October 24, 2024
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Eastern Equatoria may be forced into aggressive response to cattle influx: Lobong

Tapeng Michael Ohure Eastern Equatoria may be forced to respond aggressively to the influx of cattle in the State if the national army fails to address the insecurity its causing, governor Louis Lobong Lojore, said. An attack on Wednesday in Magwi county instigated by the presence of cattle left seven people dead. This comes after […]

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South Sudan lauded for “wise” action on UN vote on Russian-Ukraine conflict

By Okech Francis South Sudan abstained from voting on a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, condemning Russia over a military invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, an action lauded as “wise.” In an emergency session of the UN’s general assembly on Wednesday, 141 of the 193 member states voted for the resolution, 35 abstained, and […]

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South Sudan backs African Union position on Russian invasion of Ukraine

By Okech Francis South Sudan has decided of its position on a vote on the Russian invasion of Ukraine at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday. On Tuesday, western countries implored the East African nation to vote against the incursion of Ukraine. Last week, the African Union urged Russia to desist from its invasion, […]

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African Union disturbed by reports that Africans are blocked from leaving Ukraine

By CGTN The African Union said on Monday it is disturbed by widespread reports that Africans living in Ukraine had been blocked from leaving the country. This comes following social media outrage across the continent after amateur footage and pictures showed instances where Africans were allegedly denied entry into evacuation buses and trains, while some […]

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Seizing the opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area for Africa’s women

Ahead of International Women’s Day, FAO calls for women traders to be included in the AfCFTA Opinion piece by Abebe Haile-Gabriel Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations March 8 is marked around the world as International Women’s Day. For many women in Africa, including those in […]

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Politics

South Sudan’s resources continue to be mismanaged: official

By Simon Deng South Sudan is rich in natural resources but lacks proper management leading to gross abuse, the Deputy Minister of Finance, Agok Makur said. Speaking at an economic policy dialogue in the capital Juba on Tuesday, Makur said public finance also has been grossly mismanaged in South Sudan, laying blame on six years […]

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Western nations knock at South Sudan’s door over Russian invasion of Ukraine

By Okech Francis Representatives of western nations in South Sudan have condemned the Russian invasion on Ukraine and are asking the African nation to condemn the act and vote against it at a United Nations Security Council on Wednesday. Russia waged war on Ukraine last week and continues pressing on with its invasion, defying mounting […]

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Bentiu radio roars back to life

By Ruot George Celebrations have marked the reopening of Bentiu Radio 99.0 F.M in Unity State. The station resumed broadcast recently after a seven-year lull. Bentiu Radio 99.0 F.M was founded in 2008 and focussed on airing contents around the Revitalised Peace Agreement in Unity State. It broadcasts on both F.M and MW frequencies and […]

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Western Equatoria violence, catalysed with brutal sexual violence claimed 440 lives: UN

By Deng Machol Violence in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State last year, carried all the hallmarks of brutality, leaving a trail of sexual violence and murder, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the UN Human Rights Office said. Between June and September 2021, at least 440 civilians were killed, 18 injured, and 74 […]

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Northern Bahr el Ghazal revokes registration of schools over early opening

By Ambrose Achuil Garang Northern Bahr el Ghazal has revoked the registration certificates for schools which opened early for the new term saying its in violation of the school calender. The schools affected include New Life Ministry, Ayaktiit, Nyamlel Central, George W Bush, Ayii Duang and Big Pen Education Center. According to Santino Bol Akot […]

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