During teaching at Peasants’ Children School at the outskirt of Juba, a 14-year-old boy asked me for what election means and how it is done. I tell you, I felt ashamed as if I were the one who cold-bloodedly killed democracy in South Sudan. But because I could not stand[Read More…]
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The leadership that God intended: Man with leadership principles, life and sacrifice THEME, GOD’S CHOICE!
By Rev. Nathaniel G. Aduotdiit. God is a living being and, as such, should be seen and treated equally, just like man, who was created in his image and resemblance. He has a choice, that is, the right to choose between one person or the other; he makes decisions[Read More…]
DEAL! R-TGoNU gets 2-years as President Kiir inks extension
By William Madouk Lifespan of the Revitalized Transition Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) is finally, officially extended for two more-years. According to the presidential press unit, president Salva Kiir Mayardit on Saturday signed the transitional constitution of South Sudan, 2011 amendment No.12, bill 2024 – for extension of government’s[Read More…]
Last extension-MPs
By William Madouk Section of national lawmakers have urged the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, (RTGoNU) to utilize the recent two years extension adequately, as the last. The lawmakers voiced their concerns over what they perceived as lack of political will, in implementing the 2018 peace deal that[Read More…]
Reshuffle NTC to end disappointment-Gen. Bior
By Yiep Joseph Stakeholders in South Sudan’s peace agreement have called on the presidency to bring new faces to the National Transitional Committee (NTC). During a security mechanism meeting in Juba, Gen. Bior Leek, a member of the Former Detainees (FDs), called on the presidency to restructure the NTC[Read More…]
Call for African media to embrace digital transformation
By Oliver Modi The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) in collaboration with Women in News (WIN-IFRA) and Aga Khan University organized a three days conference in Nairobi. Focusing on accelerating digital transformation for African News Publishers, securing and growing digital revenue, the conference on September 17-19 aimed at[Read More…]
Let politics not chase away people to camps again-Lukuduthe Deputy
By William Madouk Deputy Governor of Central Equatoria State, has advise against politics of violence that forces citizens out of the country. “Let politics not chase our people back to camps again”, Paulino Lukudu while speaking in Yei, during International Peace Day celebration. The deputy governor urged citizens to[Read More…]
Central Equatoria commemorates Peace Day in Yei
By Bosco Bush In a quest for lasting peace within communities torn apart by conflict, the government of Central Equatoria State celebrated International Peace Day on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Yei River County. This came following last month’s resolutions of the state cabinet’s ordinary meeting that earmarked Yei,[Read More…]
Tribute pours to president Kiir’s senior sibbling, Anok
By William Madouk Friends and families are extending their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved first family on the passing of their beloved, Mama Anok Mayardit Thiik – an elder sister to president Salva Kiir. Granny Anok died on Thursday September 19, at age of 105. She was born in[Read More…]
Civil Society urges gov’t to shun selective implementation of peace agreement
By Yiep Joseph Community Empowerment for Progress Organization has called on peace parties to shun selecting what to implement and what to leave in the agreement. Executive Director of (CEPO) Edmund Yakani raised the concern after President Salva Kiir signed the amended constitution on Sunday that made previous extension[Read More…]
Drug shortage hits Abiemnom Hospital
By Philip Buda Ladu Health authorities in Abiemnom County of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) are appealing to health partners to support the hospital with essential drug supplies that have been out of stock for the past few months. In the past, the international health charity Care International was the[Read More…]
Citizens voice frustration over election delay
By Hou Akot Hou Citizens are expressing frustration following the extension of the transitional period and elections delay for two years. Many believe this postponement is driven by those in power seeking to cling to their positions. In Aweil, Bulis Nguak, chairperson of the Northern Bahr El Ghazal Civil[Read More…]
South Sudan abstains from UN vote on Israel-Palestine conflict
Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan on Wednesday abstained from the UN General Assembly vote condemning Israel’s actions in the Palestinian territories. The resolution, which passed with overwhelming support, called on Israel to withdraw from the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. While many countries in the East African region[Read More…]
Bor students celebrate International Peace Day with messages of hope
By Deng Ghai Deng A group of students from various schools in Bor took centre stage on Friday and delivered powerful messages of peace and hope in commemoration of International Peace Day. The event, organized by the Jonglei State Ministry of Peace Building in collaboration with the United Nations[Read More…]
Activists accuse PETRONAS of environmental pollution
Kei Emmanuel Duku A coalition of 53 civil society organizations and the Worker’s Trade Union of Petroleum and Mining in South Sudan has accused PETRONAS Carigali Nile United (PCNL) of extensive environmental pollution during its operations in the country. PCNL, a subsidiary of the Malaysian state-owned energy company PETRONAS,[Read More…]
Lakes State expects bumper harvest
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes state Parliamentary committee of Agriculture and Animal Resources, is optimistic of bumper harvest, this year, as a result of favorable rainfall. Chairperson of the committee, Rafael Bang Mayor Achiek, voiced his observations after two-weeks assessment of agricultural and livestock conditions in eight counties of[Read More…]
Suspended chairperson of Yirol West Wrestling Association resigns
By Yang Ater Yang Gabriel Madol Ayuom, the suspended Chairperson of Yirol East County, Wrestling Association, resigned just hours after Lakes State Minister for Youth, Culture, and Sport, William Koji Kerjok, ordered his suspension. Madol’s suspension came on the heels of his controversial decision to remove William Mayor Bok[Read More…]
U.S. provides Mpox testing kits to enhance surveillance in South Sudan
By William Madouk The United States of America through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has supplied South Sudan with Mpox test kits to aid Mpox surveillance in South Sudan. This comes in response to a rising number of confirmed Mpox cases across East African Community countries, requiring[Read More…]
Activist slams Media Authority’s ban on Eye Radio E-Newsletter
By Deng Ghai Deng Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has condemned the Media Authority’s recent decision to stop Eye Radio from publishing its weekly e-newsletter. This week, Eye Radio announced on its Facebook page that the Media Authority had ordered the cessation[Read More…]
Gorom receives first-ever Secondary School
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Gorom, located 26 kilometers from Juba City has received first first-ever Secondary School, which will serve both refugees and the host community. Although still under construction and currently 75% complete, the school is poised to serve between 350 and 400 students, primarily refugees from Ethiopia[Read More…]