The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has Thursday trained over 20 journalists on the permanent constitution-making process in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal State. The workshop brought together 25 participants from various media houses in the state including 3 journalists from neighbouring Warrap State. In his statement during the commencement of the workshop […]
By Ruot George It has been nearly two weeks since the conflict in Leer County of Unity State started. To date, thousands have been displaced, hundreds killed, properties vandalized, and livestock looted, according to the area member of parliament. The conflict has taken a toll on women, children, and the elderly. However, little is known […]
Ezra Group has donated medicines and health equipment to Al Sabbah Children’s Hospital in Juba. The donation to the children’s hospital came ahead of the Easter holiday. Daniel Deng Simon, Ezra Group accountant said that the donation symbolizes Ezra Group’s commitment to supporting women and children in South Sudan. “The Ezra Group is a family […]
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has raised concerns over the ongoing sub-nation violence in Leer County of Unity State and other states across South Sudan. UNMISS Chief Nicholas Haysom made the remarks during a press conference held in the UNMISS compound in Juba Thursday. In his statement to journalists Thursday, Haysom who also […]
The revitalized government needs to build capacity for early response to conflict, said Judy Wakahiu, the program advisor for the peace and community Cohesion project at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Wakahiu challenged committees formed by the government to tackle conflict-related matters to do more. “It is not just forming committees but also information […]
The South Sudan’s National Chamber of Commerce , Industry and Agriculture says they are dismayed and shocked by the killing of Kenyan and Ugandan traders by armed men along Nimule- Juba and Juba- Yei roads.Speaking during a press conference on Monday Salwa Bakony Monytuel, Deputy Chairperson of South Sudan’s National Chamber of Commerce, Industry and […]
The Ministry of Health has said the COVID-19 vaccination campaign will be officially launched on Tuesday this week. Dr. Atem Riak Anyoun, Director General for Primary Healthcare, MoH, South Sudan | 4th April, 2021 | Courtesy Photo Addressing journalists during the regular media COVID-19 briefing on Sunday, Dr. Atem Riak Anyoun, Director General for Primary […]
The Press Secretary in the office of Vice President, James Wani Igga, Michael Alla Jabu has denied that the bodyguards of the vice president beat up a man who blocked their convoy in Sherikat, a suburb of Juba City. Michael says on April 3, at around 11:45 am, while travelling to Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria […]
Kenya Transporters Association issued a travel advisory on April 2 following what it called, the increased incidences of insecurity, murder and violent crimes against foreign drivers and setting ablaze of trucks currently being witnessed in South Sudan. “Transporters are advised to withdraw their services with immediate effect until such time (when) security is guaranteed.” Reads […]
The government of Uganda is advising its nationals to exercise extreme caution as they travel to South Sudan; it adds that those travelling to South Sudan should note that there is violent crime such as carjacking, shootings, ambushes, assaults, robberies, and kidnappings in South Sudan particularly along the Yei road.