The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission in Western Equatoria has warned that devastating floods are likely to affect four more counties in the state if the torrential rain continues. Continue reading Torrential rains threaten more areas in Western Equatoria
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WBG Governor Sarah Cleto pushes for an end to military violence
The governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal has called for unity of purpose amongst the citizens of her state. Continue reading WBG Governor Sarah Cleto pushes for an end to military violence
Update: 7 people dead in a plane crash in Juba
A commercial plane has crashed in Kemiru area of Juba, killing seven people shortly after takeoff from Juba International Airport. Continue reading Update: 7 people dead in a plane crash in Juba
‘We are not down on our knees’ -Central bank boss
The Governor of Bank of South Sudan has denied reports that the bank has run out of hard currency. Continue reading ‘We are not down on our knees’ -Central bank boss
Man killed for allegedly ‘sharing’ girlfriend in POC
A freelance journalist in Unity State has said a fight over a lady has left one person dead in the UN Protection of Civilian Site. Continue reading Man killed for allegedly ‘sharing’ girlfriend in POC
SSPDF release SPLA-IO commander in Wau
The SSPDF in Western Bahr el Ghazal state has released SPLA-IO General, Bol Wek weeks after detaining him. Continue reading SSPDF release SPLA-IO commander in Wau
Parties agree on allocation of positions in the state governments
The Parties to revitalized peace agreement have finally agreed on the structures for power-sharing in the states, the Minister of Information has confirmed. Continue reading Parties agree on allocation of positions in the state governments
Five gold-miners killed in Kapoeta South
At least five people have reportedly been killed by unknown gunmen at a gold mine in Kapoeta South County of Eastern Equatoria State, the former Secretary-General of the defunct Kapoeta state has said.
Those killed have been identified as male adults.
David Eriga said unknown armed criminals stormed a mining site in the late afternoon on Tuesday and killed the local miners.
“Five people were mining in an area called Nakuwasigira and some armed criminals came and shot at them,” he confirmed. “And they [attackers] are still at large.”
Mr. Eriga added that an investigation committee has been sent to the area to gather facts.
“Up to now, we can’t reach any conclusion to identify them.”
Mining experts say Kapoeta’s increasingly gold resources are being smuggled with the active complicity of local and national governments.
In April, the US-based Enough Project noted that smuggling network, which involves international mining interests has contributed to increased militarization.
It said armed actors and corrupt networks are fueling low-intensity conflicts over land, particularly over the ownership of mining sites, and causing the militarization of gold mining in the area.
Central bank reportedly runs out of hard currency -Official
The Central Bank of South Sudan has reportedly run out of foreign reserves, the second deputy governor Daniel Kech Pouch has said. Continue reading Central bank reportedly runs out of hard currency -Official
EAC Ministers adopt FY2020/2021 budget estimates
The East African Community Council of Ministers has passed over $90 million us dollars as approximations for the 2020/2021 financial spendings. Continue reading EAC Ministers adopt FY2020/2021 budget estimates