties.
Bor town, in particular, is flooded yearly. This is as a result of heavy rains and the rising water levels of the Nile River.
The Red Cross says it launched an intervention to the most vulnerable people within Bor town.
“We are responding to only some parts of the population that were displaced by the flooding and the households that we are giving the items are about 500 households,” Michael Mading, head of Red Cross in Bor told Eye Radio on Thursday.
“The essential household items that we are giving out are the kitchen sets for about five people in a house. We are also giving them plastic seats, blankets and mosquito nets.”
In 2019, Jonglei state was among areas hit hard by flash floods following heavy rains.
South Sudan depends entirely on international aid organizations to address its humanitarian challenges.
S.Sudan secures $4.1 million Covid-19 response funds
The government has secured $4.1 million to support its emergency response for coronavirus and strengthen the health system capacity for emergency preparedness in South Sudan. Continue reading S.Sudan secures $4.1 million Covid-19 response funds
Gov’t clears its ’embarrassing’ AU membership fee arrears
The government of South Sudan has cleared the outstanding contributions to the African Union, after the country was suspended from the Continue reading Gov’t clears its ’embarrassing’ AU membership fee arrears
Peace soldiers accuse peace gov’t of neglect
Soldiers at the training center in Rajaf near Juba say they are being neglected by parties to the revitalized peace agreement. Continue reading Peace soldiers accuse peace gov’t of neglect
Juba residents to get piped water in 2021
The water supply system being constructed in Juba city will be completed by early next year, the outgoing Japanese Ambassador to South Continue reading Juba residents to get piped water in 2021
Coronavirus cases stand at 1,942
South Sudan coronavirus cases have soared to 1,942 after the Ministry of Health confirmed 12 more cases on Wednesday. Continue reading Coronavirus cases stand at 1,942