May 11, 2009 | Sudan Tribune
Speaker of Southern Assembly begins SPLM mobilization tour
James Wani Igga, Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly Speaker and chairperson of the SPLM strategic mobilization campaign at the level of the Government of Southern Sudan, arrived in the capital of Western Bahr El-Ghazal on Monday and addressed supporters at Isaac football stadium.
South Sudan, still has a long way to go
May 8, 2009 - In the Sudanese state governors' forum in Wau on 5th - " 6th May 2009, the SPLM and its counterpart the Islamic NCP of President Al Bashir each took to the floor and went into lengths with discussions which basically looked more of an election campaign.
Sudan's governors agree to focus on agriculture
May 5, 2009 a ' The governors of Sudanese states agreed on the need to focus efforts on the agriculture to increase the national revenue.
25 Sudanese governors hold talks in Wau
Thousands of people turned out in Wau to welcome the First Vice President of the Republic of Sudan and President of the Government of Southern Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit, as well 2nd Vice President Ali Osman Mohamed Taha, as they arrived for a convention hosted for all the country's 25 state governors.
Sudan's Kiir urges peace in Darfur before the end of 2009
The First Vice President Salva Kiir Mayadrit stressed the need to end the ongoing conflict in western Sudan before the end of this year.
Thief strikes at Poole launch of hospital link charity
A POLICE investigation is under way after former national chief nursing officer Dame Yvonne Moores had her handbag stolen inside a Poole church just before she was due to launch a new local charity.
Poole Hospital's healing hand of friendship
POOLE Hospital is extending the hand of international friendship to one of the poorest parts of Africa by sending over members of staff to offer basic training for nurses, midwives and doctors.
April 12, 2009 - Juba has intermittently served as the capital of the Southern Sudan, since the 1972 Southern Regiona TMs High Executive Council government.
34 Lakes state lawmakers object to pull-out of security forces from Wulu
The Lakes State Legislative Assembly passed a resolution against the decision made Friday by Governor Lt.
Lakes lawmakers endorse order to quell insecurity
The Lakes state parliament on Monday endorsed a provisional order issued March 2 by Governor Daniel Awet Akot, which had put in place measures for disarmament and deployment of SPLA forces along state borders, and changed the traditional compensation payments for violent crimes committed in the state.
Sudan's bishops balk at indictment of nation's president
Following the indictment of Sudanese President Omar Hassan Ahmad Al-Bashir by the International Criminal Court, Bishop Rudolf Deng Majak of Wau, president of the Sudan Catholic Bishops Conference, said that ...
When Canadians think of school they picture a concrete and glass structure with electricity, running water and a library full of books.
Two pregnant women slain in Rumbek shootings
A pregnant woman was killed while walking with her four children last Monday, allegedly by a man from Rumbek East seeking inter-clan revenge.
Salva Kiir pushes for census result to favor Southerners' interest
February 23, 2009 a ' Salva Kiir Mayardit, the president of Southern Sudan and vice president of the national government, made a speech last Tuesday in Wau seeking to prepare his constituents for a possible row ...
Lakes state governor denies rumours over return of ex-minister
February 21, 2009 a ' The Governor of Lakes State, Lt. Gen. Daniel Awet Akot, today denied rumours that he would reinstate the ousted finance minister, who arrived recently in Rumbek.
Salva Kiir travels to Warrap state to resolve inter-clan tensions
February 18, 2009 a ' President of the semi-autonomous Government of Southern Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, who also serves as the First Vice President of Sudan, has traveled to Warrap state to try to resolve ...
2000 KW power station opens in Wau
" A new power station and other development projects were inaugurated Tuesday in Wau town of Western Bahr El-Ghazal in the presence of the First Vice President and President of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit.
China starts deploying peacekeepers to Sudan
China kicked off the deployment of its fifth peacekeeping mission to Sudan this week, with 435 officers and soldiers to be sent in four groups, the Jinan Military Command Area said Tuesday.
Salva Kiir to open Wau power stataion
February 16, 2009 a ' An Egyptian delegation will accompany Salva Kiir Mayardit, the first vice-president and president of Southern Sudan government, on a trip to Wau to open an electric power station.
Western Bahr El-Ghazal hosts 414 displaced people seeking return to Rumbek
The intertribal conflict between Dinka Agaar of Rumbek East County and Jur-beli of Wulu County has come to an end resulting in over 414 people fleeing to Wau in Western Bhar El-Gazal state, of which most of ...