The Egyptian government has donated to the Juba Military Hospital equipment for testing, treating kidney and alimentary diseases. Continue reading “Military hospital receives medical equipment from Egypt”

The Minister of Environment and Forestry has called on farmers in the south-eastern part of the country to grow drought-resistant crops in Continue reading “Why farmers are urged to grow drought-tolerant crops”

Public school teachers in Jonglei say they are continuing with a pay strike they started last year until their demands are met. Continue reading “Jonglei teachers’ strike continues”

The World Food Program says it has started registration of families in areas affected by famine for distribution of food. Continue reading “WFP registers famine-affected families”

The UN Refugee Agency says it has opened a new camp in northern Uganda to host more South Sudan refugees. Continue reading “Uganda: UNHCR opens new camp for S Sudanese refugees”

Norway has pledged to provide over $16 million for emergency relief efforts in South Sudan. Continue reading “Norway responds to famine declaration”

President Salva Kiir has sacked the Managing Director of the Nile Petroleum Cooperation, Machar Achiek. Continue reading “Kiir replaces Nilepet boss”

Three members of the UN Human Rights Commission have called on the international community to form an independent mechanism in Continue reading “Rights experts call for independent body to probe violations”

The Chairperson of the Association for Media Development in South Sudan has called for the release of journalists who are under Continue reading “Taban calls for release of detained journalists”

The Chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission says ceasefire monitors have reported an improvement in access to areas in the Equatoria region. Continue reading “Ceasefire Monitors report improved accessibility to sites”