About 39 South Sudanese police officers have attended a 5-day training organized by Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization to strengthen police cooperation in the region. Continue reading 39 senior police officers attend training in Tanzania
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Abyei urges SSPDF to withdraw from airport
The Minister of Information in Abyei Administrative Area urges the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces to withdraw troops allegedly deployed to Abyei Airport and redeploy them at the border with Warrap State. Continue reading Abyei urges SSPDF to withdraw from airport
Agricultural Bank to support farmers with tractors, fuel
The Agricultural Bank of South Sudan has launched a bid to support farmers with tractors in some parts of the country in order to boost agricultural production. Continue reading Agricultural Bank to support farmers with tractors, fuel
UNMISS urges govt to end taxation of humanitarian imports
The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General in South Sudan reiterated calls on the government to abolish taxation on UN imports into the country to ease humanitarian response. Continue reading UNMISS urges govt to end taxation of humanitarian imports
South African oil firm set to begin exploration in Jonglei State
Energy officials in South Sudan and a South African oil firm held a meeting on Thursday to discuss oil exploration in Block 2 of Jonglei State with strict emphasis on environmental protection against pollution. Continue reading South African oil firm set to begin exploration in Jonglei State
Pound currency drops by half in one year: UN
South Sudan pound depreciated by 48.93 per cent against the US dollar in March 2023 in comparison with the same period last year as commodity prices skyrocketed, according to UN agencies. Continue reading Pound currency drops by half in one year: UN
Displaced to South Sudan in 2011, Farouk now strives to serve fleeing countrymen
After escaping a deadly conflict in Sudan’s Nuba Mountain about a decade ago, Benjamin Farouk found refuge in South Sudan and now strives to help thousands of his displaced countrymen access healthcare. Continue reading Displaced to South Sudan in 2011, Farouk now strives to serve fleeing countrymen
Boy detained for filming Adil’s convoy has been released
A 15-year old boy who was arrested for filming a convoy of Central Equatoria state Governor during his to Yei town a week ago has been released, his mother confirmed. Continue reading Boy detained for filming Adil’s convoy has been released
Student dies of electrocution in Juba
A 19-year-old high school student of Darling Wisdom Academy in Juba has died after she was electrocuted on Thursday evening, the police confirmed. Continue reading Student dies of electrocution in Juba
USAID Youth Empowerment Activity equips 6,000 rural youth with life skills
The USAID Youth Empowerment Activity celebrated the empowerment of over 6,000 youths in remoter parts of South Sudan with basic literacy and life skills, on Thursday. Continue reading USAID Youth Empowerment Activity equips 6,000 rural youth with life skills