JUBA, South Sudan – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Government of South Sudan, has activated the country’s first-ever drought anticipatory action plan, providing early assistance to more than 65,000 people in Eastern Equatoria State as the threat of severe drought intensifies. In a newsContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents and youth in Yei Town have launched a voluntary street-cleaning campaign aimed at promoting a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment under the banner “Keep Yei Town Clean and Green.” The initiative, spearheaded by Atlabara Football Club, began last week along Hospital Street and has sinceContinue Reading
(NAKURU COUNTY) – Kenya is stepping up efforts to stop water losses after revealing that around 43 percent of treated water fails to reach intended users, costing the country billions of shillings each year. Deputy Head of the Public Service Amos Gathecha blamed the losses on leakages, illegal connections, faultyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Boma Badingilo landscape could become the country’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site this July. A decision is expected from the UN cultural body on the migratory landscape, which is home to the Great Nile Migration. The bid is backed by the Government of South Sudan, especiallyContinue 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
(JUBA) – Seasonal forecasts point to a high chance of below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures across much of South Sudan during the June to September rainy season, the National Flood Taskforce reported on 25 June. River monitoring shows water levels remain below seasonal norms in several locations, including Juba, BorContinue Reading
(GENEVA) – Development cannot wait for South Sudan, a senior United Nations Development Programme official said during a strategic mission to Switzerland aimed at securing partnerships and resources amid continuing political, economic and humanitarian challenges in the country. A high level UNDP South Sudan delegation, led by Resident Representative DrContinue Reading
(JUBA) – 15 vultures have been fitted with tracking tags in Badingilo National Park, strengthening a research effort that now follows 27 birds across South Sudan and beyond. The operation, which wrapped up in May, covered three species: Ruppell’s, white headed and white backed vultures. The work was led byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Government ministries and development agencies have begun weaving wildlife data into decisions on roads, mining and other major projects. Workshops in Juba and Pibor in May gathered about 50 representatives at each site to examine how information on animal movements and connected landscapes can guide planning. The sessionsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A decision that could secure the future of the planet’s biggest land mammal migration lies with the United Nations cultural agency. In July, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee will vote on a bid to protect the vast migratory landscape that links Boma and Badingilo national parks in SouthContinue Reading
