By Ustaz Mark Bang We have to keep in mind that those who reject the state of others’ slavery do so only when one has knowledge. This means that the pursuit of knowledge is an all-or-nothing proposition. You have to see it all, or you run the risk of[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Staying positive in the biting economic situation: a biblical guideline of managing the hardships
Rev. Ellie Sworo In times of economic hardship, finding strength and guidance in faith can be a source of comfort and direction. We very well understand the economic hardship most average citizens are going through at the moment. In such difficulties, it is not a sign that God is[Read More…]
The big forest of no return
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot “At the end of the day, we shall not remember the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” These are the wise words of Martin Luther King. By the end of this regime, we shall not remember the marginalization of the[Read More…]
Devastating floods threaten Juba Nabari
By Kidega Livingstone Residents of Juba Nabari West, Block 2 are increasingly concerned about the flood water that surges through their neighbourhood during the rainy season. The rushing water, which flows from the Simoni Jada Bridge, has affected thousands of households, causing displacement of many people after it destroyed[Read More…]
Jadalla calls for strengthening SPLM party policies
By Staff writer Central Equatoria State’s Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) chairperson, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has called for the state leadership to put more effort into ensuring the effective implementation of the party’s policies. Jadalla made this call during a meeting with the party leadership of the state[Read More…]
Electricity kills man in Warrap
By Hou Akot Hou A 25-year-old man was electrocuted and killed on the spot at Akon payam in Gogrial West County, Warrap State on Thursday. The victim, identified as Deng Chan, was a trader who sold phones and SIM cards. He reportedly climbed on the roof of his tukul[Read More…]
Arab nomads seek extended stay in Aweil amid drought
By Hou Akot Hou Pastoralist nomads from Sudan’s Rezigat tribe, who have been staying in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, have requested an extension of their stay in the area due to a severe drought affecting their home regions. Majok Dengdit, the secretary for the local[Read More…]
Language barrier hinders justice to refugees-Chief Justice
By Charles K Mark Chief Justice, Chan Reec Madut, has raised concerns about the lack of justice accessibility for some refugees in the country. He highlighted that individuals whose rights are at risk are often caught in the middle due to a lack of knowledge about legal procedures. Madut[Read More…]
First female EAC Secretary General takes office
By Bida Elly David East African Community (EAC) has sworn in its new Secretary General, Veronica Mueni Nduva, making her the first woman to assume this role. Nduva, who hails from the Republic of Kenya, was confirmed in the position on Friday. She is the first female to lead[Read More…]
PEACE MATRIX: Parties close to deal
By William Madouk Focus is now on the Government of South Sudan and the South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) to provide their input into a 75-page document that will be transformed into peace protocols. Michael Makuei, the Minister of Information and the Rapporteur, stated that the mediators have[Read More…]
Fifty Days to Paris Olympic 2024
South Sudan national Olympic Committee (SSNOC) has launched 50 days countdown to Paris Olympic 2024 in Juba. Honorable minister of youth and sports, President SSNOC UNDP, JAICA, Embassies and ambassador of sports H.E Shahid Sajjad Hussain participated celebrations and witnessed the 50 days countdown. Ambassador of sports SSNOC, Shahid Sajjad[Read More…]
Project your dream to the point of success
By Ustaz Mark Bang When people desire to accomplish their dreams, vision, and mission, they must be honest, vigilant, and realistic, first to themselves before taking any single step out towards other people. There are thousands and thousands of people who fight to have credentials without good attitudes towards[Read More…]
Who’s a person who comes once in a generation?
By Malek Arol Dhieu A person who comes once in a generation has very many definitions. A person who comes once in a generation is that person who sacrifices his life just to see his people living in freedom. It is that person who risks his own life[Read More…]
CES cabinet adopts groundnut project
By Bida Elly David The government of Central Equatoria State (CES) has taken a proactive step through its Ministry of Agriculture to boost food production through the adoption of a groundnut pilot project. This came after the CES State Minister of Agriculture tabled a proposal for a groundnut seed[Read More…]
Democratic Change party celebrates 15th anniversary
By William Madouk Democratic Change Party (DC) marked its 15th anniversary of its establishment, yesterday. The party was founded on June 6, 2009, and has overcome hurdles to reach this milestone and continue its mission of advancing democratic principles in the country. Speaking during a low-key celebration event, the[Read More…]
Criminal Procedure Act 2008, first review completed
By Kidega Livingstone The South Sudan Law Reform Commission and a team of legal experts have completed the initial review of the 2008 Criminal Procedure Act. During the review, the commission and the stakeholders, which included members of the South Sudan Bar Association and the military justice system, gathered[Read More…]
MoU to empower youth inked
By Kidega Livingstone Ministry of Youth and Sports as signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the international NGO, Plan International, which aims to empower young people in the areas of sports activities, peace, and gender equality. The Partnership also aim to ensure that the rights of youth to[Read More…]
Gov’t to unveil Wildlife Migration Outlook
By Philip Buda Ladu Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, Rizik Hassan Zacharia, has announced that it will launch the Wildlife Migration Outlook survey results this month. The announcement comes after he met with President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday. He briefed Kiir about the recent wildlife population census[Read More…]
UNDP pledges support for Olympic qualifiers
By Kidega Livingstone United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has pledged to provide full support for South Sudanese athletes qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Speaking during an event to mark the countdown to Paris 2024, UNDP Deputy Country Director Titus Osundina expressed the organization’s commitment to the South[Read More…]
DC party lays base expansion strategy
By William Madouk Democratic Change (DC) party is optimistic about cementing the party’s support base in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGS) and Abyei Administrative Area. The Party’s Chairperson, Onyoti Adigo, who also serves as the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, revealed that the party is in the advanced[Read More…]