The Global Fund has approved some $42 million to fight the virus in South Sudan, according to the AIDS Commission. Continue reading “S Sudan gets $42M to combat HIV/AIDS”

The government of national unity will not be formed unless the transitional constitution is in place, the Minister of Information has said. Continue reading “No constitution, no unity gov’t”

Members of Parliament are seeking a pay rise to cover the gap created by the new exchange rate. Continue reading “National MPs demand pay rise”

Eighteen civil society organizations have appealed to President Salva Kiir to appoint a female speaker for the forthcoming interim national parliament. Continue reading “Civil society groups push for female speaker”

The price of crude oil has dropped to its lowest in less than 18 months. Continue reading “Crude oil price drops to its lowest”

The Wonduruba community is meeting today to decide whether their area should be in Jubek or Yei River state. Continue reading “Wonduruba community decides”

President Salva Kiir has directed the new governors of the 28 states to appoint only seven ministers in their cabinets. Continue reading “Governors asked to appoint 7 ministers in each state”

A company based in Khartoum says it has won a court order to seize South Sudanese property in Kenya. Continue reading “Contractor allowed to seize S Sudan assets in Kenya”

The government of Sudan has promised to reduce the cost of transporting South Sudan’s crude oil to the export terminal in Port Sudan, an official has said. Continue reading “Khartoum to reduce S Sudan oil transport costs”