(NIMULE, EASTERN EQUATORIA) – A major European Union funded infrastructure project is set to transform South Sudan’s economy through improved trade and customs operations at the country’s busiest border crossing. The Mayor of Nimule Municipality, Caesar Longa Fuli, confirmed that the One Stop Border Post (OSBP) project, valued at 10Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programmes, Adut Salva Kiir Mayardit, has pledged to prioritise services in education, health, tourism and hospitality, saying these sectors are essential to strengthening trust between government and citizens. She made the remarks on Friday after taking her oath of office at theContinue Reading
(YAMBIO COUNTY) – A Catholic seminary in Western Equatoria has introduced an unusual but practical solution to help students stay in school despite South Sudan’s worsening economic crisis. The St John Paul II Institute of Philosophy now allows students to pay tuition with charcoal, goats, chickens, and farm produce insteadContinue Reading
(CENTRAL EQUATORIA) – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has unveiled plans to build a new health facility in Sunyu village, Kajo-Keji County, in response to the recent clashes that have caused significant displacements in the region. The facility is set to serve internally displaced persons (IDPs) as well as host communitiesContinue Reading
(LAKES STATE) – Patients receiving medical services at the Kiir Mayardit Women’s Hospital in Rumbek, Lakes State, are expressing their appreciation for the quality of care they are receiving. They have described the facility as a vital resource for the health and well-being of mothers and children. The hospital, whichContinue Reading
Police authorities in Juba have apprehended three individuals believed to be involved in the assault on Major General Stephen Warikozi, the Director of Research and Planning at the Ministry of Interior. The incident occurred at his residence in Gudele 2 last month, where the general sustained injuries. Major General JamesContinue Reading
The government of Warrap state has officially commenced a tree planting programme in the state capital, with the aim of planting 15,000 trees. The initiative, supported by ambassador Bol Wek Agoth, is being carried out by the state Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with Natural Planters for Generations, under theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba Military Hospital has officially launched a new 150 kWp solar photovoltaic system supported by a 217.62 kWh battery storage unit, in a development expected to transform energy supply in one of South Sudan’s most important healthcare facilities. The project was implemented by Aptech Africa Limited in partnershipContinue Reading
Girls and women in certain areas of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) and Jonglei State have raised concerns over a lack of security and protection in light of increasing incidents of abduction by armed individuals. In South Sudan, particularly in the troubled region of Greater Jonglei and its surroundings,Continue Reading
During the event on Tuesday, Gloria Nyoka Joseph, Executive Director of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS), commended the program for bringing together pioneers to drive economic growth in the country. Nyoka highlighted the Bureau’s role in ensuring quality and safety throughout the production and processing processes, emphasizingContinue Reading
