By Awan Achiek The increasing inter-communal violence in South Sudan has continued to obstruct the realization of durable and sustainable peace in the World’s youngest nation, a Senior UN official has said. Speaking at the UN Security Council on Monday in New York, Nicholas Haysom, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, said […]
By Okech Francis South Sudan has officially resumed production of crude oil in block 5A after 7 years of shutdown due to crisis, seeking production of 8,000 bpd. Output in the oil block has been capped by Sudan but the country “will make sure the capping is lifted so that we produce more than 16,000 barrels a day,” […]
By Onen Walter Solomon / Juba / June 21, 2021 The International Organization for Migration, IOM, Regional Director for the East and Horn of Africa, Mohammed Abdiker, is in Juba for a six-day official visit. In a press statement dated JubaEcho obtained Monday morning, Abdiker is scheduled to meet with government officials, international donors, and […]
By Awan Achiek The proliferation of firearms in the hands of civilians makes it difficult for police to intervene and restore security in South Sudan’s Lakes State, police spokesman said on Monday. “If someone commits a crime and runs to the cattle camp where there is huge a number of armed youth. The Police find it hard […]
By Manyuon Mayen Manyuon, Juba The South Sudan’s national team has been knocked out of the Arab 2021 cup qualifiers and a win declared to Jordan following confirmation of coronavirus cases among the country’s delegation in Doha, Qatar. The Bright Stars were headed to final qualifiers against Jordan scheduled for June 21, before some of […]
By John Agok The National Olympic Committee in collaboration with International Olympic Committee (IOC) is set to celebrate International Olympic Day in Juba on June 23, in Juba. The event expected to start at 3pm on Wednesday will be graced by Vice President for Gender, Youth and Sports cluster as she also announces 30 days […]
By Manyuon Mayen Manyuon, Juba The Jonglei State government is calling for urgent humanitarian intervention in the dire health gap at Walgak area of Akobo County. Veronica William Deng, the State’s Information, Communication and Postal Services Minister revealed that the situation was deteriorating on daily basis and that it needs an urgent helping hand in […]
By Simon Deng South Sudan will be able to use up its available vaccines doses by July 18 according to the country’s health. South Sudan’s health ministry says the vaccine uptake is improving […]
By Bida Thomas Right Reverend Levi Marandulu Yepete has been consecrated and enthroned as the new and third Bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Yei in an event presided over by the Episcopal Church of South Sudan primate Justine Badi Arama at the Yei Emmanuel Cathedral Church on Sunday. Hundreds of faithful gathered at the church to witness the […]
By Bida Thomas The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Alfred Futuyo Karaba has instructed the start of work for the rehabilitation of Yubu Bridge along the Sukare road in Yambio town on Friday during a visit to the local bridge. Work will begin on Monday next week. Speaking at the site, Governor Alfred Futuyo Karaba […]