The medical charity MSF has accused the UN Mission in South Sudan for allegedly failing to protect civilians in Unity state. Continue reading “MSF accuses UN of ‘utter protection failure’”
Author: Junior Ali
Central bank surrenders exchange rate to ‘market demand’
The Central Bank has announced a reform in the exchange rate policy, abandoning the official rate of the pound against all foreign currencies. Continue reading “Central bank surrenders exchange rate to ‘market demand’”
Beda Machar presents 25-year agriculture plan
The Minister of Agriculture, Beda Machar, has presented to the parliament a master plan to improve agricultural productivity in the country for the next 25 years. Continue reading “Beda Machar presents 25-year agriculture plan”
Agriculture minister proposes 25-year plan
The Minister of Agriculture, Beda Machar, has presented to the parliament a master plan to improve agricultural productivity in the country for the next 25 years. Continue reading “Agriculture minister proposes 25-year plan”
Rare elephants discovered in WES
Wildlife conservationists have found forest elephants in Western Equatoria State for the first time in South Sudan. Continue reading “Rare elephants discovered in WES”
CEPO considers ending its activities in WBGS
Civil society group CEPO says they may terminate their developmental activities planned for Western Bahr el Ghazal for the coming year over detention of activists there. Continue reading “CEPO considers ending its activities in WBGS”
No official request to transport SPLM-IO advance team – UN
The UN Mission in South Sudan says it has not received an official request for transportation of the SPLM in Opposition delegation to Juba. Continue reading “No official request to transport SPLM-IO advance team – UN”
Invest in peace deal implementation, IGAD told
The UN Undersecretary for Peacekeeping Operations says the time has come for the UN Security Council and the IGAD Plus international partners to invest in the implementation of the peace agreement. Continue reading “Invest in peace deal implementation, IGAD told”
Upper Nile region likely to experience El Nino effect
US-based Enough Project says Upper Nile, Jonglei and Unity states are likely to experience intense floods by the beginning of next year. Continue reading “Upper Nile region likely to experience El Nino effect”
Wau frees 8 of 13 activists it detained on Monday
Eight of the 13 activists who arrested in Wau early this week have been released. Continue reading “Wau frees 8 of 13 activists it detained on Monday”