By Yang Ater A 17-year-old girl committed suicide by hanging in War-cuei village, Mathiang-kok Payam, Rumbek East County, Lakes State after physical abuse by her brother. According to Police spokesperson Elijah Mabor, the incident took place at approximately 8:30 PM, The police are currently conducting an investigation to ascertain the[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Are we rich or poor? – the way I see it
By Joseph Ring Lang Historical overview From our sketchy documentation, the Arabs invaded our Continent in waves and droves when the Middle East became too small to accommodate them all and subsequently decided to conquer new places which happen to be Africa. They came as far as Sudan and[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji prohibits illicit cross-border business
By Gladys Fred Kole Kajo-Keji County commissioner in Central Equatoria State has issued an order to halt illegal across borders trade. Phanuel Dumo Jame’s order intends to combat illicit business of both wood and non-wood products from the county to markets in neighbouring Uganda. “I, therefore, appeal for your[Read More…]
NBGs launches employees ID program
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state (NBGs) have launched the issuance of financial identification cards (IDs) for government employees, aiming to combat the issue of “ghost names” on the payroll. NBGs Governor Tong Aken Ngor announced the program on Monday during a meeting with[Read More…]
Adeng assumes role as representative to UN
By Charles K Mark South Sudan’s Ambassador, Cecilia A.M. Adeng on Monday assumed a role as Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Adeng, who has become the country’s first female representative to UN presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres. South Sudan Women Intellectuals’[Read More…]
UN calls on South Sudan gov’t to uphold human rights
By Bida Elly David United Nations Commission for Human Rights urges South Sudan to respect rights of the people and expedite implementation of peace agreement. Chairperson of United Nations Commission for Human Rights Commission on South Sudan, Mrs. Yasmin Sooka made the call, on Tuesday. Mrs. Sooka was meeting[Read More…]
Trader arrested for illegal gun deal
By Hou Akot Hou A Sudanese trader is in custody at Gokmachar police station of Aweil North County Northern Bahr El Ghazal over illegal arms deal. A client, allegedly accidentally shot himself with a pistol he bought from to the Sudanese illegal gun dealer. The client, identified as Bol[Read More…]
Ugandan arrested over wife’s tragic death
By Yang Ater Yang The local authorities in Lakes State have taken a Ugandan man into custody for questioning after the death of his wife, identified as 30-year-old Veronica Acheng, in their home in Guolyar Town. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Mabor, confirmed the incident and stated[Read More…]
SSANU declares readiness for elections
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan African National Union (SSANU) has declared their readiness to participate in the forthcoming election scheduled for December 2024. The Acting President of SSANU Party Bol Toby Maduot affirmed that the party members are now not only in all parts of the nation but also[Read More…]
AMDISS emphasizes media professionalism during elections
By Gladys Fred Kole Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has urged media houses to exercise professionalism, especially at this critical time of election era. AMDISS Executive Director, Irene Ayaa said media houses need to be able to give people the kind of factual information that citizens[Read More…]
Court orders Ayii to pay $400,000 for deceased pilots
By William Madouk Juba high court has passed verdict for South Supreme Airline to pay $350,000 as compensation for two pilots who died in plane crash in Pieri, three years ago. Presiding over the court, on Tuesday, Justice Barnaba Nykang ruled that Ayii’s airline company must pay to families[Read More…]
Fierce clash leaves one dead, eight Injured
By Yang Ater Yang A clash between armed youth from Tonj East in Warrap and Cueibet County of Lakes State has resulted in one fatality and eight individuals sustaining injuries. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Elijah Mabor Makuac said while the general security situation in most parts of Lakes State[Read More…]
Dr. Lam, Nunu discuss elections
By Bida Elly David National Democratic Movement (NDM) Chairman Dr. Lam Akol and Speaker of the National Assembly (R-TNLA) Rt Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba call for political consensus to pave way for democratic elections The two leaders emphasized an urgent need for all parties to come together and establish[Read More…]
Violence could derail elections-UN
By William Madouk United Nations urges South Sudan to take measures to end subnational violence to pave way for democratic elections. Head of UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Mr. Nicholas Haysom, who is also the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General made the call after recent series of[Read More…]
Government must initiate disbarment to end the contagion of inter-communal conflicts, road attacks and military-civil strife. The widespread possession of illegal firearms and light weapons proliferation by citizens that breed ill blood and scoundrel, in the country must be brought under control. As the country prepares to hold elections, the[Read More…]
In our society, women must prioritize their own financial independence and personal growth. The alarming cases of violence and abuse linked to financial dependence on men are a stark reminder of the dangers faced by women who rely solely on others for their livelihood. It is high time for women[Read More…]
Cattle herders detained in Kajo-Keji
By Charles K Mark Security personnel have arrested and detained about eight youths, who were driving flock cattle from Kaya back to Kajo-Keji. Kajo-Keji County commissioner, Phanuel Dumo Jame told this outlet that the herders were attempting to return to Kajo-Keji from Kaya, Morobo County. He said the arrested[Read More…]
Adil calls for increased resource mobilization
By Kidega Livingstone Central Equatoria State Governor has directed institutions in charge of the state finances to increase efforts to mobilize funding for development activities. Emmanuel Adil Anthony issued the directive after signing three bills passed by the State Reconstituted Transitional Legislative Assembly, into law. In a statement from[Read More…]
Sudan parties, civil society push for truce
By Gladys Fred Kole Sudanese peace stakeholders convened in Juba on Monday at the invitation of President Salva Kiir, seeking to revive dialogue amidst ongoing conflict. The Sudanese-to-Sudanese dialogue consultative meeting brings in Political parties and civil society organizations from the warring country. Eltigani Seisi Mohamed, chair of Forces[Read More…]
Army blames child recruitment on conflict
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) attributes recruitment of children into the army, to prevailing insecurity and conflict situation in the country. But recruitment of child soldiers represents a severe violation of international human rights standards. Speaking at Red Hand Day Celebration, Maj. Gen. Chaplain Khemis[Read More…]