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Month April 2024

Editorial

Government needs to be rational on the UN trucks being held up at the border over taxes

Several United Nations-contracted trucks carrying fuel and other critical supplies are being held up at the Nimule border and other depots; due to the demand by the government they pay taxes. The trucks are still blockaded despite assurances from the…

Akuot Goor
April 24, 2024

News

“Hats Off! Social Media Responds to Central Bank Governor’s Recognition

The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. James Alic Garang, received recognition from the House of Representatives of South Carolina, hailing him as a “distinguished economist.”

Akuot Goor
April 23, 2024

News

Government declares outbreak of Conjunctivitis in Eastern Equatoria State

The government on Monday announced outbreak of Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye disease in Nimule and Magwi areas of Eastern Equatoria State.

Akuot Goor
April 23, 2024

News

Local Government Board concludes symposium on land dispute, cattle migration

The South Sudan Local Government Board has concluded its first learning forum that brought together County Commissioners, Executive Directors, civil society representatives and community members from the partner counties including Akobo, Aweil West, Manyo, Mundri East, Terekeka and Twic.

Akuot Goor
April 23, 2024

Feature Story

The Dilemma of a Widow Returning from 3 Years of Refuge

Widow Joska Aryemo, her blind mother and 8 children returned from a refugee camp in Uganda only to end up living under a tree next to her former home after her land was grabbed by in-laws.

Akuot Goor
April 23, 2024

News

Peace monitors urge government to avail funds for full deployment of forces

The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) on Monday urged the revitalized transitional government of national unity (RTGoNU) to avail funds for the redeployment of the remaining 49,000 Necessary Unified Forces (NUF).

Akuot Goor
April 23, 2024

Editorial

Parliament needs to hold executive accountable on pending peace tasks

The chief of staff of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring Evaluation Commission (RJMEC),Berhanu Kebede, handed over on Monday the quarterly report to the national parliament in Juba. The report highlights the delays in implementing the security arrangements on time as the…

Akuot Goor
April 23, 2024

News

Bentiu oil refinery set to open for business

Bentiu oil refinery in Unity State is expected to be operational in December 2024, according to Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro, the Minister of Presidential Affairs.

Akuot Goor
April 22, 2024

News

Juba Commissioner warns residents against illegal cutting of trees

The Commissioner of Juba County Emmanuel Tate Ezbon has warned residents of Lokiliri Payam of Juba County in Central Equatoria State to desist from cutting down trees.

Akuot Goor
April 22, 2024

Humanitarian

German kick starts 3- year plan to support local governance

The Federal German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development with support from the European Union has launched a project to be implemented by Deutsche Geselischaft fur International Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

Akuot Goor
April 22, 2024

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