The event brought together elders, traditional chiefs, artists, women, youth leaders, civil society organizations and government representatives As the rhythmic beat of traditional drums filled the air in Yambio, the capital of South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State, a young girl’s voice rose above the crowd with a heartfelt wish. “Oh,Continue Reading
The event concluded with the election of a new executive body and brought together over 150 participants Calls for unity, reconciliation, and the systematic inclusion of young people in governance architecture dominated the third annual convention of the Central Equatoria State Youth Union. Held under the theme “Youth are the LeadContinue Reading
This decision follows a comprehensive review of Oranto’s performance under the EPSA over the six-year contractual period The Ministry of Petroleum of the Republic of South Sudan (https://MOP.Gov.SS) announces that it has decided not to renew the Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) held by Oranto Petroleum for Block B3.Continue Reading
A slow start led to China’s 80-65 loss to Belgium, while Kamilla Cardoso had a big double-double in Brazil’s 94-79 victory over South Sudan in FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers here on Thursday. After scoring 11 points in the opening quarter, China went without a point for four andContinue Reading
The UN Human Rights Chief renewed his call on parties to the conflict to urgently return to dialogue UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said on Tuesday he was horrified by growing accounts of serious violations during the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, including gruesome killings of civilians, the destructionContinue Reading
On the final day of his visit to Juba, the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix briefed the diplomatic community about the impact of the United Nations-wide financial crisis on the peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. The crisis, caused by delays and shortfalls in the payment of cash contributions, includingContinue Reading
The escalating political crisis in South Sudan is driving renewed armed violence and making the already dire humanitarian and human rights situations there worse, UN investigators said on Monday The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan issued the warning at the conclusion of a mission to the Africa UnionContinue Reading
