By Bosco Bush After three years of restrictions on movement of essential goods and services, South Sudan and Uganda have reopened Kaya-Oraba, Afoji-Kajo Keji border points, resuming unhindered trade. The resolutions were reached following a meeting between Central Equatoria State [CES] Minister of Trade and Industry, Commissioner General for State[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Governor Odhok urges commissioners to end tribal divisions
By Bosco Bush Upper Nile State Governor James Odhok is appealing to County Commissioners to combat tribalism and promote unity among the diverse communities in the state. He made this call during the Upper Nile State Commissioners Forum, which began on Monday in Malakal and gathered Commissioners from all 13[Read More…]
Journalist Angelo Muorater released
By Deng Ghai Deng Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) in Warrap State has announced the release of journalist Angelo Muorater Duang, who was arrested on November 1st, 2024. Duang was officially freed on November 4th, following a resolution of issues surrounding his detention. In a letter dated November[Read More…]
Sudan Embassy appeals for urgent relief as war rages
By Deng Ghai Deng Sudanese Embassy in Juba has issued an update on the ongoing conflict in Sudan, warning that the situation has grown increasingly dire for civilians caught in the crossfire. In a media briefing on Tuesday, Ambassador Isam Karar emphasized the escalating humanitarian crisis as thousands of citizens[Read More…]
Rift as Jonglei Governor dissolves conflict committee established by deputy
By Manas James Okony Jonglei State governor, Mahjoub Biel Turuk has stired strif by annulling an administrative order issued by his deputy to establish a committee to address ongoing inter-clan conflict in Nyirol County. The dissolution comes amid rising tensions and allegations of insubordination. Last week, three days of[Read More…]
Salary delay ruined EAC trade fair
By Yiep Joseph As the 24th East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) trade fair in Juba ended, exhibitors expressed disappointment due to low sales, which they link to unpaid government workers. In an interview on the last day of the exhibition, Adau Dau Chan, an[Read More…]
Ruto to update Kiir on Tumaini progress
By Philip Buda Ladu Kenyan President William Ruto is scheduled to visit Juba Today, Wednesday, November 6th, at the invitation of President Salva Kiir Mayardit to provide an update on the Tumaini Initiative. “President Ruto will be coming to inform, compare notes, touch base, and update President Kiir on[Read More…]
Lagging National Budget sails to third reading
By William Madouk Transitional National Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday, passed the 2024-2025, fiscal year national budget, financial bill and appropriation bill with amendments to third reading, four months after the elapse of the previous one. Chairperson of the Assembly’s Finance and Economic Committee, Micheal Ayuen Johnson, who tabled the budget,[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Security personnel should be deployed around the butchers, selling points of roasted meat along the streets, and the whole country. But to start with screening the capital city, Juba, it is good to know what citizens are going through in these hard times. Security should monitor what type of meat[Read More…]
A call for solidarity to support flood victims
By Yiep Joseph Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called on the public to embark on solidarity initiatives to help flood-affected people across the country. The executive Director, Edmund Yakani expressed that many areas continue to face the impact of the flooding, but little has been done to[Read More…]
No clashes involving NAS-Maridi Commissioner
By Deng Ghai Deng Maridi County Commissioner Miri Matias has refuted any reports of clashes involving the National Salvation Front (NAS) in the area. Commissioner Matias assured the public that daily life in Maridi remains undisturbed and that there have been no instances of fighting. “There is no any incident[Read More…]
Rumbek University Students join lecturers’ protest over salary
By Yang Ater Yang Students at Rumbek University of Science and Technology staged a demonstration on Monday, demanding the payment of ten months’ salary arrears owed to lecturers and academic staff. The Student Union is calling for payment of lecturers to be made within seven days. Sabit Job Reec,[Read More…]
Promoted SSPDF commander urged to prioritize civilians’ protection
By James innocent Brigadier General John Lual has been elevated to the rank of Major General and assigned to oversee security operations in the four counties of Greater Yei: Lainya, Kajo-Keji, Morobo, and Yei River. A celebratory ceremony was held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 to mark the promotion. The[Read More…]
Mission to eradicate illicit mining begins
By William Madouk Leaders of the Great Lakes Region converged in Juba for the 29th meeting of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), meant to eradicate illicit mining trade that robs the region of millions of dollars. In his opening remark, the Undersecretary in the Ministry of[Read More…]
Federal Democratic Party expels Secretary General
By Yiep Joseph Federal Democratic Party (FDP) has expelled Secretary General (SG) Changkuoth Bichiok over alleged violations of party protocols and misconduct. According to a statement signed by the party Chairperson Gabriel Changson Chang, the decision to expel the secretary general was reached in a leadership meeting. Bichiok is also[Read More…]
Lobong urges Ateker communities to cease disputes
By No. 1 Citizen and Guardian Eastern Equatoria State governor, Louise Lobong urged the Ateker communities living within the tri-point to desist from border-related dispute and embrace peaceful co-existence among themselves. This call came following a High-Level Meeting of Ateker Leaders convened in Moroto, Uganda for Border Communities Sensitization that[Read More…]
Jonglei State inter-clan violence death toll rises to seven
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Jonglei State have confirmed that the death toll from the recent inter-clan conflict in Nyirol County has risen to seven. The clashes erupted last week between the Cie-Pual and Cie-Khertut sections of Cie-Dumin in Lankien, following a revenge killing that occurred on August 29,[Read More…]
Community pleas for upgrade of Nesitu PHCU to Health Center
Kei Emmanuel Duku Nesitu Primary Health Unit (PHU) in Rajaf Payam, Juba County, Central Equatoria State, is facing pressure to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community. Local leaders, health experts, and residents are now urging the National Ministry of Health to upgrade the facility to a Primary[Read More…]
Lawyer assaulted for defending a minor in marriage case
By Yang Ater Yang A lawyer in Rumbek, James Mourwel, was brutally assaulted on Friday evening after defending a case against forced marriage of a minor. The attack, which left the lawyer injured, has sparked widespread condemnation. According to Mourwel, the assault took place near his office around 6:25 PM.[Read More…]
President Kiir, Vice Chancellors to meet over salary delays
By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir Mayardit is set to meet with Vice Chancellors of public universities to address ongoing salary delays. The move comes as several universities have been in protests over unpaid salaries, impacting academic activities and student learning. During a meeting yesterday, between President Salva Kiir and[Read More…]