By Alan Clement Unity State Governor, Riek Bim Top, has announced an ambitious plan to resettle over 470,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) as part of its newly launched Durable Solutions Roadmap. According to a statement from the State’s press unit, the announcement was made during the opening of a workshop[Read More…]
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SPDF confirms 14 dead in Athony clashes
By Yiep Joseph The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has confirmed that the recent conflict among the VIP protection unit in Athony village outside of Abyei Box left at least 14 soldiers dead. The SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang confirmed to journalists on Wednesday during a press[Read More…]
Abyei Municipality allocates new market site for traders
By Alan Clement In an effort to address rising concerns over traffic congestion and public safety, Abyei Municipality has initiated a relocation plan for traders to the new site. According to the press unit for Abyei Administrative Area, the initiative, spearheaded by the municipality’s leadership, is anchored in Administrative Order[Read More…]
CONCERN: Peace in Danger
By Yiep Joseph Peace monitors and the partners have expressed worries over a series of violations among the parties to the 2018 peace agreement. Some of the stakeholders raised worries during the fourth extraordinary meeting of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) held on Tuesday. The meeting, which[Read More…]
Parties urged to double efforts in peace implementation
By: Chol D. Johnson The Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), Maj. Gen. George Aggrey Owino, called for genuine implementation of the 2018 peace deal. The chairperson made the remarks yesterday during the RJEMC extraordinary plenary. He urged the parties to the 2018 peace agreement to[Read More…]
Trade Minister backs key economic project, prioritizes small business growth
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has endorsed a major economic initiative aimed at empowering the private sector and accelerating small business development across the country. She made the approval during a high-level meeting with key stakeholders, including representatives from Foreign Direct Investment[Read More…]
The Pain of Losing Youth to Drugs, Communal and Political Conflicts in South Sudan
The SSNMC Vision for a Productive Youth-Led Future South Sudan, a nation born out of struggle and immense sacrifice, continues to face challenges that threaten the foundation of its future: its youth. Across towns, villages, and cities, the pain of losing young people not only to bullets but also to[Read More…]
THE FORGOTTEN CHILD ABUSE – Part Two
One hot afternoon, the chief assembled his subordinates for a secret meeting. He made sure he got the men who didn’t easily sell their mouths. Not everyone is trusted. Some can sell their mouths for a loaf of bread. Many did in the past. Many do it today. But there[Read More…]
Article Title (8): Rise from Sleep with Jesus Christ, Thank God, Believe and Trust to Find Grace
Sermon Title: The Supplications of Barren Hannah Before the Living God, Creator of Heaven, Earth, Sea, and All That Is Within—He Has No Partner Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 1:1–18 Dear brother and sister in our Lord Jesus Christ, Welcome to the fold of our living God in beloved South Sudan.[Read More…]
The mission of Late Pope Francis in South Sudan is not merely a memory; it is a spiritual mandate that continues to challenge the conscience of the nation’s leadership. The Holy Father offered his full-throated support toward peace by placing the country prominently on his diary of holy activities. The[Read More…]
KOANG: Assumes Deputy Defense docket
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed Gen. Koang Choul as the deputy minister of defense and veteran affairs. The changes were made through a presidential decree readout on the state-owned broadcaster, the SSBC. Koang was recently relieved from the position of the Upper Nile governor. After his[Read More…]
Over 300 head of cattle raided in Twic East County
By Peter Kuol Kuch The Authorities of Twic East County in Jonglei State have reported that over 300 head of cattle were raided in Twic East County. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper. Hon. Juac Arok, the Commissioner of Twic East County stated that the cattle were raided in[Read More…]
Special court adjourns trials to Wednesday
By Yiep Joseph The special court trying the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, and the seven co-accused regarding the Nasir incident has adjourned the session to Wednesday. The pronouncement followed a lengthy presentation of the prosecution document from the investigator and prosecution team. During the seventh session conducted[Read More…]
Over 40 million SSP collected to rehabilitate roads in Torit
By Jacob Onuha Nelson At least 40 million South Sudan Pounds(SSP) have been collected to rehabilitate roads within Torit Town. Addressing the media over weekend in Torit Municipal Council, Oyito Babtist Soforonio, the mayor of Torit, said the state government have at least tried its best to collect amount of[Read More…]
Special court permits the accused to seek medical care
By Yiep Joseph The special court handling the Nasir incident involving the suspected First Vice President and seven others has granted the accused permission to access medical care. The court’s decision followed a request by the defense team requesting permission for all accused persons to seek essential medical care. According[Read More…]
Aweil East Community condemns soldiers taking part in politics
By Den g Athian The leadership of the Aweil East Community Association in Juba, headed by Ambassador Garang Deng Aguer, condemned the active soldiers’ participation in community politics. The Association described the involvement of army officials in community politics as a violation of the presidential order issued in 2021 that[Read More…]
Fresh wrangles over Jebel bus park
By Yiep Joseph With drivers being forced to park cars on the roadside in some parts of the city, the question on who is grabbing public bus parks remains unclear. Till now, some public transport operators remain to park either on roads or on some people’s plots as the wait[Read More…]
CES approves USD 560 million for cement, steel investment
By Lodu William Odiya The Government of Central Equatoria State has approved an investment proposal by Global Trading Commodities (GTC) Group amounting to USD 560 million for the establishment of a major Portland-grade cement and steel rebar industry in Kajo-Keji County. The decision was reached during an extraordinary Council of[Read More…]
What ordinary people want and why politicians fear it
By Deng Chol In this country, the signs of deep struggle are everywhere. The economy is faltering, families are under pressure, and too many citizens live one meal away from hunger. Parents who only want the best for their children cannot afford to keep them in school. Hospitals, where lives[Read More…]
IMMUNITY:Dr. Machar raises concern
By Yiep Joseph The suspended First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, has challenged the lifting of his immunity as well as the recently investigations. Dr. Machar stated his stand during the sixth session of the trial on the Nasir incident on Friday. During the session, Dr. Machar was listed[Read More…]