South Sudan Submits Boma Badingilo Landscape for UNESCO World Heritage Status

(JUBA) – South Sudan has finalised and submitted an emergency nomination for the Boma Badingilo Migration Landscape to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for consideration as a World Heritage Site. The cover letter for the nomination was endorsed by the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism andContinue Reading

Central Equatoria Raises Student Sponsorship to 150

(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has launched an orientation workshop for the National High School Sponsorship Programme targeting orphans, disadvantaged students and children of veterans. The programme is implemented by the Office of the Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programmes under the Office ofContinue Reading

Juba County Moves to Restore Order After Village Farm Damage

(JUBA COUNTY) – Authorities in Juba County have intervened in Garbu Village in Mangalla Payam following reports of violent attacks on farmers and destruction of agricultural land. The intervention on Friday was led by the County Commissioner, Emmanuel Tete Ezbon, accompanied by organised security forces. The move followed complaints fromContinue Reading

Policy Analyst Boboya James

(JUBA) – A policy analyst in South Sudan is calling on the national government to prioritize the transparent use of natural resources to advance development and meet citizens’ expectations following independence in 2011. Last week, the national cabinet approved $2 billion for road infrastructure projects across the Equatoria and BahrContinue Reading