By Esther Lohutuhureng Part II Conflict is common in our daily lives, and without conflict, some people would say that life is impossible, because some conflicts are positive if managed optimistically and it can result in positive change in society. However, Herders-farmers conflict can escalate into a wide range of[Read More…]
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Learning to carry your own bag of problems
As I set out each morning to fight my Goliath, not a biblical one but my own problems, I meet different kinds of people each with different sets of fear. Some of these people have their dreams and plans. Others are hopeful that this country will change for the better[Read More…]
Why Banning Importation of Plastic Bottles in South Sudan is a Good Idea
By Philip Ayuen Dot -Nairobi, Kenya The idea by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to ban the importation of plastic bottles is long overdue. Plastic pollution has become a scourge on earth and is one of the long-lasting forms of pollution that destroy all ecosystems indiscriminately. While plastic bottles[Read More…]
Activist calls for robust scrutiny of Budget
By Bida Elly David A civil Society activist has called on the parliament to critically scrutinize and analyze the new national budget, prioritizing agriculture and health. Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director for the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said failure to scrutinize the budget may lead the Country to[Read More…]
Over 1,700 health workers graduate
By Yang Ater Yang At least 1,700 community health workers have graduated with first aid and home nursing skills in Rumbek, Lakes State. The graduates were trained for three months by the African Training Center (ATC) in collaboration with the state and national ministries of health. Trainings were conducted in[Read More…]
Measles kill two in Unity State
By Yien Gattour Health authorities in South Sudan’s Unity State have confirmed two deaths and nine cases of measles following an outbreak in Riokriak Payam Rubkona County in the first week of June. Unity State Health Director General Dr. Duol Biem told the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Thursday[Read More…]
Inadequate teachers affect Pigi County
By Manas James Local authorities in Pigi County of Jonglei State have complained of a lack of qualified teachers and stationeries as primary schools reopen across the county for the first time since 2013. Majok Dau, the county education director, said teachers on government payroll have deserted the profession for[Read More…]
Gov’t, World Bank vow action on climate change
By Bida Elly David South Sudan government and the World Bank have jointly agreed to fight tragedies to set citizens free from uncertainties of economic shocks, continuous flooding, and draught, among others. First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny and the minister of finance, Dier Tong, reached an understanding on[Read More…]
UK issues advisory against travel to South Sudan
By William Madouk United Kingdom government has again issued travel advice on South Sudan, warning its nationals of heightened inter-communal violence and criminality in parts of the country. In a travel advisory on Thursday, the UK government, via the Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), advised its nationals against all travel[Read More…]
As a week opens, Mondays start flaring with stories of ministers being summoned by either the national and state parliaments or the council of state. This could even trickle down to counties, payams and Bomas, had there been Houses of debate at the lower levels. Yes, as an oversight body[Read More…]
Every citizen has the right to clean the environment and sanitation in South Sudan. Today, the way cities are charging poor citizens garbage fees is more than ever despite the economic situation where everything is hard in the country. Not only that but closing their businesses until they pay the amount of money required, yet you can’t see any vehicles collecting garbage[Read More…]
Unresolved challenges derail peace in South Sudan
By Gladys Fred Kole Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) disclosed to the UN Security Council that pending challenges have slowed down the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. RJMEC interim chairperson, H.E. Amb Charles Tai Gituai, briefed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on South Sudan on June[Read More…]
SPLM-IO disputes IGAD’s positive statement over Angelina’s sacking
By Gladys Fred Kole Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has disputed reports that they have resolved the deadlock concerning the firing of Angelina Teny, the former defense minister. In early March this year, Kiir issued a Presidential Decree sacking the former defense minister. The President also swapped the[Read More…]
SPLM meets as defection mounts
By Hou Akot Hou Sudan People Liberation Movement [SPLM] party in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State convened an urgent party meeting on Tuesday to counter looming defection fears. The party cadres gathered at the SPLM’s secretariat in Aweil. According to witnesses, clad in red garments and t-shirts, the gathering was[Read More…]
NAS rebels turn to illicit gold trade
By William Madouk National Salvation Front (NAS), led by Gen. Thomas Cirilo, has reportedly turned its movement into a gold mine enterprise, South Sudan Defense Forces (SSPDF) said. Maj. Gen Lul Ruai Koang, the military spokesperson revealed that intelligence evidence obtained by the army indicated that the rebels are into[Read More…]
If you have something, you also lose another
Sometimes your need for freedom takes away your freedom. No wonder, if you have security, you lose freedom. I enjoy more freedom than a South Sudanese minister or MP. I can buy bananas anywhere and enjoy them without this worry that somebody is looking for me. In this case, I[Read More…]
What about a Bari leading the country?
What is wrong with a Dinka continuing with the leadership? What is wrong with a Nuer becoming the president? What is wrong with an Azande contesting for presidency and all the citizens rallying behind him? What is wrong with an Acholi becoming the president? What is wrong with a Kuku[Read More…]
The ordained truth
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Whenever the event unfolded, it is either being led by the truth or false depending on the players of the events, when Dr. John Garang was quoted saying ” Sudan cannot and will never be the same” the quote was an ordained truth at its[Read More…]
Menstruation is a natural biological function, no woman should be ashamed of it
By Joseph Akim Gordon Once a girl reaches the age of 10–15, she will experience blood coming out of her private part. Prior to the menstruation period, mothers or female guardians should educate her about monthly menstruation, why it should only happen to girls or women, and the sanitary measures[Read More…]
Army stuck on Mangalla conflict probe
By William Madouk South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) said Bari community declined to respond to a proposed joint investigation team over a conflicting version of Mangalla incident. On December 26, 2022, the SSPDF released a press statement noting that its officers had fought and driven out the National Salvation[Read More…]