By Manas James Four children were abducted in a road ambush in Nyirol County in Jonglei state on Sunday, local officials said. James Bol Makuey, the Nyirol County information director, said the abductees which include 3 girls and a boy were heading for Waat from Langkien town, where they had[Read More…]
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Equatoria Youth schedules conference for next year
By Charles K Mark Youth Leaders from Eastern, Central, and Western Equatoria states have scheduled for February 2024 to conduct Unified Greater Equatoria Youth Leaders Conference. The conference is meant to promote unity, peace, and development within the Equatoria region. Charles Lado Daniel, chairperson of the Central Equatoria State Youth[Read More…]
Gov’t praises Bright Stars
By William Madouk South Sudan government backed its elation and excitement as the Bright Stars shot up to defeated China 89-69 in Manila, Philippines. Just after the basketball team suffered a calamitous defeat against Puerto Rico with a 101-96 loss in overtime. They came back with rocket speed to smash[Read More…]
UNHCR seeks $1 billion for Sudanese refugees
By William Madouk United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi appealed for one billion US dollars to address the humanitarian needs of Sudanese war victims in the region. Mr. Grandi said out of the one billion dollars, South Sudan will receive 356 million, while the remaining will go[Read More…]
We don’t take sides on employment matters-Minister
By Bida Elly David National Minister of Labor, James Hot Mai says his docket sides with neither national nor foreign employees in disputes on payment and working conditions. He stated that the law always decides the outcome of such cases, not the ministry. Mai made these comments in response to[Read More…]
Ministry dismisses five teachers over misconduct
By Ngor Deng Matem Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) Ministry of General Education and Instructions has dismissed five foreign teachers from teaching for violating the teachers’ code of conduct. The five were accused of indulging in love affairs with students and raping some. But it remains unclear if the[Read More…]
UNHCR urges Sudanese generals to stop fighting
By William Madouk The UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi has called on the Sudanese warring parties to stop the raging conflict and seek dialogue to alleviate pressure on innocent civilians. Mr. Grandi stated his call was a humanitarian one to ease daily pressure on civilians in Sudan. “Remember those who[Read More…]
MPs demand livestock sector reforms
By Bida Elly David Lawmakers at the National Legislative Assembly are urging livestock sector reforms in the country, citing sufficient livestock but limited economic benefits. This concern came following a fact-finding committee’s report on livestock and fisheries in Western Bah-El-Ghazal and Warrap States. This concern came following a report presented[Read More…]
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In the gov’t, the gov’t is good; but out of the gov’t, the gov’t is bad
Politicians are like children. Children cry and when they are given what they cry for, they can laugh when tears are still flowing down their cheeks. I swear, the politicians of South Sudan are destroying politics completely. They play it as if they are playing. When a politician is appointed[Read More…]
When life slams those doors before you
Sometimes the game can be really tough and before we understand why it is tough, it even gets tougher. People all over the world have something that they want to understand about this life. Why are things always hard and why does it get harder even when we are so[Read More…]
Leveraging youth associations
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon Encourage youth to try to discover who they are, not to try to fit in—Kishore Bansal Youth association is the theatre; politics is the play. Our youth are completely controlled by politicians through youth associations. And for this reason, associations have become avenues of[Read More…]
Zooming 50 years into the future from now, stands before us prospects of either a desert or a forest, depending on how we treat the environment, today. South Sudan lays at the axis of the desert and is therefore vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change. The environment is[Read More…]
Minister assesses Malakal health situation
By William Madouk National minister of health, Yolanda Awel Deng last week visited Malakal town in Upper Nile State to measure the general health situation of returnees and internally displaced persons. The visit aimed at assessing the health status in Malakal town and further give moral support to health staff[Read More…]
Five dead, two wounded in cattle raid
By Yang Ater Yang At least five people have been killed and 2 others injured in a cattle raid and revenge attack between Panyijar County of Unity State and Yirol East County, Lakes State. The incident occurred in Adior Payam, Yirol East County, on Sunday. Executive director of Yirol East[Read More…]
Juba, Pretoria explore business opportunities
By William Madouk South Sudan and South Africa are exploring collaboration in potential business and investment opportunities. South African Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, on Monday met with the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Dau Deng. According to the acting Minister Dau, the meeting[Read More…]
Over 18,000 returnees in dire need
By Charles K Mark South Sudanese returnees from neighboring countries, especially Ethiopia and Sudan, are in dire humanitarian situation. Returnees in Akobo County in Jonglei state lack food and shelter since their arrival. The re-displaced South Sudanese wonder how homecoming can again turn into another disaster. UN Mission field office[Read More…]
Students plant trees to mitigate climate change
By Charles K Mark. Student’s Union of Greater Equatoria at University of Juba has embarked on a tree-planting campaign to raise awareness about environmental protection as a way to curb climate change. During a tour dubbed “cultural tour”, the students’ body said the practice served as a signal reminder for[Read More…]
UN upholds South Sudan’s hospitality to refugees
By Ngor Deng Matem UN High Commissioner for Refugee hails the government of South Sudan for opening its borders to welcome Sudanese refugees and third-country nationals fleeing the Sudan War. UNHCR boss, Filippo Grandi, who is in the country for a three-day tour had visited refugees of the four-month-long war[Read More…]
Historic win for Bright Stars
By William Madouk South Sudan shoots rocket high to attain first-ever historic win in the ongoing Basketball World Cup with 89–69 points against China in Manila, Philippines. This comes after the Bright Stars suffered a calamitous defeat in their opening match of the tournament against Puerto Rico with a 101-96[Read More…]