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Mixed Reactions Over Proposal To Move Capital From Juba
By Agele Benson Amos Should the government relocate the South Sudan capital city from Juba to Ramciel? This is the biggest debate doing the rounds in South Sudan as citizens of Africa’s youngest nation look to the future.
‘What’s Up’ Training Programme is Calling for Applications
Deadline: 18 November 2011 Country: UK MAMA Youth Project (MYP) is calling for applications for ‘What’s Up’ training programme. The …
Mugwo Community Feels Neglected By Government
By Alfred Taban Residents of Mugwo Payam in Southern Sudan’s Yei River County are a disgruntled lot. They feel neglected …
Child Labour Menace in Western Equatoria State
By Gift Friday Like most African Countries, South Sudan has its share of problems afflicting children. Child labour is rampart …
US Journalism’s Lack of Focus on Wall Street
Published: 21 October Region: US & Worldwide By Pedja Urosevic They’ve been ‘occupying’ Wall Street for almost a month, but …
Media and the Riots Conference: The Big Debate
Event date: 26 November 2011 Region: UK & Worldwide One-day conference that brings together young people from riot areas in …
Ethical Journalism Initiative: National Conference in Bratislava
Event date: 21 October 2011 Region: EU The Slovak Syndicate of Journalists (SSN) is to organise a two-day national conference …
Road Accidents in South Sudan: Who is to Blame?
By Yuggu Charles Over the past few years, there has been a marked increase in the number of road accidents …
Muslim Community Calls for Religious Tolerance
By Agele Benson Amos The Muslim community in Yei River County has called for religious harmony and tolerance amongst various …
New Government Development Plan gives Hope to Citizens
By Abraham Machuor Lum The Government of South Sudan has unveiled an ambitious three-year development strategy to help bring about …
