Upper Nile
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Upper Nile is one of the 10 states of South Sudan
. The current governor of Upper Nile, and its first governor in the independence era of South Sudan, is Simon Kun Puoch
. The White Nile
flows through the state, giving it its name. The state also shares a similar name with the region of Greater Upper Nile
, of which it is part along with the states of Unity
and Jonglei
. It has an area of 77,773 km². Malakal
is the capital of the state. The town of Kodok
, the location of the Fashoda incident
that ended the "Scramble for Africa
", is located here. Upper Nile seceded from Sudan
as part of the Republic of South Sudan on 9 July 2011.
, only few officials can read weekly newspaper bulletins. However, the Juba based 'Citizen' is widely read around the town on a regular basis. Meanwhile, In the eve of Independence day on July 9, 2011, a digital newspaper called The Upper Nile Times was launched in Malakal to cater news stories on the State and Southern Sudan as whole. This online digital newspaper is widely read around the town of Malakal and other state counties with access to internet. The newspaper also is one of the most rated in Upper Nile State, Southern Sudan and around the world.
Moreover, at the present time, the only Television station for the people of Upper Nile State is South Sudan TV. Although the Station works for only few hours, its widely popular in State capital. Some foreign TV stations are also broadcasted in the area using portable satellite dishes.
South Sudan
South Sudan , officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country located in the Sahel region of northeastern Africa. It is also part of the North Africa UN sub-region. Its current capital is Juba, which is also its largest city; the capital city is planned to be moved to the more...
. The current governor of Upper Nile, and its first governor in the independence era of South Sudan, is Simon Kun Puoch
Simon Kun Puoch
Simon Kun Puoch is a South Sudanese military figure and politician. He has served as governor of Upper Nile since 25 May 2010. A Lieutenant General, he has also done work with the Southern Sudan Relief and Recovery Commission.-References:...
. The White Nile
White Nile
The White Nile is a river of Africa, one of the two main tributaries of the Nile from Egypt, the other being the Blue Nile. In the strict meaning, "White Nile" refers to the river formed at Lake No at the confluence of the Bahr al Jabal and Bahr el Ghazal rivers...
flows through the state, giving it its name. The state also shares a similar name with the region of Greater Upper Nile
Greater Upper Nile
The Greater Upper Nile is a region of northeastern South Sudan. It is named for the White Nile, a tributary of the Nile River in North and East Africa.- Geography :The region consists of the states of Jonglei, Unity, and Upper Nile...
, of which it is part along with the states of Unity
Unity (state)
Unity, sometimes known as Western Upper Nile, is one of the 10 states of the African nation of South Sudan. It has an area of 35,956 km². Unity, is inhabited predominantly by two ethnic groups, the Nuer and the Dinka ....
and Jonglei
Jonglei
Jonglei is one of the 10 states of South Sudan. Jonglei is the largest state in the Republic of South Sudan, with approximately 122,479 km2, as well as the most populous according to the controversial 2008 census conducted during present-day South Sudan's second period of autonomy. Bor is the...
. It has an area of 77,773 km². Malakal
Malakal
-Location:The city of Malakal is located in Malakal County, Upper Nile State, in the northeast of South Sudan, close to the International borders with the Republic of Sudan and with Ethiopia...
is the capital of the state. The town of Kodok
Kodok
Kodok is a town in the northeastern South Sudanese state of Upper Nile. Kodok is the capital of Shilluk country, formally known as Shilluk Kingdom. Shilluk has been an independent kingdom for more than sixteen centuries...
, the location of the Fashoda incident
Fashoda Incident
The Fashoda Incident was the climax of imperial territorial disputes between Britain and France in Eastern Africa. A French expedition to Fashoda on the White Nile sought to gain control of the Nile River and thereby force Britain out of Egypt. The British held firm as Britain and France were on...
that ended the "Scramble for Africa
Scramble for Africa
The Scramble for Africa, also known as the Race for Africa or Partition of Africa was a process of invasion, occupation, colonization and annexation of African territory by European powers during the New Imperialism period, between 1881 and World War I in 1914...
", is located here. Upper Nile seceded from Sudan
Sudan
Sudan , officially the Republic of the Sudan , is a country in North Africa, sometimes considered part of the Middle East politically. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the...
as part of the Republic of South Sudan on 9 July 2011.
Counties
Upper Nile is subdivided into 12 counties:- Baliet County
- Fachoda County
- Longechuk County
- Maban County
- Malakal County
- Manyo County
- Maiwut CountyMaiwutMaiwut is a county in Upper Nile, South Sudan. The name 'Maiwut' is also being shared by the City of Maiwut; the administrative council of county Payams and Bomas...
- Melut CountyMelut CountyMelut County is an administrative area in the Upper Nile state of South Sudan, with headquarters at Melut.-Location:Melut County is bordered by Manyo County across the Nile in the west, Maaban County in the east, Baliet County in the south and Renk County in the north, all in Upper Nile state.The...
- Nasir CountyNasir CountyNasir County is an administrative area in Upper Nile state, South Sudan. The headquarters is the town of Nasir, on the north side of the Sobat River, about as the crow flies from the Ethiopian border.-Economy:...
- Panyikang County
- Renk County
- Ulang County
Newspapers and Television
Most Upper Nile State citizens have limited access to News and other media information. In cities like MalakalMalakal
-Location:The city of Malakal is located in Malakal County, Upper Nile State, in the northeast of South Sudan, close to the International borders with the Republic of Sudan and with Ethiopia...
, only few officials can read weekly newspaper bulletins. However, the Juba based 'Citizen' is widely read around the town on a regular basis. Meanwhile, In the eve of Independence day on July 9, 2011, a digital newspaper called The Upper Nile Times was launched in Malakal to cater news stories on the State and Southern Sudan as whole. This online digital newspaper is widely read around the town of Malakal and other state counties with access to internet. The newspaper also is one of the most rated in Upper Nile State, Southern Sudan and around the world.
Moreover, at the present time, the only Television station for the people of Upper Nile State is South Sudan TV. Although the Station works for only few hours, its widely popular in State capital. Some foreign TV stations are also broadcasted in the area using portable satellite dishes.