By Esther Lohutuhureng People can get or transmit the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) through sex or during birth. It can also be transmitted during breastfeeding from an infected mother to her child or during the injection of a drug by using infected syringes or sharing sharp objects. HIV, if not[Read More…]
Year: 2023
By Agoku Christine Taban (Guest writer) Endorsement of the SPLM-IG party flag bearer and launching of SPLM-IO party membership registration in some states are indicators of an eminent democratic election process. This will definitely involve the participation of many legally registered political parties in the country. Leveling political potholes and[Read More…]
Four injured in Church demolition protest
By Bida Elly David At least four people were wounded on Tuesday after security officers open fire on Nakasongola Church members protesting a demolition exercise near South Sudan parliamentary building. Police spokesperson, Gen. Daniel Justin said the gunshots started after a strange man, believed to have been a member of[Read More…]
Acting city mayor bans nightclubs
By William Madouk Acting Mayor of Juba City Council, Emmanuel Khamis Richard has issued numerous orders suspending all licenses for nightclubs and removing all street vendors in the city. In the orders, after an emergency security meeting on Monday, Khamis, who is also the commissioner of Lainya County, directed the[Read More…]
Bishop urges seminarians to embrace leadership roles
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto A Catholic bishop has called on seminarians to take on leadership roles seriously while at school to be good priests in the future. Bishop of Arua Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki urged student leaders to take on their roles in the prefecture with zeal[Read More…]
South Sudan Students in Malaysia call for peace
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese Student’s Association in Malaysian Universities has urged leaders in the country to embrace the spirit of peaceful coexistence and unity. The students made the appeal in Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, ahead of South Sudan’s 12th Independence anniversary. The event in Kuala Lumpur was marked[Read More…]
UNDP provides ICT equipment to advance research
By Gladys Fred Kole United Nations Development Programme has donated new ICT equipment to the University of Juba, School of Economics and the National Bureau of Statistics to enhance their statistical activities. National Bureau of Statistics received 13 desktops, 20 laptops, and 1 projector, while the University of Juba was[Read More…]
Six peace delegates killed
By Yien Gattuor At least six people have reportedly been killed and one wounded in renewed violence against peacekeeping members of the delegation to Wunkur County in Ruweng Administrative Area. Sudan People Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) force in Wunkur County reportedly waged the attack. However, the identities of the[Read More…]
South Sudan MP drags gov’t to regional court
By William Madouk A member of South Sudan legislative Assembly has dragged the government to the East African Court of Justice over suspension from parliament. Hon. Juol Nhomngek, a lawmaker representing Cueibet County, Lakes State, under the ticket of the SPLM-IO, seeks justice after the parliament Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba[Read More…]
SPLM party chairman, Salva Kiir Mayardit kick-starts presidential race
By Ngor Deng Matem SPLM chairperson, Salva Kiir Mayardit has marshaled energy for upcoming electoral race to retain the key to State House, commonly known as J1, come December 2024. He has accepted endorsement as the party flag bearer. Kiir was unanimously endorsed by his party cadres in the Bahr[Read More…]
South Sudan’s political future and the much-anticipated democracy remain theoretical ideal but only, the presence and operationalization of parties’ office are heart soothing hope of the expected polls. The social media, of recent, is awash with posts of political parties launching offices in Juba and in the states: this rekindles[Read More…]
Why stick on the Ugandan toxic food
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien With regards to the National Bureau of Standard’s aflatoxin findings on the maize flour imported from Uganda, if National disasters are counted, this is a leading national disaster; roughly 70% to 80% of South Sudanese rely on maize flour imported from Uganda; even deep down[Read More…]
When shall we believe in our native doctors?
A lot of patients feel untreated when they are treated by South Sudanese doctors but feel fully treated when they are treated by foreign doctors. Though it has been a belief that people of the same origin rarely accept themselves, it should be known that specializations are not made for[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Decision to Destroy Aflatoxin-Contaminated Food: A Pragmatic Stand for Public Safety and Economic Diversification
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a recent development, Ugandan importers have fervently requested South Sudan to unconditionally release and return 63 trucks carrying food items that tested positive for aflatoxin. However, South Sudan’s National Bureau of Standards has maintained its decision to destroy the goods, citing concerns over public health[Read More…]
God takes time to respond
A lot of things happen here on a daily basis; some make us cry and others encourage us to continue with the tussle even when doing so hurts. This could be little achievement or heartbreak in life; one pushes us ahead while the other like a stumbling block reduces us[Read More…]
By Agoku Christine Taban (Guest Writer) Peace is the primary gear for societal developmental dimensions in every society and every citizen is striving for it in the country, whether in the rural or urban areas. The current economic situation has put a heavy burden on every person, communities have been[Read More…]
Gov’t clears outstanding passport debt
By William Madouk Immigration Department announced it has cleared passport arrears worth 1.74 million US dollars with Germany’s Mauhlbauer firm, news that was greeted with smiles from applicants. Addressing a crowd on Monday, Lt-Gen. Atem Marol, the director general for the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration, assured[Read More…]
SPLM-IO launches registration in Malakal
By Yien Gattuor Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) under Dr. Riek Machar has started the official registration exercise of its cadres and members in Upper Nile State. On Saturday, SPLM-IO officially launched its secretariat in the Upper Nile State capital, Malakal. Regina Joseph Kappa, the SPLM-IO secretary general,[Read More…]
Activist proposes joint presidential tour for peace
By Gladys Fred Kole Civil society activist has envisaged future joint visits for reconciliation and forgiveness by President Salva Kiir and his first deputy, Riek Machar, to the states. President Kiir, today, Tuesday 4th June 2023, stages a huge political rally for his SPLM party in Wau, bringing together all[Read More…]
Returnee child dies in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A six-year-old returnee child died over the weekend in Aweil East County headquarters, Mabil, reportedly due to dire conditions. The baby boy identified as Diing Kuac Garang was purported to have suffered from diarrhea until he succumbed to the illness. One of the youths in the[Read More…]