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SSPDF captures Ulang County from armed youth

4 weeks ago | eyeradio.org | Michael Daniel |Chany Ninrew

ULANG, UPPER NILE STATE, (Eye Radio) – South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has recaptured Ulang County after driving out armed youth, a top army commander announced, amid recurrent armed confrontations that have triggered dire humanitarian crisis in the border region. Maj. Gen. Michael Majok Chan, the commander of SSPDF’s 2nd Infantry Division based in Malakal, has confirmed that the army has regained full control of Ulang, speaking to SSBC reporter in Malakal.
Govt launches $100M World Bank-funded project to renovate 200 schools

4 weeks ago | eyeradio.org | Michael Daniel |Chany Ninrew

JUBA, (Eye Radio) – The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has launched a $100-million major renovation project targeting 200 schools and teachers’ colleges across the country, with financial support from the World Bank. The project is part of a five-year initiative dubbed Building Skills for Human Capital Development. It aims to boost educational infrastructure and teacher capacity, contributing to long-term national development and human capital growth.
Minister Rizik urges tax harmonization in tourism sector

4 weeks ago | eyeradio.org | Michael Daniel |Chany Ninrew

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.
NEC cancels results of 134 CPE students from Fangak over 'breach of exams regulation'

4 weeks 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.
Leer County mobile court to arbitrate 57 criminal cases

4 weeks ago | eyeradio.org | Michael Daniel |Chany Ninrew

LEER, UNITY STATE, (Eye Radio) – The mobile court that the government and partners established in Leer County in Unity State is set to begin operations on Wednesday and hear a backlog of serious criminal cases. The mobile court initiative is part of ongoing efforts to improve access to justice in remote areas and tackle serious crimes that have gone unaddressed due to limited judicial infrastructure.
GPAA launches oral cholera vaccination campaign

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

PIBOR, GPAA, (Eye Radio) – The Ministry of Health has launched an oral cholera vaccination campaign in Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) after the region recorded 3,240 cholera cases and over 100 fatalities in two months. GPAA Information Minister Nyinginga Okanho Kiro said the vaccination campaign kicked off on April 15 after being postponed for one week due to logistical challenges.
Govt to hire firm to develop concept design of South Sudan-Ethiopia road

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

JUBA, (Eye Radio) – The National Minister of Roads and Bridges is contracting a consultancy firm to do feasibility studies and develop a concept design for the ambitious 220-kilometer road linking South Sudan with Ethiopia. The two neighbors have signed a $738-million financial agreement in May 2023 to build the crucial highway. It will link Ethiopia’s Fagak to South Sudan through the northeastern border towns of Paloch, Mathiang, and Maiwut.
Education ministry set to unveil CPE exams results after over 4 months

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

JUBA, (Eye Radio) – The Minister of General Education and Instruction is expected to announce the results of the 2024 South Sudan Certificate of Primary Education (SSCPE) examination results on April 18, following a long delay blamed on lack of marking budget. In November 2024, over 79,000 candidates including 43,275 males and 35,735 females, sat for the CPE exams across 551 centers nationwide.
Church urges South Sudanese youth to refrain from hate speech

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

JUBA, (Eye Radio) – The Youth Desk of South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) encourages young people to refrain from spreading misinformation and hate speech on social media, but to promote peace and harmony within their communities. Addressing a meeting on Sunday, Duar Gabriel Biel, the National Youth Coordinator of the South Sudan Council of Churches, emphasized the need for unity and peace, especially among the youth.
EU says dialogue is only viable solution to South Sudan crisis

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

JUBA, (Eye Radio) – A visiting European Union delegation has emphasized that dialogue remains the only viable solution to South Sudan’s ongoing political and security situation in a meeting with high-level government officials in Juba. On Thursday, Dr. Annette Weber, the EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, met with the Vice President and Chairperson for the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel and several cabinet ministers.