By XUE Bing, China’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs. The Horn of Africa is located along an important maritime passage that connects the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. It boasts rich natural resources and huge development potential. However, the region has long suffered from frequent conflicts, economic underdevelopment […]
The Head of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Mission in South Sudan Federica Franco has strongly condemned the killing of staff member Peter Mathor Tap in the latest violence in Leer county of Unity state. In a statement extended to Juba Echo, the head of Mission said “We are shocked and profoundly saddened by the tragic death […]
Authorities in Eastern Equatoria State have confirmed that two motorists died in an accident along the Juba-Torit highway in Khor-Lagbata on Saturday. “Yes, I got the information that there was a truck that had one rear light, it got to Khor Lahgbata at around 8 pm, then there were boys riding a motorcycle, their motorcycle […]
By Kabaka Quintous Leone Religious Leaders from the Episcopal church of South Sudan at St Paul cathedral diocese of Torit Anglican Communion in Eastern Equatoria State are calling on political leaders in the country to prioritize embarking on the journey of conveying peace messages to the citizens. The call was made during the Easter mass […]
By Awan Achiek An environmental activist group known as “Greening South Sudan”has combined effort with Episcopal church and launched a campaign to plant 10 million trees in the next 10 years in South Sudan. Greening South Sudan says the move aims at easing the effects of climate change in the country. “We want to the […]
By Chondok Stephen Magei Armed youth suspected to be from Mayendit county Rupkuai have raided 470 herds of cattle in Guat village under Leer county on Sunday when herders took the animals for grazing, according to leader of Leer cattle camp. The leader of the cattle camp in Leer town, Southern Unity Mr. Gattut Chuol […]
By Chondok Stephen MageiThe prevalence of birth defects and environmental pollution caused by mismanagement of toxic oil waste has sparked an outcry in Koch County of Unity State. The oil-producing community in Koch County has particularly condemned the open disposal of chemical waste by the administration of Sudd Petroleum Operating Company (SPOC) in Riew Village. […]
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has injected $2.5 million into projects aimed at empowering women and youth in the country. The UNMISS Head Mission, Nicholas Haysom, said the money has been invested in 50 projects across the country. “This year, the mission is investing $2.5 million in 50 quick impact projects with […]
By Awan Achiek South Sudanese have been urged to pray for peace during Easter celebrations in efforts to push the parties to the 2018 revitalized peace deal to conclude the peace process. These remarks on Friday by Dr. Justin Badi Arama, the Primate of Episcopal Church of South Sudan come amid rise in intermittent sub-national […]
By Denis Ejulu Thousands of orphaned children and widows sheltering at stone orphanage in Juba, the capital of South Sudan have received food and safe drinking water provided by the Chinese embassy. After years of conflict since 2013, these orphans from various parts of South Sudan have had no access to safe drinking water. Jacob […]