(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The International Organization for Migration has confirmed plans to expand activities under its Durable Solutions Project in Yei River County. The commitment was made during a meeting between IOM officials and the County Commissioner on 30 June. IOM official Aia Khadem Aljame said the organisation remainsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture has called on the Government to fully implement the EAC Common External Tariff so that the country can begin trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area like other East African Community Partner States. The call was madeContinue Reading
(DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania) – South Sudan’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security has paid a courtesy visit to the country’s embassy in Dar es Salaam. Clement Juma Mbugoniwia made the stop on the margins of the 19th East African Community Sectoral Council on Agriculture and Food Security. The ministerContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan and Ethiopia have agreed to work on strengthening trade and economic cooperation through improved border routes. The commitment came during a meeting in Juba on Tuesday between the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Labanya Margret Mathya, and the Ethiopian Ambassador to South Sudan, Delil KedirContinue Reading
(JUBA)-The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has welcomed the appointment of a new Board of Directors and Managing Director of the national Media Authority, expressing optimism about the future of the country’s media sector. In a press statement issued on Monday, AMDISS congratulated the newly appointed leadership,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – A large livestock vaccination campaign has begun in Rubkhona County, Unity State, targeting more than 400,000 heads of cattle across seven counties. The exercise was officially launched by the State Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries together with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Police Service has promoted a woman to the rank of Lieutenant General for the first time. The elevation of Lt. Gen. Achol Cyer Rehan was confirmed alongside seven other female officers who were moved from Colonel to Brigadier General. The promotions were announced byContinue Reading
(AKOBO COUNTY) – A World Food Programme convoy has left Akobo County after spending one month delivering food assistance to the community in Jonglei State. Convoy Leader Ladu Charles said the mission was successful and thanked the people of Akobo for their warm welcome and cooperation. He noted that thisContinue Reading
(DUK COUNTY) – At least 17 people have been killed and nine others injured after armed attackers ambushed humanitarian convoys belonging to the John Dau Foundation in Duk County, Jonglei State. The attack occurred on Monday as the convoys were returning from a joint humanitarian training organised by the WorldContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United States and South Sudan’s transitional government have signed a three year health cooperation agreement worth more than 166 million US dollars (about 1.16 trillion South Sudanese pounds), aimed at strengthening efforts to combat infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS and emerging health threats. The memorandum of understanding wasContinue Reading
