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Community radios build bridge to peace in Central Mali
Mamadou Bocoum is the Director of Kaoural radio and Regional Coordinator of Radio and Television Broadcasting Union (URTEL) in Mopti, Central Mali. He is passionate about his job, as he defends the importance of community…
Statement by UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Stefano Del Col
I have just had a very good and constructive meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Gebran Bassil. As discussed in our meeting today, much of my efforts in recent weeks has been to address with the parties concerns…
A five-year first: Students in Malakal and Akoka sit for secondary school national exams
Sweating it at the secondary school national exam, a scene not seen in Malakal since the outbreak of armed conflict in 2013. A school bell rings out in Malakal. It is the first time since 2013 that this particular bell, which…
Security Council Press statement on the Democratic Republic of Congo
The members of the Security Council took note of the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of the provisional results of the presidential and provincial elections in the Democratic Republic of…
Anyidi in Jonglei boosted by rare UNMISS medical visit, more to come with road completion
Multi-skilled South Korean peacekeepers offered citizens (two- and four-legged) of Anyidi, Jonglei, medical and veterinary services and a tad of traditional drumming. Residents of Anyidi in the Jonglei region have applauded…
Secondary school national exams in Juba: They, too, shall (hopefully) pass
Time for crucial national exams for secondary school students in Juba and across the country. The sun has just dragged itself above the Juba horizon for another day of relentless roasting. Yet this is not your average…
Large aircraft bomb defused by UN Mine Action Service to protect families in Juba
Found in the middle of Juba, safely defused by the UN Mine Action Service, averting potential disaster. “Quiet.” The voice of the head of the UN Mine Action Service in South Sudan rings out across the open field. “Firing.”…
Ghanaian peacekeepers in Aweil receive UN medal
A proud day for Ghanaian peacekeepers in Aweil. Ghanaian troops deployed in Aweil and serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have been awarded peacekeeping medals in recognition of their work in the war-torn…
Female UN police officers in Bentiu initiative weekly support meetings with national counterparts
Female police officers serving with UNMISS are empowering their South Sudanese counterparts in Bentiu. Bentiu-based female police officers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan are encouraging the police…
Smooth all the way: Main supply route joining Malakal to Melut ready for use
UNMISS engineers have rehabilitated the main supply route between Malakal and Melut. Well worth rejoicing. It’s all systems go in Upper Nile, South Sudan, following the completion of the rehabilitation of a main supply route…