By Taban Tom Henry The Republic of South Sudan is for the first time hosting the East African Community 12th edition of the inter-parliamentary games under the theme “widening and deepening EAC integration by increasing visibility for its citizens through sports”. The 12th inter-parliamentary games are hosted by the Transitional[Read More…]
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Medical officer Sex scandal exposed
By Adia Jildo A whistle blower has exposed a sex tape of a medical doctor who has been sexually exploiting staff, patients and other minors. The medical doctor (name withheld) who had been working in a government hospital was said to have been committing the act since 2015 to date[Read More…]
AU urged to expedite establishment of hybrid court
By Bida Elly David Amnesty International and the South Sudanese Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG) have called on the African Union to speed up the formation of the Hybrid Court for South Sudan (HCSS). The Hybrid Court for South Sudan is an AU-led hybrid court which will have the mandate[Read More…]
Why foreign aid is not working for Africa Over the years, dollars, in billions, have been pumped into Africa and there is little or even nothing to show for it. In fact, aid is malignant, deadly. It is the problem! If the world has one image of Africa, it is[Read More…]
What would President Salva promise again during the 24th Convocation?
By Malek Arol Dhieu Of all the promises made by President Salva Kiir Mayardit during the 23rd Convocation of the University of Juba, two outmanoeuvred; a promise to pave all the roads within the university and another promise to employ graduates on merit. Neither of these promises was fulfilled, and[Read More…]
Local gov’t Act awaits permanent constitution –minister
By Taban Tom Henry The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Ruben Madol Arol said the Local Government Act amendment is on hold awaiting the permanent constitutional making process to enact permanent constitution. He revealed this during his presentation at the ongoing 6th governor’s forum yesterday. Justice Madol in his[Read More…]
Heath Ministry anxious of poor healthcare
By Bida Elly David The National Ministry of Health has expressed worry of the poor health sector across the country saying basic healthcare services to citizens is below the base line target thus government is obliged to immediately improve it. This development transpired during the on-going sixth governors’ forum in[Read More…]
Court convicted 21 year old for defiling a baby
By Adia Jildo The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Juvenile court in Juba has sentenced a 21-year-old Khadija for defiling a 1-year-old baby, Thursday. Khadija George Angelo claimed she was told by a witch doctor to penetrate the baby and deliver the baby’s blood to the shrine. Judge, Francis Amum said[Read More…]
Gov’t, partners launch 16 days of activism
By Gladys Kole The national ministry of Gender, Child and Social welfare together with other humanitarian partners has launched the 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence in the country for this year 2022. Government, UN agencies, Civil Society Organizations (CSO) call for ending of all forms of violence[Read More…]
If you grab land, the law will grab you-Official
By Bida Elly David The national ministry land, housing and public utilizes has warned citizens including armed forces against forceful grabbing of land across the country saying that anyone who shall attempt to act would not escape the law but face brutal justice. This caution came amid the on-going syllogism[Read More…]
Governors Chagor, Adil parallel over cattle herders’ threats
By Taban Tom Henry The Jonglei State governor Denay Jok Chagor has denied that cattle herders from Jonglei are causing insecurity along Juba-Nimule Highway. Chagor stated that there has been looting, killing and stopping of vehicles along the roads terming them as criminals but not cattle herders from Jonglei. “I[Read More…]
USAID, UNFPA to establish GBV shelter in Juba
By Gladys Kole The United State Agency for International Development (USAID) has supported the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) with a grant of 300,000 USD to establish a safe house in Juba, for the Sexual Gender Based Violence survivors. The one-year initiative is aimed at promoting positive masculinity across Central[Read More…]
UNMISS kickstarts renovation of Jonglei, Pibor road
By Taban Tom Henry The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have started renovation of a 300 km route linking Jonglei and Greater Pibor Administrative areas. In statement released to the media, UNMISS stated that engineers from South Korea serving with the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan have[Read More…]
Waste management is a huge task –Mayor says
By Adia Jildo The mayor of Juba city Michael Lado Allah-Jabu has conceded that waste collection and management in the city has become a burden due to the misconception regarding how to dump. Mayor Allah-Jabu made the statement during the launch of the solid waste management project plan, yesterday. He[Read More…]
State hospitals in jeopardy as donors withdraw, MoH is weak
By Bida Elly David A civil society activist has reiterated that State hospitals across the Country are facing total jeopardy of medical support following withdrawal of donor assistance to most of the medical facilities urging Ministry of health to immediately intervene to their rescue. Majority of patients in most State[Read More…]
City Council, EA Go-Green clash over waste management
By Bida Elly David A deadly saga has again transpired as Juba City Council and East Africa Go-Green waste management company poured blames and accusations against each other over the rise and fall of waste management in the city. Some Months ago, the authority of the City Council and Go-Green[Read More…]
Manytuil handed Mayom execution report to UN -Spokesman
By Gladys Kole The press Secretary in the office of the Governor of Unity, Peter Bakuony has confirmed that Dr. Joseph Manytuil has received and retorted to the United Nations panel of experts on South Sudan letter asking him to present his account on Mayom extrajudicial execution. Speaking to No.1[Read More…]
Uncertainty surrounds $20 million worth of Sorghum shipment
By Adia Jildo Uncertainty now surrounds the 20 million US dollars’ worth of Sorghum grains procured for flood affected population as the former minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Peter Mayen Majongdit said the grains he purchased from Sudan has not arrived prior to his removal and his no[Read More…]
Lack of genuine partnership derail peace process
By Taban Tom Henry President Salva Kiir has appealed to development partners to work closely with the government in transitioning the country from a situation of conflict to peace, reconciliation, and healing. He made the appeal in his remarks during the opening session of the 6th Governors’ Forum on Tuesday.[Read More…]
“I want to be a queen” Kiden gears 4 awards despite a loss for miss deaf international
By Adia Jildo South Sudanese model and winner miss deaf Africa have scooped another recognition for her best performance in Tanzania for Miss deaf international. Josephine Kiden Simon had earlier this month made it to Tanzania where she performed alongside other persons and was given a leadership role to mentor[Read More…]