The UN mission in South Sudan has said the 11th anniversary of independence is an opportunity for South Sudanese to celebrate their common values and to rally together for nation-building. Continue reading UNMISS on Independence Day: “celebrate and rally for nation-building.”
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BREAKING: Japan’s former leader Shinzo Abe assassinated
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe confirmed dead after being shot in the city of Nara as per the latest updates. Continue reading BREAKING: Japan’s former leader Shinzo Abe assassinated
UPDATE: Ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe fighting for his life after gun attack
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has collapsed, and is showing no vital signs, emergency said to The Guardian.
Continue reading UPDATE: Ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe fighting for his life after gun attack
U.S. announces $117m to WFP for South Sudan
The United States government has announced over 117 million dollars in humanitarian assistance to South Sudan. Continue reading U.S. announces $117m to WFP for South Sudan
GESS calls on stakeholders to support girls’ education in S. Sudan
The team leader of Girls’ Education South Sudan has called for encouragement and support for girls’ education in the country. Continue reading GESS calls on stakeholders to support girls’ education in S. Sudan
School children take to Malakal streets to back striking teachers
About a thousand school children have staged a peaceful protest in Malakal town of Upper Nile Thursday to show support to striking teachers in the area. Continue reading School children take to Malakal streets to back striking teachers
Kiir’s message to Pope: Peace is being implemented but with difficulties
President Salva Kiir has told the Vatican Secretary of State to inform Pope Francis he is implementing the peace agreement, but with difficulties.
Continue reading Kiir’s message to Pope: Peace is being implemented but with difficulties
IGAD urges Juba to speed up remaining tasks before elections
The regional bloc IGAD has called on the unity government to draw timelines for completing the remaining tasks in the peace agreement, before the conduct of elections. Continue reading IGAD urges Juba to speed up remaining tasks before elections
WFP receives $1.3m French assistance to South Sudan
The World Food Program has received a donation of 1.3 million US dollars from the French government, as nutritional assistance to more than 20,000 children in South Sudan. Continue reading WFP receives $1.3m French assistance to South Sudan
Cardinal Parolin and faithfuls endure drizzling cold to pray for S. Sudan peace
The Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin is holding prayers at the John Garang Mausoleum Thursday morning. Continue reading Cardinal Parolin and faithfuls endure drizzling cold to pray for S. Sudan peace