By Bida Elly David Newly appointed Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Special Envoy to Sudan, Lawrence Korbandy has met South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to discuss ways to promote peace in neighboring Sudan. According to office of the President, Mr. Korbandy and President Kiir discussed on ways of promoting[Read More…]
Year: 2024
SPLM-IO criticizes ‘discriminative’ election budget allocation
By Bida Elly David Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) criticizes the finance ministry of its manner of allocating funding to election-related institutions. Terming it “discriminatory”, Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, deputy chairman of the SPLM-IO party, says the method is unfair. He highlighted in a statement that among the[Read More…]
Over 9 million under hunger threat–RRC
By William Madouk At least nine million people in South Sudan are staring at an ugly food crisis, said Gatwech Peter Kulang, the chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC). According to him, more than half of those facing hunger pangs are women and children. “This year [2024],[Read More…]
South Sudan’s current economic woes – is there a strategy to exit from it?
By Joseph Ring Lang Government Departments like Finance, National Planning, Trade, Industry, Agriculture, Energy and Mining (just to mention a few) do they know how to exit from our current economic woes which are felt by everybody? Our current economic woes do our Executive Wing of the Government have[Read More…]
Murder is a pride in South Sudan, but a sin elsewhere
In countries like Jerusalem, the city of God, murder is a double sin. Murder is a capital crime everywhere. Above all crimes, a deliberate killing of another being, especially a human, tops the list of crimes whether in heaven or on earth. Before laws came into existence, murder was punishable. [Read More…]
Poor roads increase maternal mortality in Budi
By Jino Wilson Residents of Bohorora Boma in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria State, are pleading with the local government to prioritize the construction of feeder roads connecting their communities to Chukudum Hospital. This urgent plea comes after several women tragically died during childbirth while attempting to reach the hospital.[Read More…]
CSOs call for intervention to resolve rift
By Ijoo Bosco Members of the Civil Society in Eastern Equatoria State are calling upon the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) to play a leading role in resolving disputes among the dismantled leadership organizations. Davidika Ikai, representing the Itwak Women’s Organization, recommends that the state commission convene a dialogue[Read More…]
Over 10 schools receive textbooks
By Charles K Mark At least thirteen schools on Saturday, received 440 boxes of textbooks, 10 desktop computers, and some solar lights, to aid learning. Rotary Club of Juba, under “Empowerment through Education” project, handed over the scholastic materials at St. Daniel Comboni Secondary School, as a centre of[Read More…]
Traders urged to reduce prices
By Ijoo Bosco Torit municipal authorities in Eastern Equatoria State are taking measures to alleviate the economic burden on its citizens by persuading traders to reduce commodity prices. This is in response to the declining exchange rate of the South Sudanese pound against the US dollar. Stephen Ihude, the[Read More…]
Lobong calls for unity
Gladys Fred Kole Eastern Equatoria State governor has issued a heartfelt call, urging unity among all tribes within his state. Governor Louis Lobong Lojore emphasizes the importance of continuing to embrace peace and cultural diversity as fundamental values for the prosperity and cohesiveness of the region. He articulated these[Read More…]
Preparing our nation for peace requires responsible child upbringing
By Ustaz Mark Bang There is a need to invest in human development to perfectly carry out duties that are meant to be. The future we want our young sons and daughters to be in is a future in which they should know between rights and wrongs. In psychology, one[Read More…]
Youth leader calls for action to combat idleness
By Ijoo Bosco Magwi Payam youth leader has urged young people to refrain from idleness and engage in various activities to alleviate economic hardships faced by the country. According to Mr. Ayella Anthony John, the ongoing economic crisis can only be mitigated through collective efforts. He implores young people[Read More…]
World Bank team assessing Yei power project
By James Innocent World Bank delegation visited Yei River County, Central Equatoria State to assess electricity demand and discuss a potential power rehabilitation project. Led by Country Director Firas Raad, the delegation was joined by government officials, representatives from UNOPS, and civil society organizations. Yei County Commissioner Aggrey Cyrus[Read More…]
Activist reiterates call for open political, civic space
By Ijoo Bosco A civil society group in Eastern Equatoria State has expressed concerns over control of political and civil space in South Sudan ahead of December 2024 general elections. Addressing a group of state civil societies organization on Thursday, the executive director of Peace Link Foundation, Charles Okullo[Read More…]
Cattle thief handed 3-year imprisonment
By Yien Gattuor A local court in Leer County, Unity State, has sentenced a 32-year-old man to three years imprisonment on Wednesday for stealing two cows. The court also ordered the man to return the stolen livestock. “We sentenced the man after he took two cows from Leer town[Read More…]
Communities seek support for reconciliation
By Jino Wilson Communities of Bohorora-Ngatuba and Locoto Bomas in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria state, are calling for financial assistance for reconciliation processes. The Topotha communities of Kapoeta and other communities in Budi County need to be reconciled, for peaceful coexistence. In a gathering led by Chief, John Nangorohopir[Read More…]
FAO, gov’t launch seed distribution in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco In a joint effort, Eastern Equatoria state government and United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) launched seed distribution program in Torit town on Tuesday. The initiative aims at supporting agricultural activities during the main planting season, to benefit about 49,230 households in Torit town and[Read More…]
Gov’t woos traders to save money in banks
By Gladys Fred Kole Government is urging business community to use commercial banking services instead of keeping their money in their homes and shops. This appeal was made during a joint market inspection carried out yesterday by officials from the national, state, and Juba city council and the SPLM[Read More…]
Kiir receives two diplomats
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir’s national, regional peace missions have started flourishing with diplomats continue to extend letters of credence. On Thursday this week, the president received letters of credence of two foreign diplomats from Algeria and Malaysia over good diplomatic and foreign relations. Kiir continues to[Read More…]
City Council cracks down on garbage violations
By Kidega Livingstone Juba City Council (JCC) has issued a stern warning to residents residing near main roads and street vendors selling fruits along the city’s streets, urging them to refrain from littering the streets with garbage. The council expressed concern over the increasing number of violations in recent[Read More…]