The South Sudan Schools’ Attendance Monitoring System indicates that the enrollment in primary and secondary schools has increased this year. Continue reading “School enrollment reaches over a million mark in South Sudan”
Author: Hellen Achayo
Three States on high alert over Ebola outbreak in DRC
Tombura State bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo has closed their borders as a precautionary measure against Ebola infiltration into South Sudan. Continue reading “Three States on high alert over Ebola outbreak in DRC”
Six die as gold mine collapse in Kapoeta South
At least six people have died after a gold mine collapsed in Kaopeta South County in Kapoeta State. Continue reading “Six die as gold mine collapse in Kapoeta South”
Jonglei and Buma to sign peace in 7days
The Communities in Jonglei and Buma states are expected to sign a cessation of hostilities agreement in one week. Continue reading “Jonglei and Buma to sign peace in 7days”
Health Minister in Kapoeta says Cholera has killed over 20
More than 20 people have died of Cholera since an outbreak was declared last month, the Minister of Health in Kapoeta State has said. Continue reading “Health Minister in Kapoeta says Cholera has killed over 20”
National gov’t to own 55% shares in gold mining in Kapoeta
The Director General for Mineral Development in the Ministry of Mining says the government is set to collect 55 percent of additional non-oil revenue from gold mining in Kapoeta State. Continue reading “National gov’t to own 55% shares in gold mining in Kapoeta”
UNOCHA calls for the protection of aid workers
The UN humanitarian coordinator for South Sudan, Eugene Owusu says aid agencies are still operating in a difficult and dangerous environment while delivering assistance to people in need. Continue reading “UNOCHA calls for the protection of aid workers”
Students allow South Sudan embassy to reopen in Harare
Students on government scholarship in Zimbabwe say they have left the embassy premises in Harare to allow it to reopen, after the government promised to pay a percentage of their tuition fees this week. Continue reading “Students allow South Sudan embassy to reopen in Harare”
TROIKA urges gov’t to implement a permanent ceasefire
The Troika and the European Union have called for a meaningful ceasefire which shows a genuine commitment to peace and stability in South Sudan. Continue reading “TROIKA urges gov’t to implement a permanent ceasefire”
UN finally deploys troops in Aburoc
The UN Mission in South Sudan says its peacekeeping troops have been deployed to Aburoc County in Fashoda State to help enable the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Continue reading “UN finally deploys troops in Aburoc”
