(ABUJA, NIGERIA) – Africa’s vast mineral wealth must be turned into lasting prosperity, peace and opportunity for present and future generations, South Sudan’s Mining Minister Losuba Wongo told a continental summit in Nigeria. Losuba was speaking at the opening of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit in Abuja.Continue Reading
(JUBA, Central Equatoria State) – A new Deputy Mayor for Social Services and Infrastructure has been sworn in for Juba City Council, with a direct order from the Governor to work in a collegiate spirit with the existing leadership to improve service delivery. The swearing in ceremony took place onContinue Reading
(BENTIU) – Conflict related sexual violence must end because it is both a matter of justice and a public health priority, a workshop in Bentiu, Unity State has been told. The gathering was held to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, observed globally onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Thirty journalists from media houses across the country have completed training on reporting that avoids inflaming tensions and strengthens peace as South Sudan moves toward elections. The two day training was convened by UN Women in partnership with the National Press Club. It focused on conflict sensitive reporting,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The IGAD Special Envoy to South Sudan, Ambassador Moussa Djama Ali, has held talks with Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol on the implementation of the peace agreement and preparations for the December 2026 general elections. The meeting took place in Juba on 30 June. Ambassador Moussa restated theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Rehabilitation work on the national standards laboratory in Juba is progressing, with officials saying the upgrade will improve testing capacity and help ensure the safety of goods entering South Sudan. Engineers from the World Food Programme met with the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) at itsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Authorities in Central Equatoria State are preparing for a statewide distribution of long lasting insecticide treated mosquito nets aimed at reducing malaria infections among vulnerable families. The mass distribution campaign is scheduled to begin today Wednesday 11th March and will target households across the state. Health officials sayContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – Authorities in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, have announced plans to boost agricultural production through mechanized farming. Morobo County Commissioner Charles Data Bullen, speaking in a video widely shared on social media platforms, said his administration is determined to tackle food insecurity and improve livelihoods through increasedContinue Reading
(JUBA,CENTRAL EQUATORIA) – The Central Equatoria State Security Committee (SSC) convened an ordinary meeting at the State Secretariat to address critical security and administrative challenges facing the state. The high-level meeting was chaired by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Paulino Lukudu Obede, on behalf of H.E. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony. DiscussionsContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Civil society organisations in Yei River County are urging that the national constitution review process places the views of ordinary citizens at the centre of the work. The groups say they are carrying out civic education to make sure people understand the importance of taking partContinue Reading
