The US Senate has confirmed President Barack Obama’s pick to be ambassador to South Sudan. Continue reading Mary Catherine Phee confirmed as ambassador to South Sudan
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Children at risk of cholera outbreak
Up to 5,000 children less than five years old could die of the current outbreak of cholera, unless urgent action is taken to contain the epidemic, UNICEF has warned. Continue reading Children at risk of cholera outbreak
Final peace deal may be signed before 9 July – Amum
The SPLM Secretary-General, Pagan Amum, says a final peace agreement to end the current conflict may be signed before the 9th of July. Continue reading Final peace deal may be signed before 9 July – Amum
Displaced Budi residents asked to return home
The commissioner of Budi County in Eastern Equatoria State has called on people who were displaced during an inter-clan fighting in the area over the weekend to return to their homes. Continue reading Displaced Budi residents asked to return home
Scholars march to Cairo embassy over unpaid allowances
Students on government scholarship in Egypt have marched to the embassy in Cairo to protest against the delayed payment of their bursaries. Continue reading Scholars march to Cairo embassy over unpaid allowances
Official attributes high crime rate to economic crisis
Most crimes committed in Juba are due to the current economic crisis, a Central Equatoria State official has said. Continue reading Official attributes high crime rate to economic crisis
New cases of cholera recorded today in Juba
The Minister of Health in Central Equatoria State, Felix Lado, says 16 new cases of cholera have been reported today. Continue reading New cases of cholera recorded today in Juba
Why Abyei elders failed to attend meeting with Messeriya’s
The Office of the President says Abyei traditional leaders declined to attend a meeting with their Misseriya counterparts this month to first consult with the people. Continue reading Why Abyei elders failed to attend meeting with Messeriya’s
Cueibet restricts movements of cattle
Lakes State’s Cueibet County commissioner has issued an order banning movement of cattle in and around farmlands. Continue reading Cueibet restricts movements of cattle
New anti-blindness campaign targets 500 in Pibor
A health campaign slated to begin at the end of the month is targeting more than 500 people with eye diseases in Pibor. Continue reading New anti-blindness campaign targets 500 in Pibor