By William Madouk Valentine’s Day was sweet day in Juba city as two leading female figure in the country took a lead in an event dubbed “Let Love Lead”, that brought together both young and the aged to understand the true meaning of love. Speaker of the National Assembly,[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Families of Pieri plane crash victims frustrated
By Kidega Livingstone/William Madouk Families of Pieri plane crash victims are left pondering in quest for justice after South Supreme Airline boss, Ayii Duang Ayii appealed against the high court verdict that granted them compensation rights. Grappling with the pain of losing their loved ones, the families are now[Read More…]
EU donates 6.2 million Euro to foster resilience
By Charles K Mark Charity Organisation, Save the Children has received 6.2 Million Euros to support a project on building resilience, and empowering South Sudanese for peace and prosperity. The funding will be directed to families, children, youth and women for increased access to basic health, nutrition, food security[Read More…]
Armed men kill police officer in Rumbek
By Yang Ater A police officer identified as Santino Meen Manyuat has been tragically killed in Apet village, Malek Payam, Rumbek Central County. According to police, the perpetrator responsible for the heinous act was a suspended armed criminal from Cueibet County. Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the spokesperson for Lakes[Read More…]
Kiir directs Warrap Governor to restore peace
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the governor of Warrap to stabilize security across his state following recent violence and tensions. According to a statement from office of the president, Kiir issued the directive during a meeting with Kuol Mour Mour at presidential palace, on[Read More…]
Veteran’s affairs, responsible for wounded heroes-Bak clarifies
By Bida Elly David National Minister of Finance and Economic Planning has said that his ministry is not responsible for handling matters related to wounded heroes, but rather coordinates with the appropriate authorities. This statement comes in response to clashes between the ministry’s security personnel and the wounded veterans[Read More…]
State Assembly objects ‘land belongs to people’ clause
By Charles K Mark Central Equatoria State Transitional Assembly has taken a firm stance against a key clause in the draft national land policy, stipulating that “all land in South Sudan belongs to the people.” Led by Speaker Peter Wani Kulang, the parliamentarians highlighted their concerns, specifically pointing to[Read More…]
JHR supports fact-checking drive ahead of elections
By Charles K Mark Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), a Canada-based media organization, launched a two-year initiative to improve access to verified information in the country. Mary Ajith, the project manager for JHR in South Sudan said the project main focus is to train journalists and civil society organizations[Read More…]
Rokon Episcopal Diocese receives a car
By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has offered a Toyota Harrier as a donation to the Episcopal Diocese of Rokon. The purpose behind this act of goodwill is to support and facilitate the diocesan headquarters’ pastoral engagements, led by Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Lomoro Eluzai.[Read More…]
Parliament commits to ensure media safety during elections
By Bida Elly David National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has promised to ensure safety and security of journalists when gathering public opinions about the forthcoming elections. Journalists in the country have been facing security threats in their quest to obtain information from the public. Spokesperson for the National Parliament, John[Read More…]
Students give ultimatum for lecturers’ payment
By Yang Ater Student Union of Rumbek University of Science and Technology demands immediate payment of salary arrears and allowances to the university’s lecturers. The student’s Union has issued a three-day ultimatum to the National Ministry of Finance. Guild President of the University, Mayay Makur Mayay expressed concern regarding[Read More…]
South Sudan receives $167M to curb HIV, TB, Malaria
By William Madouk South Sudan has received a significant amount of US $167 million from the Global Fund to fight against three deadly illnesses, AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The government and UN agencies have signed Seventh Grant Cycle (GC7) for a period of three years, from 2024 to 2026,[Read More…]
Three wounded in clashes at Finance Ministry
By Bida Elly David Three police officers sustained injuries in a violent confrontation between security personnel and Wounded Heroes at the national Ministry of Finance and Fiscal Planning, on Wednesday. According to police, the clash occurred when wounded veterans, numbering between 20-30, seeking their financial claims, allegedly turned aggressive[Read More…]
Hepatitis Killing half population-Yolanda
By William Madouk National Minister of Health has expressed concern over a potential health crisis caused by the Hepatitis virus. Yolanda Awel Deng, while speaking during signing of a $167 million grant for HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria, warned that the country could face a catastrophic situation due to the[Read More…]
Fire guts Udhum market in Aweil West
By Hou Akot Hou Over 100 shops were destroyed in a fire that ripped through Udhum Payam market in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Tuesday. The blaze, which reportedly began in a restaurant, quickly spread, engulfing homes and businesses in the vicinity, leaving residents and[Read More…]
Police refresher training begins in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A 45-day refresher training program for 1,000 police officers has commenced in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state-Aweil. The program that aimed at enhancing the personnel’s skills in protecting civilians and property has attracted both commissioned and non-commissioned officers. The State Commissioner of Police, Philip Madut[Read More…]
Construction of Nadapal-Juba highway to resume
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan and Kenya resolved to resume the construction of the Vital 350-kilometre Juba-Nadapal Highway Project. The project had been on hold for a while due to security concerns. Minister for Roads and Bridges, Simon Mijok Mijak, met with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Road and Transport,[Read More…]
IGAD urges gov’t to implement pending peace tasks
Kidega Livingstone Inter-Governmental Authority on Development has urged South Sudan to expedite the implementation of all outstanding provisions of the peace agreement. IGAD Special Envoy to South Sudan, Dr. Ismail Wais raised the concern during a meeting with the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, on Monday. According to[Read More…]
Geng urges youth to embrace peace
By Charles K Mark National Minister of Youth and Sports has appealed to armed youth across the country to renounce violence and actively participate in peace-building process. Minister Dr. Joseph Geng Akec appeal on Tuesday in a brief meeting with the Vice President for Gender and Youth Cluster, Madam[Read More…]
Private schools excel in P.8 results
By Bida Elly David Private primary schools Central Equatoria state outperformed their government established counterparts, in 2023 examination results, released recently. Many candidates from private schools exceled in Central Equatoria State’s announcement of the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) results, on Tuesday. According to the state education ministry statistics,[Read More…]