Agencies South Sudan were pooled alongside the Eastern African country for the qualifiers during the draw conducted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) back in May in Cairo, Egypt. The winner on aggregate of the two-legged fixture will advance to the final round of the qualifiers, with 11 teams bidding to earn a place […]
By Okech Francis Attacks on dissent from human rights defenders, journalists and civil society actors in South Sudan are undermining efforts towards sustainable peace, according to the United Nations Commission of Human Rights on South Sudan. In a statement on Tuesday, the commissioned expressed “alarm and dismay” at the “ongoing threats, harassment and intimidation of […]
By Tapeng Michael Ohure In South Sudan’s Kajo Keji county of Central Equatoria State, cattle are busy eating from people’s farms and the farmers dare not stop them. County officials are warning the destruction on the farms will lead to extreme hunger. Two cattle camps with thousands of cattle are still active in Kajo Keji […]
By Richard Sultan The United Nations Mission in South Sudan-Human Rghts Chief for Central Equatoria State Mrs. Geetha Pious is urging South Sudanese journalists and activists to advocate for human rights through their work. “The implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan is ongoing, democratic processes […]
By Ruot George The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has commenced a three-day training in Rumkek, Lakes State. UJOSS Vice President, Ajak Ayak told Juba Echo that a team of media trainers, consultant and UJOSS National Executive Members will begin training of twenty five journalists in Rumbek, Lakes State. “The team will be […]
Weeks of heavy rain have caused unrelenting floods, affecting more than 700,000 people across the country, UNHCR Representative in the country Arafat Jamal said on Tuesday. The rains have swept away homes and inundated farmlands, forcing families to seek safety on higher ground or in neighbouring towns. Mothers deeply worried Mr. Jamal said UNHCR teams in […]
By Tapeng Michael Ohure Juba Echo, South Sudan’s fastest growing media outlet has received equipment from the Chinese Embassy in Juba, aimed at enhancing its proficiency in the field. The office communication equipment where personally delivered to Juba Echo offices by the Deputy Head of Mission, Ma Wenjun. Wenjun expressed optimism Juba Echo is on […]
By Okech Francis As the world readies to converge at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26 at Glasgow, Scotland, the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan is reeling from devastating effects of climate change. The pivotal meeting scheduled for 31st October-12 November is expected to set the tone and mood of […]
By Deng Machol South Sudan’s government has allocated 45 billion South Sudanese Pounds ($112.5 million) for road construction in the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget. Peter Kuot Jel, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Roads said on Monday that the government has prioritized developing infrastructure after approving 287.04 billion South Sudanese pounds [$700m) budget. “If you have […]
Xinhua News Agency, headquartered in Beijing, stands ready to grow with Africa as the continent moves tirelessly to realize its full potentials. Xinhua News Agency was founded on November 7, 1931, in Ruijin, in southeast China. Its coverage of Africa news came well before the start of its permanent presence on the continent: the first […]