By Yang Ater Yang Rumbek Municipal council launches general cleaning campaign in Rumbek town under the theme keep Rumbek town clean. Addressing the media during the event, the Mayor of Rumbek Municipality Peter Maliap Chieny Malok said the cleaning campaign will take place in the market and the rest of[Read More…]
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Gov’t, IMF strike $112.7 M deal to combat food insecurity
By Bida Elly David The international Monetary fund (IMF) and the government of South Sudan have reached a deal to inject emergency financing of $112.7 Million to address food insecurity, support social spending and boost international reserves. This development arose recently during a meeting between the government of South Sudan[Read More…]
Children to receive Vitamin A supplement in Yei
By James Innocent Thousands of children in Yei River County are set to receive vitamin A supplement. This came in a campaign that brought together different health care workers from different departments within Yei River County which includes community health care volunteers, medical doctors from the county health department and[Read More…]
Ratifying roadmap dispels unknown watershed
By William Madouk Garang The governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony said ratification of roadmap dispelled the fears that the country will slide into crisis if transitional period elapses without extension. Speaking during the 6th Governors’ Forum, Adil stated that consensus built by parties to agreement on[Read More…]
Dr. Machar poised to resolve subnational violence
By Taban Tom Henry The First Vice President and the Chair of the Governance Cluster Dr. Riek Machar Teny has assured the country of their confidence in handling matters of subnational violence. This came during the six governor’s forum that kickstarted in Juba on Tuesday 22nd of November 2022. Addressing[Read More…]
Congregants irritated by Kiir’s absence in Torit Centenary
By Bida Elly David The Congregants of the Catholic diocese of Torit were so dismayed with the absence of President Salva Kiir in the Centenary celebration saying that his absence was a clear indication that his love for his people was limited. The faithful expressed their dismay during the one[Read More…]
Remove illegal checkpoints,Badi tellsgovernors
By William Madouk Garang Archbishop and primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, Rev Dr Justin Badi Arama has appealed to all governors and chief administrators to remove illegal roadblocks hampering service delivery. Bishop Badi stated that citizens are complaining of unnecessary roadblocks hindering service delivery and free movement[Read More…]
Governors’ Forum kicks off with focus on ‘roadmap’
By William Madouk Garang The sixth Governors’ Forum yesterday started with focus on ‘roadmap’ to fast-track the implementation of the pending peace provisions. The week-long forum is being officiated by President Salva Kiir and attended by the five vice presidents, national and states ministers, all the governors from ten states[Read More…]
Upper Nile passes out 9,559 unified forces
By Adia Jildo Over 9,500 soldiers drawn from different units of the army, police wildlife, prison service and civil defense service have graduated from the Malakal town of Upper Nile State yesterday. Speaking during the ceremony at Malakal Stadium yesterday, the Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs, Angelina Teny said[Read More…]
Kiir donates SSP 15M, land cruiser to Torit Bishopric
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir has donated fifteen Million South Sudanese pounds and one land cruiser car to the new Bishopric of Torit catholic diocese as well as promised to render additional support to the diocese in a due cost of time. This development transpired during the commemoration[Read More…]
Five perish in girl’s elopement chaos
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei At least five people have been confirmed dead and 15 others wounded during an Inter-communal fight in Tonj East County of Warrap State on 18th and 19th of November 2022. The Minister of Information and Communication in Warrap State, William Wol Mayom told No.1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]
Francis Mading denies fueling Twic-Ngok conflict
By William Madouk Garang Prominent politician Dr. Francis Mading Deng has bitterly dismissed the claims that he is behind fueling of Twic-Ngok bloody conflict. Mading cautioned those gossiping about to zip-up their mouth, adding that he has been working hard to make sure that peace and reconciliation reign between the[Read More…]
Parliament extends lifespan of transitional period
By William Madouk Garang The Transitional National Legislative Assembly has finally passed the much-awaited interim government legitimacy by endorsing peace roadmap for extending lifespan of the transitional period till February 22, 2025. Last Wednesday, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ruben Madol Arol, presented the bill before the house[Read More…]
Deadly highway ambush claims lives
By Adia Jildo A road ambush reportedly laid by unidentified men in uniform along the Juba-Nimule Highway against a convoy of two buses and a Noah car has left three people dead and 32 others injured according to police report. Police spokesperson Major General Daniel Justin Boula confirmed the incident[Read More…]
Use guns for killing animals, not people
By Bida Elly David The Cardinal of Khartoum Catholic Archdiocese on Sunday cautioned citizens and the authorities against using guns for killing themselves saying that guns should be used for killing animals not people. He delivered the statement in his homily during the Centenary celebration marking one hundred years of[Read More…]
Kitgum District Hospital faces numerous challenges
By Martha John Savio – Kitgum Uganda Kitgum district general hospital faces number of challenges that hinder effective service delivery to patients. This was revealed Monday after an investigation, lots of expectant mothers complained about mama kits items that are not distributed or some of the items are less as[Read More…]
Partners boost transport for Rumbek youth peace committee
By Yang Ater Yang The Rumbek Youth Peace Committee has been given 20 motorbikes to boost coordination, sustainability of peace and community violence reduction among the communities. Speaking during the handover of motorbikes, the caretaker minister of peace building who is also the minister of local government and law enforcement[Read More…]
Gov’t ponders to upgrade Juba International Airport
By William Madouk Garang The Government is considering refurbishment of Juba International Airport by extending airport terminals to enable adequate space for both domestic and international flights. Minister of Transport Madut Biar briefed the President on issues impeding the transport sector – and the procedure to bolster government’s control of[Read More…]
One dead, scores injured in a highway ambush
By Adia Jildo Four civilians have fallen in an ambush along Juba-Torit Road while coming to Juba yesterday. A truck that had transported drinks from its main office in Juba to Torit with four passengers including its driver fell in ambush. “When they were approaching Mwani bridge, they got attacked[Read More…]
Lokiliri killings: situation tense amid passive gov’t response
By Staff Writer Urgent intervention is needed from both the National and State governments including the community organizations whose people are trapped in a chaotic recurring circle of armed cattle atrocities against unarmed civilians to avoid eminent bloody inter-communal violence as marginalized communities are running out of patience with the[Read More…]