By Ngor Deng Residents of Aweil town suburbs in northern Bahar El Ghazel are complaining of what they describe as poor hygiene in public places such as markets and around health facilities. A public health practitioner, Mrs. Arual Ayuel Kiir, who lives in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, is among[Read More…]
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Norwegian Ambassador in South Sudan, Linken Nymann Berryman’s tweet concerning gender-based violence, on Monday, 19. June was incidentally covered more widely and connected to other messages concerning GBV. However, her tweet reads: “On this International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Norway stands with all survivors of[Read More…]
Kiir axes Revenue Authority Commissioner
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir has removed the commissioner general of the national revenue authority in a presidential decree on Friday evening. Dr. Patrick Kennedy Mugoya, a Tanzanian national was axed via a presidential decree read over the state-run South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation (SSBC) Radio and TV. Government[Read More…]
National Security nabs four over ill audio
By William Madouk South Sudan National Security Service has arrested four suspects, who allegedly manipulated an audio claiming it was the voice of the boss of the internal security bureau, Gen. Akol Koor Kuc. In a statement released to the media, the internal security bureau said they have arrested individuals[Read More…]
Gen. Cirilo’s key commander defects
By William Madouk National Salvation Front (NAS), an outfit rebel group in South Sudan led by Gen. Thomas Cirilo, has suffered loss of a top operations commander to defection. Brig. Gen. Kennedy Kenyi Abdo, better known as “Kenyi Warrior”, switched sides to the Juba government, on Saturday. He told Central[Read More…]
The human tongue when used to produce words, it has powers to create and destroy. Sometimes a single word can change everything, either positively or negatively; be cautious about what you say. For Christians, Jesus Christ emphasized the power of the word; warning that by thy words thou shalt be[Read More…]
Juba City Council (JCC) under Mayor’s office issued by-law order directing water tankers to sell water to residents of Juba City at affordable prices. The order details different prices of water according to locations or areas of residence. And the order carries punitive measures for overcharging residents by water tankers,[Read More…]
The “Trojan Horse’ of Abyei elites of Sudan Peoples’ Liberation Movement
By Joseph Ring Lang Chronology of events that led to the explosion Origin In 1905, Dinka or Jieng NgoK of Abyei under the leadership of Paramount Chief Arop Biong decided that they should be part of Kordofan Province instead of Bahr El Ghazal Province during the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan rule. The[Read More…]
The Crucial Role of Democratic Space in South Sudan: Empowering Political Parties for Societal Transformation
By Hassan Gama Oscars In the context of South Sudan, a nation that has endured long-standing conflicts and political instability, the significance of a robust democratic space cannot be overstated. As we approach the eagerly anticipated elections in 2024, it is imperative that we recognize and uphold the vital importance[Read More…]
When you can no longer wait
There is no doubt; each one of us is waiting for something out of life. This could be a child, job, good health, right partner or a better life ahead. In every corner of this country, everyone is struggling to at least hit his or her dream. But sometimes God[Read More…]
Empower farmers for domestic agricultural food production
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien South Sudan has been on the front page worldwide due to persistent hunger every year, it is also at the bottom list of capabilities to produce her own food. Over the decades, we watch hunger approaching and never take rebellion against it. How long would[Read More…]
Gov’t, IOM opt for cash to returnees
By William Madouk Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and UN International Organization for Immigration (IOM) agree to provide cash assistance to returnees who fled war in Sudan to enable them to make a living. The Finance docket struck a deal with the International Organization for Migration worth USD 5[Read More…]
Political defector under detention
By Hou Akot Hou A political defector from the Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) is reportedly being detained by security operatives in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, Aweil, under unclear circumstances. Gabriel Bol Dut, who recently switched his allegiance from the ruling SPLM party to main opposition SPLM-IO, has apparently been[Read More…]
Germany pledges 200m Euros for humanitarian aid
By Gladys Fred Kole The government of Germany has pledged 200 million euros for humanitarian assistance to Sudan and the region until 2024. Out of these 100 million euros, is already committed, yet to be allocated, depending on access and the evolving security situation. The minister of state at the[Read More…]
Minister appoints new medical council
By Gladys Fred Kole Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, has appointed 18 members to the South Sudan General Medical Council. The appointments were disclosed in Ministerial Order No. SSGMC-2/2023 dated June 22, that No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper has seen. South Sudan General Medical Council (SSGMC) is[Read More…]
December 2024, an expected timeline for South Sudan’s re-marriage to democracy at the sacrament of conduct of general elections, but the altar seems dented with unpalatable circumstances of detentions. Re-marriage; because we had undoubtedly briefly embraced the ideal prior to secession, under the then Sudan, an exercise that saw Salva[Read More…]
Cabinet passes Students’ Support Fund Bill
By Bida Elly David Council of Ministers, in a regular meeting Friday, chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, passed Student Support Fund Bill. Minister of Information Michael Makuei Lueth said in Friday media briefing that the fund is meant to support students whose families are incapable of raising financial resources.[Read More…]
Chaplain in tears over meager Army Salary
By William Madouk Maj-Gen Jambo Wani Kenyi, the Director for the Chaplains at the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has whimpered over the low salary payments given to soldiers in the country. Visibly shedding tears, Gen. Kenyi, lamented the low pay soldiers get, compared to their service, stating that[Read More…]
Angelina’s dismissal dispute takes a new twist
By Bida Elly David National minister of information, Michael Makuei insists that President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar resolved the deadlock over former Defense Minister, Angelina Teny. A communiqué of the 14th Ordinary Session, the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government lauded President Salva[Read More…]
Knowledge confined is knowledge suppressed
Knowledge is evaporable, but its evaporability differs from one person to another. It can also be measured by what comes out of one’s mouth and how one decides. As a young knowledge receiver, you are like a child who asks, talks and interferes in issues that do not concern him/her[Read More…]