Fuel shortage hits South Sudan’s capital
Photo credit: Getty Images Juba, November 10, 2016 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s capital, Juba, has been hit by fuel shortage, forcing some businesses to close their operations, business owners and…
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Kenya blasts UN over sacking of its General, vows to withdraw troops
Kenya’s President, Uhuru Kenyatta. Photo: Kenya Today/Getty Images Nairobi/New York, November 2, 2016 (SSNA) — Government of Kenya has strongly criticized decision by the United Nations Secretary-General to dismiss a…
Read More The SPLM and the Rise of Autocracy in South Sudan
Kiir (left) lifts South Sudan’s new constitution to the people during the July 2011 independence ceremony in Juba; James Wani Igga (right). Photo: AP/Andrew Burton By Duop Chak Wuol Summary…
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The Resurrection of Typhomalarial Fever in South Sudan
By: Gabriel Garang Pioth March 12, 2013 (SSNA) — It has become a common phenomenon across South Sudan for a patient who has malaria-typhoid like symptoms and went for blood…
Read More The Government of South Sudan (GOSS) Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing ‘Going on’ in South Sudan
By Professor David de Chand February 16, 2013 (SSNA) — Salva Kiir’s tyranny has already pushed Africa’s newest pre-born and pre-failed state to a state of civil war in South…
Read More World AIDS Day 2011 Celebration in South Sudan
By Dr. Lul P. Riek December 3, 2011 (SSNA) — On 1st December, 2011, the people of South Sudan will join millions of people around the world to observe World…
Read More Review of Higher Education in South Sudan
By Dr Lam Akol December 1, 2011 (SSNA) — A presentation by this author to the Conference on Higher Education in South Sudan held on 14-15 November 2011 in Juba…
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Read More Kiir Forms First Elected Government
June 21, 2010 (Juba) — The President of the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS), Salva Kiir, has appointed his new cabinet. Names of those who have been appointed in the new government are as follows:
1. Mr. Kosti Manibe Ngai – Minister of Cabinet Affairs
2. Mr. Pagan Amum – Minister of Peace and CPA Implementation
3. Mr. Nhial Deng Nhial – Minister of SPLA and Veteran Affairs
4. Mr. Deng Alor – Minister of Regional Cooperation
5. Dr. Cirino Hitend Ofuho – Minister in the Office of the President
6. Mr. John Luyk Jok – Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Development
7. Mr. Gier Chuon Aluong – Minister of Internal Affairs
8. Mr. Michael Makuei Lueth – Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
9. Mr. David Deng Athorbei – Minister of Finance and Economic Planning
10. Gen. Oyay Deng Ajak – Minister for Investment
11. Mrs. Awut Deng Acuil – Minister of Labour and Public Service
12. Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin – Minister of Information
13. Dr. Luka Tombekana Manoja – Minister of Health
14. Dr. Samson Lukare Kwaje – Minister of Agriculture and Forestry
Questions remain as the SPLM prepares to suspend salaries of independent Candidates
March 9, 2010 (Malakal) — The ruling party of Southern Sudan is planning to suspend salaries of independent Candidates who are running for seats without the SPLM’s seal of approval.…
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