The former political detainee, Pagan Amum Okiech, has been sworn in as the SPLM party Secretary General. Continue reading Pagan sworn in as SPLM Secretary General
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SPLM, former political detainees hold emergency meeting
The SPLM National Liberation Council is holding an emergency meeting in Juba. The discussions revolve around reorganization of the party. Continue reading SPLM, former political detainees hold emergency meeting
Students threaten to attack Cairo embassy over unpaid allowances
South Sudanese students on government scholarships in Egypt have threatened to attack the embassy in Cairo. Continue reading Students threaten to attack Cairo embassy over unpaid allowances
Cholera outbreak leaves 18 dead in Juba
The government has confirmed that 18 people have died in an outbreak of Cholera in Juba. Continue reading Cholera outbreak leaves 18 dead in Juba
SPLA, Olony violate international laws – Report
IGAD monitors have accused both the government forces and those of General Johnson Olony of violating international laws. Continue reading SPLA, Olony violate international laws – Report
Yei Pupils destroy copies of Bible
Primary school pupils in Yei River County have burned and destroyed thousands of learning bibles on allegations that they were produced to give children ‘magic riches’. Continue reading Yei Pupils destroy copies of Bible
Bahr el Ghazal states discuss food security
Officials from the four states of the Bahr al-Ghazal region have convened a summit in Wau to discuss food security. Continue reading Bahr el Ghazal states discuss food security
New Lakes speaker sworn in amid controversy
The new speaker of the Lakes State assembly, Dhieu Wol, has taken oath of office two days after a controversial election. Continue reading New Lakes speaker sworn in amid controversy
Bor returnees receive NFI from Red Cross
The South Sudan Red Cross Society is distributing nonfood items to returnees in Bor, Jonglei Sate. Continue reading Bor returnees receive NFI from Red Cross
Hearing of case against WBGS governor adjourned
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of a case against the governor of Western Bahr al-Ghazal for a week due to lack of quorum. Continue reading Hearing of case against WBGS governor adjourned