Traders in Western Bahr el-Ghazal are demanding representation in Wau Municipal Council so that their challenges are addressed. Continue reading “Traders in Western Bahr el-Ghazal demand representation in Wau Municipal Council”

Jonglei State Governor says communities need to change their attitudes to the dowry system. The State Governor Kuol Manyang said that cutting the price of bride dowries will lead to fewer cases of cattle raiding and theft. Continue reading “Jonglei dowry reduction”

A local NGO based in Juba, is conducting a three-day awareness campaign on provision of legal aid to communities in conflict with the law in Wau, Continue reading “CEPO legal Aid”

Officials have denied rumors that David Yau Yau’s forces have taken control of Buma town in Pibor County, and that hundreds of civilians have fled to Kapoeta Counties in Eastern Equatoria. On Monday, a statement by the rebel group, South Sudan Defense Force, who say they are under the command of David Yau Yau claim they have taken control of Boma town. They claim several civilians and soldiers have fled to Kapoeta areas in Eastern Equatoria. Continue reading “Boma town situation”

Farmers are urging the government to allocate 10 percent of the National Budget for agricultural activities. Continue reading “Budget allocation for agriculture”

Residents of Khor Romla have complained that there are armed men posing as police officers harassing women on their dress code in the stream along Juba – Kajo-Keji road. Continue reading “Women harassed by police”

The United Democratic Front Party is calling on President Salva Kiir to extend an amnesty to political detainees, including their former chairman Peter Abdurahaman Sule. Continue reading “UDF calls for amnesty to political detainees”

Three Ugandan Men were seriously wounded yesterday evening following an attacked by unknown armed men on Nimule-Juba Highway. Continue reading “Three Ugandan men wounded on Nimule Road”

Meanwhile, the nine Ngok Dinka tribes have appointed a new paramount chief to replace the late Kuol Deng Kuol who was killed on Saturday. Continue reading “New Paramount Chief of Abyei”

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting says the Media law has been presented to the parliament, and now awaits enactment. Continue reading “Media Bill”