The Office of the President has declared three days of national mourning for the former presidential advisor on political affairs, Lual Ding Wol. Continue reading “South Sudan flies flag at half-mast for Lual Ding Wol”
Day: February 10, 2016
UN asks for access to IDPs
The UN mission in South Sudan says it is being denied enough access to many parts of the country. Continue reading “UN asks for access to IDPs”
Hearing of case against 28 states rescheduled
The Supreme Court has postponed until next week the hearing of a case challenging the neutrality of Chief Justice Chan Reec Madut to preside over a petition against the 28 states. Continue reading “Hearing of case against 28 states rescheduled”
UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ levels of food insecurity
Three UN agencies have warned that South Sudan is facing “unprecedented” levels of food insecurity, with almost 25 percent of the population in urgent need of food assistance. Continue reading “UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ levels of food insecurity”
Uganda votes: S Sudanese asked to be vigilant
The South Sudan embassy in Kampala has warned all South Sudanese in Uganda to be more vigilant during the presidential elections scheduled for next week. Continue reading “Uganda votes: S Sudanese asked to be vigilant”
SPLA Chief of Staff Office denies threats of chaos
The SPLA has rejected allegations that Chief of General Staff Paul Malong Awan has threatened to cause chaos if removed from his position. Continue reading “SPLA Chief of Staff Office denies threats of chaos”
Pres Kabila presents DRC Congo national football team with cars
Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila presented the country’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) winners with a fleet of high-end 4x4s on Tuesday. Continue reading “Pres Kabila presents DRC Congo national football team with cars”