Some 240,000 children are at risk of severe malnutrition this year in South Sudan, says the United Nation Children’s Agency. Continue reading “UNICEF: 240,000 children at severe malnutrition risk”

The national staffs at the Equity Bank have gone on strike all over the country, demanding for a pay rise. Continue reading “Equity Bank national staff demand pay rise”

The Former Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guinea, François Fall has been appointed deputy Chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. Continue reading “Ex-Guinea prime minister appointed JMEC deputy chairman”

Major-General Hassen Ebrahim Mussa of Ethiopia has been appointed as Force Commander of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei. Continue reading “UN boss appoints new UNISFA commander”

The South Sudan Beverages Company Limited, SSBL says it may close down its production in March. Continue reading “SSBL at the verge of collapse”

The Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross says South Sudan remains one of their top priorities in terms of humanitarian response. Continue reading “S Sudan remains ICRC’s top priority”

The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation commission has urged the government and the SPLM-In Opposition to stop restriction of aid convoys to ensure timely delivery of assistance before the rainy season. Continue reading “Peace partners asked to cease restricting relief aid delivery”

The UN says South Sudan has the highest number of children out of school in the conflict affected regions in the world. Continue reading “S Sudan has highest number of out-of-school children”

The Ministry of Health has directed Nile Petroleum Company to supply fuel to Juba Teaching Hospital, which has been without electricity for a month now. Continue reading “State oil firm ordered to supply hospital with fuel”

Egypt has welcomed the agreement on distribution of ministerial positions in the forthcoming government of national unity in South Sudan, Egyptian media reported. Continue reading “Egypt lauds deal on distribution of ministerial posts”