By Kei Emmanuel Duku Minister of Mining, Martin Gama Abucha, has urged the private sector from the Great Lakes Region and beyond to invest in the country’s abundant potential in critical and rare earth minerals, which are essential for energy transition and diversifying the nation’s economy. While addressing delegates and[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Sudan war spilling into Abyei-UN
By No. Citizen and Agencies Ongoing conflict in Sudan is “exacerbating instability” in Abyei, a 10,000 plus square kilometer contested area between Sudan and South Sudan. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) heard this week that Abyei is claimed by both sides – RSF (Rapid Support Forces) and the[Read More…]
GREAT LEADERS ARE EVER KIND, HUMBLE AND SUPPORTIVE
Ustaz Mark Bang Love, like war, is a complex battlefield. When someone cheats on you, they’ve launched an assault on the very foundation of trust and respect in your relationship. But here’s the thing about humans—we’re complex creatures, capable of immense love and profound forgiveness. So, how can you still[Read More…]
Traders urged to embrace digital banking
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Traders at the 24th East African Community Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Trade Fair have been urged to adopt digital banking solutions to safeguard their finances and boost businesses. Taban James Dakada, Country Head for Business at Kenyan Commercial Bank-South Sudan, expressed concern over[Read More…]
Hippopotamus kills woman in Aweil West
By Hou Akot Hou A hippopotamus has gone wild and attacked residents in one of the houses at Nyamlel in Aweil West County in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. The dangerous animal attacked and killed a woman, prompting local residents to take matters into their own hands and attempt to[Read More…]
EAC exhibitors praise South Sudan for successful trade fair
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Participants in the 24th East African Community Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Trade Fair have commended South Sudanese authorities for providing a secure and conducive environment for the event. The trade fair, which concluded on December 5th at Freedom Square in Juba, focused on promoting[Read More…]
Women urged to venture into businesses
By Yiep Joseph Some of the exhibitors in the recently concluded 24th East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) trade fair called on South Sudan women to take entrepreneurship seriously. The participants expressed their views during the 10-day trade fair that started on Nov. 26 in[Read More…]
Appeal for Loka Secondary School rehabilitation
By Bosco Bush As Loka Secondary School in Lainya County requires rehabilitation, former Commissioner appeals to “people of goodwill” to support his successor’s efforts. Taking to his social media, Emmanuel Khemis implored the people of Lainya County and South Sudanese at large to contribute the needed resources for the[Read More…]
Drivers suspend Juba-Bor highway movement over clashes
By Deng Ghai Deng Traffic along the Juba-Bor highway has come to a complete halt following a deadly security incident involving armed groups and cattle traders from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). The clash, which took place on Wednesday morning in Mogiri Payam of Juba County, has left at[Read More…]
Lack of modernized mining, smuggling robs South Sudan’s gold wealth
By William Madouk A lack of modern mining facilities, along with illicit mining and smuggling, has deprived South Sudan of significant gold revenue, according to the Minister of Mining, Martin Gama Abucha. Mr. Abucha stated that the lack of cooperation among neighbouring states, where resource exploitation and smuggling occur, exacerbates[Read More…]
Activist proposes adoption of U.S electoral system
By Yiep Joseph Activist ponders adoption of the United States of America’s Electoral College Democratic System into South Sudan Permanent Constitution to combat tribalism, regionalism, and marginalization of smaller communities. As South Sudan continues with Permanent Constitution-making processes, Executive Director for Humanity Community Empowerment Organization (HCEO) Gizam Moses, believes the[Read More…]
Kiir sacks Presidential Peace Envoy
By Staff writer In a Decree issued last evening, President Salva Kiir sacked the Presidential Peace Envoy, Albino Mathom, who is also the government’s chief negotiator to the Tumaini Initiative. This comes just hours after Kenyan President William Ruto held discussions with President Salva Kiir and Vice President Dr. Riek[Read More…]
Sudan accuses RSF of illicit gold plundering
By William Madouk A paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo also known as Hemedti, has come under spotlight over illicit gold mining. Sudan’s minister of minerals, Mr. Mohamed Basher Abdalla alleged that RSF has accrued wealth from gold smuggling, mainly sold to United[Read More…]
Parties agree to reignite Tumaini peace talks
By Deng Ghai Deng Parties to the Tumaini Initiative have agreed to resume negotiations in Nairobi, Kenyan President William Ruto announced the development on Wednesday. “It is encouraging to see that the gaps between the government and opposition can be bridged, consequently paving the way for a new era[Read More…]
‘Hib Jeran’ cultural festival unites communities in Juba
By Staff Writer In the heart of Juba’s Mangateen suburb in Central Equatoria state, a powerful scene unfolds as the #Hib Jeran cultural festival fills the streets with vibrant hopes, lively performances, and a shared spirit of togetherness. #Hib Jeran”- an Arabic phrase meaning “Love your neighbour” has, over recent[Read More…]
Twelve (12) months without salary, a potential threat
By Khamis James Kwaje Lubang, Indeed, the situation of government workers in South Sudan going for extended periods of one year without pay is a very unique experience that has not happened anywhere in the world. Such a rear occurrence has proved beyond doubt the faith, love, trust, and value[Read More…]
Here, we raise our case
We bring beauty to the environment. Humans are so mad about anything beautiful. They are happy when they see that the environment is very green. Without us, the trees, there can be nothing beautiful. We colour the environment. Some of us are white. Some of us are blue. Some of[Read More…]
Legal experts urge chiefs to uphold professionalism without discrimination
By Hou Akot Hou Legal experts, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), concluded a three-day workshop in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. The workshop, which ended on Monday, aimed to equip local chiefs with the skills necessary to handle court cases impartially, irrespective of[Read More…]
IOM intensifies response to Cholera outbreak in Renk
By No. 1 Citizen International Organization for Migration (IOM) has intensified its response to a cholera outbreak that has emerged in Renk, Upper Nile state. Renk serves as the main point of arrival for hundreds of thousands fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Renk also hosts a transit center where[Read More…]
Floods destroy major roads in Aweil East
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Aweil East County continue to face challenges due to the deteriorating condition of the road connecting the area to Aweil Town. The road, between Akuem and Dokul in Aweil East County, which has been severely damaged by recent flooding, is hindering the transportation[Read More…]