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NEW YORK, (Eye Radio) – South Sudan’s ambassador to the United Nations said the government has noted the concerns of regional and international peace guarantors regarding the worsening political and security situation in the country, and is working to de-escalate tensions and restore dialogue.

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JUBA, (Eye Radio) – The Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism has suggested the need to harmonize multiple and uncoordinated revenue collections in the tourism sector, warning that the existing system hinders investment and growth. Addressing the media following a meeting with Vice President for Economic Cluster Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel on Tuesday, Minister Rizik Zakaria Hassan said foreign investors are willing to do business in South Sudan to unlock the country’s tourism potential.

1 week ago | eyeradio.org | Chany Ninrew

WASHINGTON, (Eye Radio) – United States President Donald Trump’s administration is proposing to cut funding for United Nations peacekeeping missions, citing recent failures in operations across Africa and the Middle East, including in Mali, Lebanon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The U.S. is the largest financial contributor to the UN, responsible for 22% of its $3.7 billion core budget and 27% of the $5.6 billion peacekeeping budget, according to Reuters news agency.

1 week ago | eyeradio.org | Michael Daniel |Chany Ninrew

FANGAK, JONGLEI STATE, (Eye Radio) – The National Examination Council (NEC) has revealed the cancellation of results of 134 primary school candidates in Fangak County in Jonglei State over what it terms a serious breach of examination rules and regulations. Speaking at the 20th Extraordinary Meeting which published the results on Tuesday, NEC Secretary-General Simon Nyok Deng said the decision affects students from four schools, all located in Fangak County.

1 week ago | eyeradio.org | Chany Ninrew

MALAKAL, (Eye Radio) – Members of the Chollo community representing four counties in Upper Nile State have raised deep concern over ongoing armed violence in their areas which has displaced 5,000 people and created dire humanitarian situation. The group including political leaders raised the issue following violence that it blamed on the SPLA-IO forces and armed allied militia against the position of Necessary Unified Forces in the region.