By Hou Akot Hou Police in Nyamlel of Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, are detaining a 22-year-old, lady for dumping her 8-month fetus into a pit latrine. The suspect, identified as Angic Wei Atak, is accused of having aborted the 8-month fetus and decided to dump[Read More…]
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Cyber alert against WhatsApp hijack
By William Madouk South Sudan Computer Incident Response Team (SS-CIRT) issued a cyber-security alert to the public. There has been a growing threat involving WhatsApp account takeover attempts by cyber criminals. In the cyber advisory, SS-CIRT called on WhatsApp users to exercise caution and not fall prey to hackers. “Cyber-criminals[Read More…]
My installation as cardinal clears stereotype on South Sudan-Ameyu
By Bida Elly David and Charles K Mark First Cardinal of South Sudan, His Eminence Dr. Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla calls for cooperation and cautions against misconduct. Speaking on Saturday, while talking to journalists during the consistory at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Cardinal Ameyu said his consecration clears global[Read More…]
South Sudan celebrates Juba’s first cardinal
By Bida Elly David and Charles K Mark/Vatican News South Sudan pilgrims to St. Peter’s Square will live to recall 30th September for witnessing the country’s flag flying high at Vatican City, in Rome. In a distant land, numbers do not count but visibility amidst a sea of a mammoth[Read More…]
On South Sudan Foreign Policy
By Akol Miyen Kuol Luckily enough, South Sudan was one of the few countries that quickly got recognized by members of the global community even one day ahead of the declaration of independence. To prove the magnitude of the support that South Sudan enjoyed since its inception, it was recognized[Read More…]
The Legal Implications of Bride Wealth and Paternity Disputes in South Sudan
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the culturally rich and diverse landscape of South Sudan, customs and traditions play a significant role in shaping the social fabric of society. One such custom that has raised considerable legal and ethical concerns is the practice of bride wealth, often referred to as “dowry.”[Read More…]
The previous me versus the current me
Having been born during the time when boyhood was measured by the number of fights a boy had caused and won, the number of boys he had wrestled down, common grazing lands he had taken his cattle to and other practices for fame, I suffered repercussions of these practices. Imagine[Read More…]
Unjustified loyalty is slavery
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien By Oxford’s definition, loyalty means showing or giving firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institutions, though it is not defined with regard to the outcome in return at the end, I believe it is something that shows togetherness at the cost[Read More…]
EAC partner states urged to harness digital technologies for better disease management
By EAC East African Community (EAC) Partner States have been called upon to adopt digital technologies including telemedicine, health apps, wearable devices and artificial intelligence to improve healthcare delivery and disease management. Prof. Wallace Bulimo, the Deputy Director – Data and Statistics at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), said[Read More…]
Authorities rid town of stray dogs
By Hou Akot Hou At least 40 stray dogs were killed in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State of South Sudan, on Thursday. The street dogs were hunted by the police in the market at Gokmachar. Commissioner of Aweil North County, Mr. Kiir Chan Wol, said the dogs[Read More…]
Gov’t builds dams when time comes-official
By Charles K. Mark Undersecretary of Planning in the Ministry of Finance and Planning dismissed concerns that South Sudan is being blocked from generating hydropower. Benjamin Ayal Koyongwa said the government will construct dams for power generation when the need for industrialization arises, dismissing concerns that the country is being[Read More…]
Teachers lock Finance Minister over salary row
By Aweye Teddy Onam Teachers in Jonglei State have locked the gate of the State Ministry of Finance, protesting the blocking of their bank accounts and unpaid salaries. The teachers have been on strike for several weeks, and their demands have not been met. They are now calling for immediate[Read More…]
Gesture of goodwill; Refugees to get permanent plots
By Mamer Abraham Northern Bahr El Ghazal State of South Sudan has introduced a policy, allowing Sudanese refugees to receive free, permanent land at Wedwiel Settlement in Aweil West County. Dominic Kang Deng, the state minister for housing, land, and public utilities told journalists on Thursday. He said that the[Read More…]
Neglected: Over 100,000 returnees starving
By Mamer Abraham About 105,000 returnees who fled Sudan war to Northern Bahr El Ghazal State are going for months without receiving any food assistance. Congested at food distribution center gate in Aweil West County, the hungry returnees on Thursday questioned the criterion of selecting beneficiaries of food aid.[Read More…]
Pope consecrates ArchBishop, Ameyu as Juba Cardinal, today
By Staff writer Archbishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla will be consecrated as Juba’s first Cardinal today in Rome, Vatican City. Delegates including religious representatives, and government officials from South Sudan already arrived in Rome for the ordination. Archbishop Ameyu is one of three African men[Read More…]
Biden or Putin: Kiir searches Equilibrium
By William Madouk After failed attempts to meet US President, Joe Biden at the sideline of the UN General Assembly in New York, President Salva Kiir Mayardit tripped to the Kremlin and dinned with Vladimir Putin, with ease. Presidents, Kiir and Putin discussed business as usual, with Russia pledging readiness[Read More…]
Cirisio boosts Kajo-Keji education sector
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Minister of General Education, Cirisio Zacharia, issued a ministerial order restructuring and deploying career teachers to the Kajo-Keji County Education Office. In his ministerial order seen by this outlet, Cirisio appointed five staff to the county education office. The ministerial order came into effect[Read More…]
South Sudan economic outlook report released
By Charles K. Mark African Development Bank (AfDB) yesterday launched the Country Focus Report (CFR) 2023 for South Sudan, with a focus on mobilizing private sector financing and green growth. The report explores the scope for harnessing natural capital to finance adaptation to promote green growth. Speaking during the launch, the AfDB country manager,[Read More…]
Raiders kill herder
By Yang Ater Yang A herder was killed in a cattle theft incident in Amongpiny Payam of Rumbek Central County, Lakes State, on Tuesday. The killers are suspected to be armed raiders from the neighboring Panyijiar County of Unity State. Five cows were stolen from the deceased, which were later[Read More…]
U.S urges South Sudan to ensure safe humanitarian corridors
By Aweye Teddy Onam U.S. Embassy in South Sudan calls on the transitional unity government to ensure a safe environment for provision of humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable population in the country. In a statement, the U.S. government joined UNICEF, in condemning the September 23 attack on trucks returning,[Read More…]