ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Ethiopia will hold a parliamentary election on June 5, the electoral board said on Friday, as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed seeks to quell political and ethnic violence in several regions. Continue reading Ethiopia says national election to be held in June
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Ethiopia-based students stranded in Juba
Some students on government scholarships in Ethiopia are stranded in Juba as the government has not released funds to facilitate their return to school. Continue reading Ethiopia-based students stranded in Juba
Pope Francis urges ‘more progress’ in S.Sudan peace
Pope Francis has sent a Christmas message to the political leaders in South Sudan, urging them to progress with the lugging peace process. Continue reading Pope Francis urges ‘more progress’ in S.Sudan peace
Kiir calls for unity in Christmas message
President Salva Kiir has called for all South Sudanese to unite for the country to solve its enormous challenges. Continue reading Kiir calls for unity in Christmas message
Three SSPDF soldiers arrested for terrorizing Lainya civilians
Three SSPDF soldiers accused of terrorizing civilians in Lainya County of Central Equatoria state have been arrested. Continue reading Three SSPDF soldiers arrested for terrorizing Lainya civilians
Heavy deployment of officers to maintain order during Christmas festivities
The South Sudan National Police Service has heavily deployed joint security patrols in Juba in a move they said is to protect civilians during this festive season. Continue reading Heavy deployment of officers to maintain order during Christmas festivities
Children receive radio sets for distance learning
The government and the UN Children’s Agency have distributed 27,000 radio sets to help facilitate distance learning program for pupils. Continue reading Children receive radio sets for distance learning
Olony to arrive in Juba when appointed governor -SPLM-IO
General Johnson Olony will arrive in Juba as soon as his appointment as governor is made public by the President, the SPLM-IO has said. Continue reading Olony to arrive in Juba when appointed governor -SPLM-IO
Upper Nile University lecturers also go on strike
Lecturers at the Upper Nile University have declared a three-day sit-in strike after the Ministry of Higher Education failed to clear their nine months arrears. Continue reading Upper Nile University lecturers also go on strike
Air traffic controllers yet to resume work at Juba International Airport
Air traffic controllers at Juba International Airport are yet to resume work following their strike two weeks ago. Continue reading Air traffic controllers yet to resume work at Juba International Airport