By Bida Elly David A timeline, earlier announced by the government to deploy the first batch of graduated unified forces as per Implementation of transitional security arrangements has since slipped off without action. South Sudan government had declared it would commence deployment of the first batch between the last week[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Juba City Council’s Neglect of Unhygienic Waste Disposal: A Serious Oversight
By Gama Hassan Oscas The Juba City Council’s failure to address the issue of improper waste disposal in residential areas is a matter of great concern. The prevalent practice of pouring dirty water, mixed with urine, onto the streets and public roads not only poses significant health risks to road[Read More…]
Better Spend Money to Treat the Sick Rather than on Funeral occasions
By: Joseph Akim Gordon Nowadays cases of deaths have multiplied, there are now few cases of festival like marriages, and other happy occasions, as such death is blind, many families are visited by cases of death many times. We are in a situation that when a relative becomes sick it[Read More…]
When you choose to be strong amidst difficulties
When we look at life critically, we realize that it is very unfair. It does not care whether you are weak or strong. It does not even care if you are rich or poor. It treats people equally and I will encourage you never to lose hope when it is[Read More…]
By Agoku Christine Taban South Sudanese celebrated their independence anniversary in various places with state leaders, such as Governors while others were joined by their ambassadors to foreign countries. It brought in a cordial interaction between leaders and the communities that they serve. Its pleasure for all the citizens in[Read More…]
Armed youth injure soldier, loot his fish
By Yang Ater Yang Local authorities in Yirol East County of Lakes State said suspected armed youth from neighbouring Panyijar County, Unity State, shot and wounded a wildlife soldier, looting his sack of dry fish. The incident reportedly occurred at 4:00 PM in Karer along the riverside near Shambe National[Read More…]
Independence celebrations leave two dead
By Hou Akot Hou Tragic end: fatal accidents killed two people in Aweil south and Aweil North counties, marring the aftermath of South Sudan’s 12th independence anniversary celebration in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. Celebrants, who shared the day’s happiness at the freedom squares, were silenced on Sunday to somber mood[Read More…]
SPLM-IO opens Kajo-Keji county secretariat
By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) launched its party secretariat in Kajokeji County of Central Equatoria State yesterday. Senior SPLM/A-IO member at the political bureau, Mr. Matata Frank, who is also the party chief whip at the Council of States, led the launch. Mr. Matata was[Read More…]
Salva Kiir amasses more support for 2024 polls
By Hou Akot Hou Thousands of people, on Monday, gathered at Madhol playground, Aweil Town to thank President Salva Kiir Mayardit for entrusting their community members to serve in the unity government. Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) supporters and government officials were among the mammoth that stormed arena. The community[Read More…]
Man kills lover, commits suicide-Police
By Bida Elly David Police authority said a young man shot his girlfriend dead and committed suicide in Juba, during independence celebration. Deputy Police spokesperson, Brig. Gen. James Dak Karlo reported the incident in his overall security report on commemoration of South Sudan’s 12th Independence Anniversary. He said that the[Read More…]
South Sudan expels unfit food
By William Madouk South Sudan border authorities have maintained none compliance to entry of suspected toxic maize products from Uganda. Chief Executive Officer of the National Bureau of Standards, Ms. Mary Gordon said over 70 trucks of maize flour deemed unfit for human consumption will never enter the country. The[Read More…]
The Sad Phenomenon of Neglecting the Sick and Celebrating the Dead: A Disturbing Trend in Juba
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the bustling city of Juba, South Sudan, a distressing trend has emerged that calls for our attention and reflection. It is disheartening to witness the neglect of sick and ailing individuals by their own relatives and friends, only for the same people to spring into[Read More…]
The haves and the have-nots, this is the country we call our home
In my life, I have seen the face of God not in the physical or spiritual realm but in the way, he led us through the liberation struggle up to this far. God is really good. The only thing he did was give those who fought for our freedom the[Read More…]
Engineers or the constructors, whose fault?
By Esther Lohutuhureng In the Republic of South Sudan, there has been massive construction of buildings in almost all the cities in the ten states and the three administrative areas of the country. This rampant construction has been motivated by the country’s independence on July 9, 2011. The country has[Read More…]
July 9th, the D-day we bought with lives
As the country has commemorated 9th July, the Independence Day, permit me dear readers to bath this very important day with reminders, salutations and assurances of this peace we have at hand now. Firstly, I would be remiss if I do not salute the late Dr. John Garang de Mabior,[Read More…]
Coincident is no sufficient a word to view what Pope Francis has done. Analysts would substantiate it as a deliberate ember to conciliate South Sudan with a gift of a Cardinal for its independence anniversary. On 9th July 2011, South Sudan attained independence from the Khartoum government of Sudan, twelve[Read More…]
Independence Day: Lakes State leaders pledge peace
By Yang Ater Yang Citizens in Lakes State, including UN agencies and NGOs gathered at Rumbek Freedom Square to mark South Sudan’s 12th independence anniversary with a renewed commitment to peace and development. The occasion was celebrated under the theme “Solidarity and Peace for a Developed Lakes State.” Lakes State[Read More…]
Raiders kill one, part with 3,000 cattle
By Yien Gattour A 55-year-old man has been killed and 3,000 cattle raided in an attack on a cattle camp in Mayom County of Unity State last Thursday, a local official said. Unity State Ministry of Information Director General, Mr.Kuoal Keah claimed a group of armed men from the Garial[Read More…]
Doctor arrested over death of Sudanese trader
By Yien Gattour Police in Unity State on Saturday arrested a medical Doctor in Rubkona County in connection to the death of a Sudanese trader. The deceased was identified as Mohamed Wanga. Rubkona County Deputy Police Director. Brig. Gen. Franco Mayiel told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the doctor[Read More…]
Teachers, learners share same latrine
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Pupils and teachers share a five-stance dilapidated latrine facility at Noor Islamic primary school. The school management committee members who visited the facility say that the cracked latrine structure puts the lives of both the teachers and pupils at a risk. Mr. Vundru Michael, a teacher[Read More…]