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Confirming to this publication about the knowledge of the continued silent inter-communal conflict in Tombura, SSPDF spokesperson said army has launched a patrol to combat further inter-communal attacks By James Chatim The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces have broken its silence over the ongoing conflict in Tombura, saying what is taking place in the area […]
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By Correspondent The Christian Agents for Peace and Development (CAPaD) organized a two-day workshop aimed at training young women from faith-based institutions on the concept of positive masculinity. The workshop’s primary focus was to empower young women with the knowledge and tools to foster gender equality and promote healthier relationships. Through interactive sessions, discussions, and […]
Health
Sponsored Article In a historic milestone, the Ministry of Interior of South Sudan and INKOMOKO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance financial inclusion and economic empowerment for refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities. Building on last year’s breakthrough, which enabled 438 refugees to open bank accounts for the first time […]
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The South Sudan government has been told to make effective use of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) going into operation in January 2021 when many of Africa’s largest economies will start duty-free trading of goods. Foundation for Democracy and Accountable Governance Executive Director, Jame David Kolok believes the agreement will present an opportunity […]
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South Sudan has launched the exportation of its first consignment of 22 metric tons of Gum Acacia Senegal commonly known as Gum Arabic to the international market for the first time to diversify the economy. The commodity, expected to arrive market this month in Europe, marked the beginning of the young African Country’s shift from […]
Business Economy
The 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence has gained another significant move, bringing chiefs together for national dialogue with the grail of terminating early and forced child marriage in South Sudan. The three-day conference organized by the government with support from UNFPA will review November 2019 commitments made by traditional leaders, which […]
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A senior official from the British Embassy has stressed the need for media freedom and protection of journalists in South Sudan to enable them perform what he called “the essential duty”, which leads to a vibrant society and good governance. James Oates, Second Secretary of the British Embassy in South Sudan, made the remarks at […]
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The international Catholic broadcasting station Radio Maria is set to establish a branch in South Sudan according to senior representatives from Italy. Paolo Taffori, Coordinator of World Family of Radio Maria, says every part of South Sudan would receive clear and effective signal when the station becomes operational next year. “I am happy that South […]
Technology
According to global estimates, 15 percent of the world’s population lives with disabilities. In South Sudan that number may be as high as 1.2 million people and they form part of the largest minority in the country. Prior to the country’s independence, people with disabilities were relegated to a sub-class of thousands without access to basic necessities […]
Education
The community of Munuki ranks among some most dangerous in Juba. It is in this community that members of the organized forces and law enforcement agents repeatedly cracked down on teenage bandits maneuvering in groups and terrorizing households as they search for money and precious electronic gadgets. Year in, year out, these groups of people, […]
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The stalled process of establishing a reconstituted parliament since the formation of the coalition government in February 2020, is halting the critical mandate of the National Constitution Amendment Committee. South Sudan has been running without a reconstituted parliament, halting critical legal activities for effective sectoral reforms in the country, including constitution amendment. Clement Mbogoniwia, Representative […]
Politics
After five years of formation, the South Sudan government has finally launched the Special Court to try perpetrators of gender-based violence. This was done through the supports from the United Nations Development Program and government of the Kingdom of Netherlands. The court will accelerate adjudicating sexual and gender based violence cases which has tarnished country’s […]
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More than 700 primary and secondary schools in Warrap State have received education grants channel at supporting girls. Elia Charles Esau Badubara, Team Leader at Girls Education South Sudan in Warrap State confirmed that 751 schools are benefiting from the initiative. As schools reopen in phases and more girls get back to learning, Elia says […]
Education
The Impact Health Organization (IHO) with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has carried out a condom distribution exercise in Juba to mark the 32nd anniversary of World AIDs Day. This was aimed at creating awareness to the public about the virus and its effects and to reduce the stigma associated with the […]
Health
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has taken a dig on the National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine saying the musician-turned politician has no plans for the youth. Addressing hundreds of NRM supporters Wednesday, Museveni said opposition groups, while in parliament, do not lobby for what they claim to be standing for on the […]
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