Hundreds of people, including government officials, NGOs and church leaders marched this morning in Yambio town to campaign for peace in Mundri and Maridi Counties. Continue reading “Yambio residents march for peace”

The state assembly in Warrap State has passed a bill to extend the office of the governor for three years. Continue reading “UPDATE: Warrap Mps extend Nyandeng’s tenure”

MPs in Warrap State parliament have postponed a vote on whether to extend the term of office of the governor and the mandate of the assembly for three years. Continue reading “Warrap: Mps put off vote to extend governor’s term for 3 years”

A civil society activist has been arrested in Mundri West County over the recent fighting in the area, Community Empowerment for Progress Organization has announced. Continue reading “Rights activist detained in Mundri”

The IGAD has not set a new date for the peace talks after a summit of African heads of state governments in Pretoria, South Sudanese ambassador to South Africa has said. Continue reading “No new date set for peace talks”

IGAD has made a new power sharing proposal to the warring parties. The document gives the government 53%. Continue reading “IGAD gives gov’t 53% in a power sharing proposal”

The governor of Western Equatoria State has called for arrest of individuals suspected of killing people and burning houses during a random shooting in Maridi town on Monday. Continue reading “Bakosoro calls for arrest of those behind Maridi killings”

A soldier was shot dead last night in Maridi county Western Equatoria State. Two civilians were wounded in the incident. Continue reading “A soldier killed in Maridi random shooting”

Authorities in Warrap State are withholding three-month salaries of teachers accused of absenting from work for several months. Continue reading “Warrap withholds salaries of AWOL teachers”

The Northern Corridor countries have named the University for Juba as a center for excellence. Continue reading “University of Juba named ‘center for excellence’”