Almost half of the pupils who sat for the Primary Leaving Examinations in Eastern Equatoria State last year have failed. Continue reading “EE registers poor PLE performance”

Twenty women who were arrested by the police in Jonglei State for protesting against the administration have been released on bail. Continue reading “Jonglei imprisoned women released on bail”

The newly appointed State Cabinet Ministers and Advisors of Western Bahr El- Ghazal have been sworn in today. Continue reading “WBG new cabinet ministers sworn in”

Communities from Ikotos and Budi Counties in Eastern Equatoria State have signed a peace agreement to avoid conflict amongst themselves.

The Catholic Diocese of Torit facilitated the peace and reconciliation dialogue with support from its partners.

The Chief facilitator of the conference, Kongo Manasseh, says the two communities have resolved to engage in continuous dialogue and ensure that resources are shared equally amongst them.

“We shall renounce permanently any resort to cattle raiding, revenge killing and any form of violence in our communities. We here after allow freedom of movement for our people amongst our communities without any hindrances or threat of violence, we also agree to stop road ambushes immediately.” He said.

Jonglei State Governor John Koang Nyuon has defended the detention of more than 26 women who were arrested this week for demonstrating against the state government. Continue reading “Jonglei Govonor defends prisoned women”

Traders in Torit in Eastern Equatoria State have petitioned the mayor of the municipality against the relocation of the Juba-Torit-Road market to Torit Model. Continue reading “Torit traders petition mayor”

Police in Bor have arrested six women who took part in a demonstration yesterday. Continue reading “six women arrested for demonstrating”

Eleven police officers accused of allowing inmates to escape in Torit have been dismissed from the police service. Continue reading “11 police officers dismissed from service- EE”

Thirteen policemen have been arrested for negligence in Eastern Equatoria State. Continue reading “13 policemen arrested for negligence – EE”

Nineteen people suspected of killing women and children in ethnic clashes in Eastern Equatoria State last year have escaped from police custody. Continue reading “19 murder suspects escape from prison-EE”