By Yien Gattuor Unity State Ministry of Health has reported seven measles-related deaths in two counties of Rubkona and Mayendit. Rubkona County Health Authority confirmed death of six children, saying one other case occurred in Mayendit, on Friday. An increasing measles cases has been reported among returnees and refugees who[Read More…]
Year: 2023
At least 43 women get vocational skills
By Yang Ater Yang At least 43 women in Mingkaman, Lakes State of South Sudan have graduated in tailoring and hairdressing skills. The graduands, comprising 21 hairdressers and 22 tailors, graduated after 5 months of vocational skills training. Church-based charity organization, Finn Church Aid (FCA) funded the training with support[Read More…]
Governor Cleto tips President Salva Kiir on agriculture plans
By William Madouk Western Bahr El-Ghazal governor, Sarah Cleto, briefed President Salva Kiir Mayardit on agriculture and prevailing situations in the state. Ms. Cleto is reported to have briefed the head of state on security and development efforts, including ongoing agricultural projects in the state meant to combat hunger and[Read More…]
Aweil runs out of Birth Certificates
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of Health has reported lack of birth certificate forms amid high demand from senior four and primary eight candidates. This comes amidst high demand for the forms by S.4 and P.8 candidates in preparation for their final exams. The state[Read More…]
South Sudan-Uganda trade normal despite standoff
By Bida Elly David South Sudan-Uganda cross-border disagreement over impounded trucks of toxic goods has not affected trading activities between the two countries despite a looming stalemate. An article published on one of Uganda’s newspapers alleged that truck drivers and importers had refused in protest to cross the Nimule town[Read More…]
President reshuffles lawmakers
By staff writer South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday revoked appointments of four lawmakers from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). One affected legislator was an appointee of the National Agenda while three others from the Other Political Parties (OPP). The exiting legislators include: John Deng Obai, representing[Read More…]
The Perils of Prioritizing Local Dialects in Public Offices
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a multicultural society, the importance of effective communication cannot be overstated. Public offices and institutions play a vital role in providing services to citizens, regardless of their background or linguistic preferences. However, the disturbing trend of using local dialects instead of the official working language,[Read More…]
Marriage is like a concrete building
Marriages can either be brick-built, block-built or both. To have a long-lasting marriage, you must lay a very strong foundation. A strong foundation is laid with a through-gate marriage and not a through-window one. I guess you have understood me here. Bricks are bought with lie-free words because a lie[Read More…]
Ring the Bell
By Joseph Ring Lang Either I ring the bell or let us ring the bell for moral rearmament to all: the SPLMs (SPLM in the Government, SPLM for Democratic Change, SPLM in Opposition, SPLM Former Detainees; the SSOA (South Sudan Opposition Alliance); and the OPP (Other Political Parties) of South[Read More…]
POEM
By Mayom Deng In the heart of Africa, a tale untold, A story of courage, dreams unfold, Amidst the strife and battles fought, A nation emerged, a nation planned, South Sudan, free at last. Born out of wars and struggle, From the ashes of conflict, A phoenix arose, For her[Read More…]
When there is nothing left
In this world, I have known people who despite what they have been through when they were certainly about my age still managed to beat all odds and became who they are today. This however, no matter what I or you face on daily basis is the reason why we[Read More…]
It is said nobody is above the law, where is the truth
By Joseph Akim Gordon The rule of law is important once implemented, it will reduce cases of criminality in the country, offenders will be scared to break the law because the penalties for breaking the laws are very severe, but in a situation where the law becomes lenient, this will[Read More…]
South Sudan Elections: A Crucial Step Towards Stability and Prosperity
By James Bilal As South Sudan prepares for its upcoming elections, the nation stands at a critical juncture in its young history. These elections hold immense significance not only for the country itself but also for the wider region. South Sudan has faced numerous challenges since gaining independence in 2011,[Read More…]
By Agoku Christine Taban (Guest Writer) It’s a multifaceted responsibility of stakeholders to ensure free, safe and supportive environment for girl-child to pursue education to brighten her future, handle development activities and make decisions, in lifetime. Girls, who haven’t gotten the opportunity to attain traditional education, should be empowered to[Read More…]
UN earmarks US$8 Million for returnees, refugees
By Bida Elly David Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, (OCHA) South Sudan has released US$8 million to provide life-saving assistance to thousands of people who fled Sudan conflict. Coordinator ad interim for South Sudan, Mr. Peter Van der Auweraert announced the fund in a statement seen by No.[Read More…]
R-JMEC tells parties to prioritize electoral institutions
By William Madouk Parties to revitalized peace deal are urged to speed up reconstitute and operationalize political parties Council (PPC) and national elections commission (NEC) ahead of the 2024 general polls. Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), Interim Chairperson, Charles Tai Gituai said that the benchmarks must be met[Read More…]
Independence tournament kicks off in Ezo County
By Victor Mangu Western Equatoria State’s Ezo County commissioner, Abel Sudani has organized inter-Payam tournament to get people together and interact. The event that started on 29th June 2023 is expected to end on 9th July 2023 during South Sudan’s independence anniversary. According to Sudani, the tournament under the theme[Read More…]
Food poisoning kills 4 people
By Manas James Four people died of suspected food poisoning on Tuesday, while others hospitalized under serious conditions at in Pieri in Uror County of Jonglei State. The county health director, Rebecca Nyanuer Kai calls on the Health Ministry and aid agencies to investigate the matter, saying food samples had[Read More…]
Abyei women learn to prevent GBV
By Ngor Deng Matem Abyei Administrative Area Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency in partnership with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), trained women on community protection under Human Rights Laws. The state Minister of Local government, Abionweng Majiith Diing, said that women have the[Read More…]
SPLM rally leaves one dead
Ngor Deng Matem A car driven by a man in military uniform killed a 13-year-old teenage boy in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal, during Salva Kiir’s visit to the region. Eyewitnesses say the car crashed the boy at Daraja residential area near Wau Stadium. “The young boy was trying to[Read More…]