By Simon Deng and Okech Francis Funding shortfall created by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as natural disasters are obstructing response in an increasing humanitarian crisis in South Sudan yet the United Nations World Food Program is optimistic 5 million people will be reached with food aid this year. South Sudan is projected to face […]
By Staff Writer Tension and infighting have gripped South Sudan’s opposition bloc, Other Political Parties, part of the transitional unity government. At least five parties out of 20 within (OPP)have this week denounced their leader Peter Mayen Majongdit. Mayen who is the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs fought back by calling those against his leadership opportunists. […]
By Onen Walter Solomon Officials in South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria State said they have suspended a road construction by Ugandan engineers inside the country’s territory. The construction was being undertaken on a road linking Uganda to South Sudan through Magwi County. According to Magwi County Commissioner, Otto David Ramson, the work was suspended after it […]
By Awan Achiek Authorities in South Sudan’s restive Lakes state have deployed soldiers in several hotspot areas to mitigateescalating communal violence. The state has been experiencing intermittent inter-communal violence since last year, the violence that has claimed hundreds of lives has often pitied local communities against each other. The violence is usually caused by cattle […]
By Simon Deng South Sudan’s Ministry of General Education and Instruction on Tuesday launched the National Inclusive Education Policy2021 that aims to allow all children access toquality education. OmotOkony, Acting Undersecretary in the Ministry for General Education and Instruction said that this policy will help them implement all education programs. “Now thatwe have launched the […]
By Kidega Livingstone The team instituted by the Intergovernmental Authority for Development to monitor the South Sudan ceasefire has fallen into financial woes. The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring and Verification Mechanism is seeking 6 million US dollars for addressing its financial deficit, it announced in Juba yesterday. That includes a budget shortfall of […]
By Denis Ejulu After enduring several nightmares due to more than two miscarriages, Ludia Ikisa 31 now a mother of seven children can thank members of the eighth batch of Chinese medical doctors for helping her realize her dream of giving birth. Ikisa a South Sudanese national is among several women in the youngest nation […]
By Staff Writer The United Nations Children’s Fund or UNICEF in collaboration with South Sudan Ministries of Finance and Planning, Gender, Child and Social Welfarehas on Tuesday launched the Situational Analysis report on children and women in South Sudan. The report that covers 2018-2020 retroprovides key insights to promote and implement equity-sensitive policies, programmes and […]
By Staff Writer South Sudan has welcomed the visa waiver by Kenyan government to South Sudanese who would always wish to travel to Kenya. On Monday, Kenyan government said it has abandoned visa charges on South Sudanese effective July 26, as it noted the country has also reciprocated the deal. Deng Dau Deng, the South […]
By Awan Achiek The South Sudan government has reiteratedcommitment to creating conducive conditions for voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons seeking refuge in the neighboring countries. Deng Dau Deng, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs said the government was ready to set a safe and secure environment necessary for returnof the displaced persons and refugees […]