The UK government on Wednesday issued a travel advisory against South Sudan citing reports of fighting and criminality. Continue reading UK issues travel advisory against S. Sudan
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Amadi state officials survive road ambush
The deputy governor of Amadi and several other senior state officials survived a road ambush near Mundri on Monday. Continue reading Amadi state officials survive road ambush
Japan assesses possibilities of resuming Freedom Bridge construction
A Japanese technical team has arrived in the country for the resumption of the construction of Freedom Bridge. Continue reading Japan assesses possibilities of resuming Freedom Bridge construction
Scrap metal export license to be introduced
The Minister of Trade has warned against unauthorized dealing in scrap metal export business. Continue reading Scrap metal export license to be introduced
Gov’t urged to spend less on military in 2018/19 budget
The government should spend less on military in the next fiscal year budget in order to improve the economy, says the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. Continue reading Gov’t urged to spend less on military in 2018/19 budget
Minister’s bodyguard killed by cattle raiders
A bodyguard of a minister in Gok was killed by cattle raiders over the weekend, according to the state authorities. Continue reading Minister’s bodyguard killed by cattle raiders
Speaker threatens MPs privatizing gov’t vehicles
The leadership of the transitional parliament is threatening to take legal action against honorable members who have altered vehicle ownership documents. Continue reading Speaker threatens MPs privatizing gov’t vehicles
4 killed in renewed clashes in Eastern Lakes
Four people were killed in Yirol East during a clash between Pakam cattle keepers and attackers from a neighboring state, according to Eastern Lakes Information Minister Continue reading 4 killed in renewed clashes in Eastern Lakes
Aid agencies evacuate staff from Maban
Nearly 10 NGOs have started evacuating their staff from Maban after a group of youth attacked their premises on Monday, says the Governor of Northern Upper Nile. Continue reading Aid agencies evacuate staff from Maban
Gbudue officials accused of selling HIV/AIDs patients’ food
People living with HIV and AIDS in Gbudue have accused some officials of selling their nutritious foodstuffs that were donated by the World Food Program. Continue reading Gbudue officials accused of selling HIV/AIDs patients’ food