By Bida Elly David Abraham Chol, a renowned cleric and self-proclaimed prophet of the Kushite Ministry was yesterday sentenced to two years and nine months imprisonment by Juba high court for insulting the presidency. Presiding over the final court verdict yesterday, Judge Samia Mohammed said that the renowned cleric and[Read More…]
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Governor Adil directs security organs to swiftly probe criminality
By Bida Elly David The governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has directed all security organs and county commissioners to coordinate and control security threats and criminal activities in the state. The governor made the directives during the opening session of a two-day expanded security conference at Central[Read More…]
CES Legislators lambast country’s executive for laxity on herders
By Bida Elly David Lawmakers representing Central Equatoria State at the transitional national legislative assembly have criticized South Sudan’s leadership for not acting swiftly in the recent Mangala County incident. The MPs insist that the onslaught by armed cattle herders was a criminal and inhuman act that deserves immediate action[Read More…]
United Nations warns government as ethnic conflicts worsen
By Bida Elly David The special representative for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) to South Sudan has warned government against ethnic conflict, saying that it would worsen if not properly handled through consensus. He said this during a press conference with journalists on the current security status[Read More…]
Adil entreats MPs to persuade holdout groups to peace
By William Madouk Garang The governor of Central Equatoria State appeals to the lawmakers at state legislative assembly to engage with holdout groups in their areas during the recess and persuade them to join peace. Speaking on behalf of the Governor of Central Equatoria State to MPs during the announcement[Read More…]
Health workers deserve worth salaries
By Mary Poni As health Pooled Fund has stopped to continue support the nation in terms of health services, it’s going to be a very tough moment for the government to lobby for support as well as health servants deserve worth salary pay. The issues of Juba Teaching Hospital have[Read More…]
This country belongs to humans, not cattle
By Mary Poni The Commissioner of Juba County, Charles Joseph Wani has poured out his frustration over the unrest caused by cattle keepers in Central Equatoria State saying that this country belongs to human beings but not cattle. He was reacting to the latest incident of attack involving suspected cattle[Read More…]
National Security Officer condemned to death over wife’s murder
By Bida Elly David The Juba high Court has pronounced death sentence by hanging against Bobby Longar Akok, a national security officer who killed his wife and a young man following a cheating incident he claimed to have happened. The verdict follows compounding evidence after series of investigations carried by[Read More…]
SPLM-IO rubbishes confrontation claims by splinter group
By William Madouk Garang The Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) had denied military confrontation claim with SPLA-IO Kitgwang splinter group allied to Simon Gatwech Dual. SPLA-IO Spokesperson Col. Lam Paul Gabriel dismissed the claim as he reiterates his being busy with the implementation of the peace agreement. “None[Read More…]
Juba residents alarmed as insecurity rise amid festivity preparation
By Bida Elly David Citizens in Juba express concerns as insecurity increases. There are numerous robberies and killings by unidentified organized group of gunmen in the suburbs. Speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, John Andiro, a resident of Hai Lokwilili said that two young boys inhabiting at the area[Read More…]
Ask your RT-GoNU, not me, says Mr. DEVELOPMENT
By Malek Arol DhieuI, Mr Development, would like to clarify it today that whoever asks me asks a wrong person! Anybody who needs me should go and ask RT-GoNU because what took my dear life is within the Revitalised Peace Agreement which resulted in the formation of the RT-GoNU.When the[Read More…]
A letter to future generations [4]
By Ngor Khot Garang Little ones, am a weak human. Not my fault. I didn’t choose this life. Maybe God was wrong or else he must have done it by mistake. Where did I go wrong? Always down. I am drowning in my own tears. Why? I feel like there[Read More…]
Activist urges UN to investigate Upper Nile unrest
By Mary Poni The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) Mr. Edmund Yakani has appealed to the UN and International Community saying it’s high time they intervene in the Upper Nile conflict for them not to allow the report of Rwanda genocide incidents in Upper Nile.[Read More…]
Activist demands adding South Sudan into Turkish Airlines’ Drop-list
By Mary Poni Popular South Sudanese activist is calling on South Sudan’s leadership and the Turkish Embassy to urgently work out modalities for adding Turkish and other Airlines of other countries with embassies in the country in to their Airline drop list. The Executive Director for Community Empowerment for Progress[Read More…]
Police urges vigilance: reveals motorbike robbery tactics
By Mary Poni The Police calls on residence of Juba to exercise vigilance in order curb the motorbike robbery incidents in Juba. Talking to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in an exclusive interview, police spokesperson Major General Daniel Justin directs that people should be cautious and report early to their homes[Read More…]
CEPO upbeat on the outcome of the US-Africa Summit
By Mary Poni The US government has ended the US-Africa summit with a commitment of about 55 billion US dollars in investment projects in Africa. The money is planned to be utilized in the next three years. Reacting to the announcement, the Executive Director for Community Empowerment for Progress Organization[Read More…]
FIFA to award licenses to SSFA international referees
By Bida Elly David The Chairperson of South Sudan Football Association has said the Federation for International Football Association (FIFA) plans to award eleven (11) International South Sudanese referees with licenses following efforts invested through good performance. This move came following recognition of five center referees and six assistants by[Read More…]
National Security trashes Sentry report against misconducts
By Bida Elly David The National Security Service (NSS) rubbished accusations labelled at them by the Sentry Report on the undercover activities inside the national institution – calling it false and inaccurate. Speaking to the media yesterday, David John Kumuri, the Director for public relation at the National Security Service[Read More…]
Gunfire outside Central Bank; five thugs dead
By Philip Buda Ladu A police encounter with armed thugs outside the Central bank has left all the five dead after sometime of serious gunfire, said Police Spokesperson Major General Daniel Justin. The incident happened at around 5 pm yesterday outside the Bank of South Sudan at the southern part[Read More…]
Juba to witness 2nd edition of auto show
By William Madouk Garang South Sudan will witness yet another edition of automobile shows which will be held on December 18, 2022 in Juba. The occasion is expected to bring all auto dealers and auto fans together as well as promote business networking. Juba auto show second edition will kick[Read More…]