By Charles K Mark Germany support worth €4.5 million is benefiting at least 64,000 through a Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus Project in Greater Bahr el Ghazal. It was designed to benefit mainly internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, children, and women by equipping them with technical and vocational education and training[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Rumbek University lecturers on strike
By Yang Ater Yang Lecturers at Rumbek University of Science and Technology (RUST) have announced indefinite sit-down strike, starting Tuesday. The strike, in response to the Ministry of Finance and Planning’s failure to address demands for unpaid salary arrears and 2019 to 2023, air ticket allowances. The lecturers run[Read More…]
Fuel stations in residential areas put on radar
By William Madouk Juba City Council Deputy Mayor for Social Services announced plans to take action against fuel stations located near residential areas. As fuel trade has become a lucrative, several investors vastly embraced the sector, scattering stations all over Juba, with some located next to residences. Mr. Thiik[Read More…]
Ruto sends letter on mediation stand
By Bida Elly David Kenyan President Dr. William Ruto expresses his readiness to kickstart peace talks between the South Sudanese government and the holdout groups. On Monday, Kenyan Envoy Charles Keter presented a letter to president Kiir containing a framework to bridge Juba with the holdout groups. According to[Read More…]
Tensions remain high in Nasir
By Charles K Mark Security situation in Nasir County, Upper Nile State remains tense following clashes between the youth and the SSPDF, last weekend. Nasir County Commissioner, Mr. Duol Kun Thian, said about 5 youths who went fishing, clashed with SSPDF from Wechyar-Adiw Barracks. The incident happened on Saturday,[Read More…]
CEPO urges stringent measures against illegal logging
By Charles K Mark Civil society warns of anticipated food insecurity as a result of the grave impact of climate change caused by deforestation. Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) urges the government to take urgent measures to end illegal logging across the country. CEPO’s Edmond Yakani directs his[Read More…]
Mapuordit community strengthens ties with church for development
By Gladys Fred Kole Mapuordit Payam, Yirol West County, Lakes State, has embarked on an engagement with the church. The engagement aims at fostering development and transformation after three decades since the establishment of the church in 1993. The host community has agreed to further communal development with the[Read More…]
Wunduruba Displaced persons receive aid
By James Innocent Displaced people from Wunduruba Payam of Central Equatoria State, now living at Moje in Lainya County, received food aid from the state government. The support, initiated by Central Equatoria state governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, aims at helping the people, displacement by a recent attack on their[Read More…]
Traffic Police urge motorists to renew expired documents
By Ijoo Bosco Magwi traffic police are urging motorists to renew their expired driving permits and obtain vehicle number plates to avoid legal repercussions. The call comes after reports of Boda-Boda riders from Magwi facing arrests in Torit due to outdated documents. “We have received information about Boda-Boda riders[Read More…]
Poor Pupil turnout marks school opening in Magwi County
By Ijoo Bosco Schools in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, face low pupil attendance at opening for 2024 academic year. On the first week, while teachers reported for duty, many classrooms remained empty or sparsely filled. The first term for all schools across the country began on February 5th[Read More…]
Police nabs 21 suspects in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou At least 21 suspects are in police custody in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, facing accusations of theft and drug dealing. State Police Commissioner, Philip Madut Tong confirmed on Friday that the suspects will be produced before court. “We apprehended these young men[Read More…]
Human rights experts to visit South Sudan this week
By Kidega Livingstone The independent experts of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan will make a five-day visit to the nation this week, the United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner has said. The visiting mission, which will be led by Chairperson Yasmin[Read More…]
Troika, UN condemn humanitarian convoy attack in Bor
By Gladys Fred Kole Troika countries and the UN peace mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) denounce an attack on humanitarian convoy that occurred near Bor town, Jonglei State. In a statement seen by this outlet, Troika called for the protection of aid workers amidst the ambush. The embassies of[Read More…]
AfDB injects USD 46.7 million for agriculture in South Sudan
By Kidega Livingstone African Development Bank (AfDB) has injected about 46.7 million dollars to support agriculture value chain development in South Sudan. The institution’s Vice President for Regional Development Integration and Business Delivery, Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade announced the grant after visiting South Sudan, last week. “The Bank has allocated forty-six[Read More…]
Army slams attack allegation
By Charles K Mark South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson has lushed at activist for making outrageous allegations that the army attacked civilians in Nasir. Talking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, on Sunday, SSPDF spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said he would only respond to such[Read More…]
Beauty or British?
Speculating over the origin of scarification among the Nilotic. In a herd of cattle, there is usually variation in the color of cows; some may look black, others white or brown, yet they are all cows in the farmer’s eyes. This is called distinction without difference. A similar manifestation can[Read More…]
Central Bank highlights role in economic growth
By Deng Athian Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) in a one-day public conference, on Friday, 9th February, 2024, sensitized citizens on its role in promoting economic growth. Central bank governor, Dr. James Alic Garang emphasized the institution’s commitment to transparency and engagement. “We are holding this conference because it[Read More…]
Raiders part with 49 cows, SSP 500,000 in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang At least 49 head of cattle were stolen and SSP 500,000 robbed from a man in Tonj County, Warrap State, on Thursday evening. According to Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the incident occurred at around 5:00 PM in the Malou-pech area of[Read More…]
Warrap, Unity, Lakes, promote peace through tri-State dialogue
By Yang Ater Yang Representatives from Warrap, Unity, and Lakes States gathered for a three-day peace dialogue. The event is organized by Wunlit Triangle, a consortium of peace building organizations with support from Safer World. The conference, held from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th February 2024, aimed to address[Read More…]
Judicial Reform Committee mandate extended
By William Madouk The mandate of the Ad hoc Judicial Reform Committee (JRC), a body tasked with reforming the face of the judicial system in the country, has been extended for another two months. The council of ministries on Friday agreed to extend the JRC mandate to enable the body[Read More…]