(KALOBEYEI) – Refugees residing in Kalobeyei and Kakuma camps in northwestern Kenya have launched demonstrations following the introduction of a new food assistance system by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and its partner agencies. The protests were triggered by the rollout of a differentiated aid model, which categorises refugeesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir has urged six newly appointed justices of the Supreme Court of South Sudan to carry out their duties with integrity, professionalism and a deep commitment to justice, as the country continues its efforts to reform the judicial system. The call was made during a swearingContinue Reading
(BOR) – Patients at Bor Hospital in Jonglei State are facing serious challenges due to a critical shortage of essential medical supplies, including life saving anti-malarial and antibiotic drugs. Dr. Bol Chaw, the Medical Director of Bor Hospital, confirmed that the last major delivery of medical supplies arrived in AprilContinue Reading
(TAMBURA) – A soldier was killed and two others wounded in an ambush by unidentified gunmen in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, on Friday, authorities have confirmed. Tambura County Commissioner Mathew Mabenge told local media that the incident occurred while the soldiers were returning from Tambura town to Mopoi afterContinue Reading
(BOR) – Traders at Leudiet Market in Bor welcomed Jonglei State Governor Dr Riek Gai Kok on Thursday with songs and praise as he visited the site to inspect ongoing plans for infrastructure improvement. The governor’s visit came amid state efforts to modernise key markets and improve facilities for traders.Continue Reading
(WAU) – Health workers at Wau Teaching Hospital in Western Bahr el Ghazal State are appealing to the national government to urgently pay their salary arrears, saying they have not received any regular wages for over a year. According to Pancracio Duku, Secretary for Information of the workers’ trade union,Continue Reading
(YEI) – A leading South Sudanese bishop has called on the nation to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela by embracing unity, reconciliation, and shared national identity, particularly as the country continues its journey through post conflict recovery. Speaking on the occasion of Nelson Mandela International Day, Bishop Hillary AdebaContinue Reading
(ABYEI) – The United Nations Police (UNPOL) in Abyei has introduced a new vegetable farming project at the local detention facility. The initiative, launched on 14 July, aims to support both detainees and members of the Community Protection Committee (CPC) by offering practical agricultural training that promotes rehabilitation, nutrition, andContinue Reading
(ABYEI) – Violet Nasambu Lusala, the outgoing Police Commissioner of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), has completed her four year term with a message of unity, gender inclusion and community focused policing. Her departure marks the end of a notable chapter in UNISFA’s history, especially inContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – Ugandan Afrobeat singer Jose Chameleone has announced plans to set up a School of Creative Music and Arts in Western Equatoria State, South Sudan. The artist said the initiative is a gesture of appreciation for the support he has received from South Sudanese fans throughout his career. ChameleoneContinue Reading
