The Kenyan government says all transit cargo will be moved by the Standard Gauge Railway from Mombasa to Naivasha where truckers will pick them for delivery to Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Continue reading Kenya diverts E. African cargo to Naivasha depot
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Journalist Edward Terso is dead
A prominent media advocate and journalist, Edward Terso, has passed on in Khartoum, Sudan, on Friday. Continue reading Journalist Edward Terso is dead
S. Sudan’s Covid-19 cases pass 500
South Sudan’s coronavirus tally rose to 563 with the announcement of 82 positive test results on Friday. Continue reading S. Sudan’s Covid-19 cases pass 500
Ethiopian cops brutalize S Sudanese student protesters
At least seven South Sudanese students are nursing wounds after they were reportedly brutalized by Ethiopian police during a protest at the Continue reading Ethiopian cops brutalize S Sudanese student protesters
Machar’s office rejects medical evacuation claims
The Office of the First Vice President has dispelled reports that Dr. Riek Machar and his wife have left the country for specialized medical Continue reading Machar’s office rejects medical evacuation claims
GBV survivors get helpline 662
The government of South Sudan has launched a helpline for reporting cases of gender-based violence. Continue reading GBV survivors get helpline 662
MSF resumes operations in Pieri
The medical Charity, MSF, says it has resumed its operations in Pieri area days after suspending its there due to tribal conflict. Continue reading MSF resumes operations in Pieri
UNFPA donates $400,000 worth of reproductive health kits
The United Nations Population Fund has handed over to the Ministry of Health reproductive health kits worth 400,000 dollars to ensure the continuity of sexual and reproductive health services. Continue reading UNFPA donates $400,000 worth of reproductive health kits
MP calls for an end to cattle-related killings
A member of parliament has called on pastoralist communities to desist from cattle-related violence, saying it will only add more killings in the country. Continue reading MP calls for an end to cattle-related killings
Activist detained for ‘poor governance’ criticism
An activist is reportedly being held at a national security detention facility for criticizing the defunct Gogrial state government over slow response to communal fighting in the area. Continue reading Activist detained for ‘poor governance’ criticism