By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Authorities in Adjumani district of Uganda’s West Nile region have banned the ferrying of livestock in and outside the district during night hours. The ban is an effort by the authorities to curb rampant theft of livestock in the area. The decision was made by the[Read More…]
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Taban hatches plan to use Nile as link to North Africa
By William Madouk Vice president for Infrastructure cluster, Taban Deng Gai has suggested to the African leaders to seize opportunity for usage of River Nile as transportation route to Northern African and riverine countries. VP Gai said River Nile could be used as transportation path to connect all the riverain[Read More…]
Hemedti keen for another dialogue in Juba–Envoy
By Bida Elly David A special enjoy for the Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has said that they are keen for another round of dialogue with the Sudanese army in Juba. Gen. Mohammad Hamandan Dagalo’s envoy, Izzat Youssef on Wednesday jetted Juba to President Salva Kiir Mayardit, as the[Read More…]
The last time I saw my area MP was in 2018
When elections were conducted in 2010, the contestants promised to take their constituencies to paradise. They almost moved from house to house seeking for trust. They almost dug the foundations of the schools they promised to build. They almost surveyed the houses they thought had fallen on the roads they[Read More…]
IT IS NOW A PSEUDO CELEBRATION 40 YEARS ON
Happy SPLM Day! Shouldn’t this be renamed to ‘South Sudan Liberation Day’. According to history, the day commemorates the foundation of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army on this day in 1983. “The 16th of May 1983 is a common heritage to all South Sudanese. The rebellion was not by the SPLM,[Read More…]
Church leaders denounce ‘Self-proclaimed prophetess’
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Top leaders of Pentecostal Churches in Gulu city have denounced self-proclaimed prophetess, Jennifer Amony, of Heavenly Prophetic Sitting Ministries, who recently came to the spotlight for using vulgarities on her followers. Amony is seen in a video which has gone viral on social media using unprintable[Read More…]
Pension Scheme in South Sudan fails to deliver efficient, effective Services
By Joseph Akim Gordon Civil servants in South Sudan retire at an age 65 but earlier retirement before reaching the official retirement age, the law allows an early retirement, early retirement has an added advantage, in some countries those who retire early receive an attractive bonus to allow them[Read More…]
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‘I was a proud young soldier’-former child soldier Mayai
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri To defend a country, you need an army but to defend a civilization, you need education, therefore; it presents a selection of life stories of where a country like South Sudan rolled out its journey from. Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) that celebrated its 40th[Read More…]
Celibacy in the Catholic Church is unbiblical to priesthood
By Joseph Akim Gordon Catholic Church also known as the Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian Church and largest denomination, approximately there are 1.3 billion baptized Catholics worldwide as of 2019. The statistics of all the religious beliefs in South Sudan is as follow: Roman Catholics 37.2 %, Episcopal[Read More…]
When life stares at you without answers
It is okay to question the patterns and all that we aren’t comfortable with. But the truth is, life never answers questions the way we want them. You can be a God-fearing person and a prayer warrior at the same. Still, that won’t stop problems from having you down on[Read More…]
You wouldn’t believe Dr. John Garang wandered over Juba last night
First and foremost, may the Lord continue resting the wise soul of Dr. John Garang de Mabior in eternal peace, Amen. You may think I am a liar, but I am not. This is what took place exactly last night. If Dr. John Garang was alive, he would be 80[Read More…]
We stand tall upon SPLA veterans’ sacrifices-Kiir
By William Madouk South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit, during celebration of the 40th anniversary of SPLA Day, paid tribute to fallen veterans, saying their sacrifices yielded the youngest nation in Africa continent. President Kiir, called those who perished in the liberation war “heroes and heroines.” The head-of-state recalled battalion[Read More…]
NBG: At least 280 police officers graduate in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Hundreds of thousands of people turned up to witness graduation of 280 police officer on Monday, at Aweil Freedom square. The police officers had undergone four months’ refresher training. Governor Tong Aken Ngor and the state police commissioner, Philip Madut, graced the occasion with inspection of[Read More…]
Juba Catholic Archdiocese loses two priests
By Emelda Siama John Lopula Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has lost two apostolic priests in a pace of a week, after short illnesses. Fr. Celestino Muras passed on, May 10, 2023, meanwhile few days later, on May 13, Fr. Louis Loliha, also passed on, due to unknown sickness in Nairobi.[Read More…]
Four suspected criminals arrested in Koch County
By Yien Gattuor Mead Kuich At least four armed criminal suspects have been arrested following reports of cyclic attacks on cattle camps in Koch County of Unity State. Koch County Commissioner, Gordon Koang Biel revealed that the arrest followed a tip-off that armed youths had planned to carry out a[Read More…]
Disgruntled Jonglei youths release detained senior gov’t officials
By Manas James Okony A delegation of 10 senior state government officials that was detained since 6th May, by angry youths in Jonglei State over unpaid wages has been set free, officials confirmed. Consisting of state ministers, an advisor and members of the state parliament, the delegation was led by[Read More…]
President Kiir positive on restoring total peace
By William Madouk South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit expresses optimism in restoring stability across the country despites challenges. ‘I would like to inform you that my intention to restore stability in this country remains unshaken,” said President Kiir said in his message on the SPLA Day, annually celebrated on[Read More…]
Two dead, one injured in Cueibet Road accident
By Yang Ater Yang At least two people have died, and one sustained injury after a motorcycle carrying four (4) passengers was hit by a vehicle loaded with business items from Juba to Wau. The accident, on Monday 15th May 2023 in Cueibet County, occurred at 10:00Am. Acting police spokesperson[Read More…]
Why the poor are marginalized in Politics
By Joseph Akim Gordon The political effectiveness and quality of political participation is the function of multiple variables, this includes political commitment, good governance, rule of law and application of democratic credential. Politics that are devoid of justice, equality, racism and tribalism and other negative sectoral tendencies. The involvement of[Read More…]