An advocate is calling on the government to implement the General Education Act which demands that all children in the country be given access to education. Continue reading Advocate demands 10% budget allocation to education
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UK pledges more support for South Sudan
A diplomat has reiterated his country’s committed to helping South Sudan recover from years of conflict and underdevelopment. Continue reading UK pledges more support for South Sudan
Equatoria regional conference postponed over lack of venue
The National Dialogue Steering Committee has postponed the planned conference for the Equatoria region by a week over lack of venue. Continue reading Equatoria regional conference postponed over lack of venue
“We don’t want armed groups by November” -Civil society
The South Sudan Civil Society Forum says it will collaborate with the church to persuade any opposition group that has not signed the revitalized peace agreement to get on board within the next three months. Continue reading “We don’t want armed groups by November” -Civil society
Speaker urges armed groups to adjust to “new realities”
The speaker of the National Parliament says it is time the armed opposition groups realize that South Sudanese wants peace and the reconstruction of their country. Continue reading Speaker urges armed groups to adjust to “new realities”
Two more bodies found at the Luri river accident site
Two more bodies have been found under the vehicle that overturned at the Luri Bridge during the weekend. Continue reading Two more bodies found at the Luri river accident site
Four people dead, five missing in Luri river accident
At least four people have died and five others are reportedly missing after a passenger vehicle overturned on Luri Bridge, near Juba. Continue reading Four people dead, five missing in Luri river accident
Cattle keepers and farmers to resolve “grazing rights” conflicts
The National Dialogue Steering Committee says plans are underway to organize a peace and reconciliation conference between cattle keepers and farmers in the Equatoria region. Continue reading Cattle keepers and farmers to resolve “grazing rights” conflicts
HIV infections on the rise among armed forces
The South Sudan People’s Defense Force says there is an increase in the rate of new HIV infections among members of the organized forces. Continue reading HIV infections on the rise among armed forces
Bishop Paride calls for forgiveness ahead of RTGoNU formation
Emeritus Bishop Paride Taban, is urging the peace parties to embrace the religious teachings of forgiveness and reconciliation ahead of the formation of the next transitional government of national unity. Continue reading Bishop Paride calls for forgiveness ahead of RTGoNU formation