China’s rise will give a voice to developing world
By Chandran Nair The world is currently facing an unprecedented challenge: a comprehensive information war fueled by technology. The most telling example is the Western inclination to downplay and even demonize the positive impact that a rising China…
NBGs sets up stringent rules to prevent cattle disrupting planting season
By Hou Akot Hou The Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries on Tuesday came up with stringent rules for all cattle keepers to follow during the ongoing planting season. Luka Manut Jel, the Director General of the Ministry…
Traffic police impound 30 motorcycles in Aweil town
By Hou Akot Hou The traffic police in Aweil town of Northern Bhar El Ghazal State have impounded 30 motorcycles for failure to acquire new number plates after the deadline for registration elapsed on June 10th. “We have impounded 30 motorbikes and two…
Aweil Hospital runs out of blood
By Hou Akot Hou Medics in Aweil hospital of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have launched campaign to urge people to donate blood amid shortage. Luka Lual Aleu, the health education focal point at Aweil state hospital, said on Friday they are already…
Aweil Municipal government starts renovation of feeder roads
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil town municipal council have started rehabilitating feeder roads to ease access in the town. Zecharia Dut Mou, the Mayor of Aweil town, said on Saturday they are rehabilitating 51 km of roads particularly in Hai…
South Sudan minister says unified forces to be redeployed
By Adia Jildo South Sudan’s Minister for Information, Michael Makuei Lueth said cabinet has approved the deployment of the first batch of unified forces which graduated in August last year. “The implementation of the agreement is moving well. We…
Mundri farmers wary of the presence of cattle herders
By Adia Jildo Several farmers in Mundri County of Western Equatoria State are worried over the huge presence of cattle herders which may disrupt the planting season. Alex Daniel Digi, the press secretary of the Governor of Western Equatoria State, Alfred…
Expert proposes retributive justice for South Sudan
By Kitab Unango The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Human Rights Division on Friday proposed retributive justice for the country in order to curb intermittent communal violence. Isaac Lappia, Team Leader of UNMISS human rights…
UJOSS lobbies UN to support training of journalists in States
By John Agok The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) on Thursday requested the United Nations to facilitate the training of journalists based in the states on reporting on climate change. Oyet Patrick Charles, the President of UJOSS said during…
UN launches women leadership inclusion project in South Sudan
By Kitab Unango The United Nations (UN) Women on Thursday launched three-year women’s leadership and political inclusion project in South Sudan. The project worth $ 2 millon aims to improve women’s participation in politics and governance ahead of…
UNHCR appeals for $ 96 million to support Sudanese refugees
By Kitab Unango The United Nations Refugees’ Agency (UNCHER) is appealing for an urgent $ 96 million to respond to the growing number of daily arrivals of Sudanese refugees into South Sudan. Speaking to the media after concluding a three-day visit to…
Gudele residents given November deadline vacate from police land
By Adia Jildo Residents of Gudele residential area in Juba, the capital of South Sudan have been given ultimatum to vacate the land owned by the national police by November. The development follows reports that some individuals purchased the land from…