By William Madouk Although government of South Sudan rolled out free and compulsory education at primary and secondary levels at public schools, parents still deep hands into their pockets to pay some cash. This act jumbles the mind of many, why they still part with money when schools are[Read More…]
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SSOMA, Holdout groups insist on Tumaini Initiative
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance and other holdout groups insist on the Unity Government to support the Tumaini Initiative for lasting peace and stability. In a joint press statement, proponents suggest that the Tumaini Initiative offers the only vital opportunity to leverage the suffering of citizens.[Read More…]
Payam administrator, 9 others killed in Ruweng
By Yien Gatuor At least ten people have been killed, including Payam Administrator, in Ruweng administrative area, on Saturday. The incident at Panakuach payam of Aliny county occurred after 42 cows were handed to over to authority of Rubkonta county in Unity State, an official said. Over 2400 cattle[Read More…]
Council of Ministers approves new IGAD treaty
By Philip Buda Ladu The council of ministers, on Friday, approved a new Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) establishing treaty, replacing the old one. The new treaty, adopted by Heads of State and Government during the 14th Ordinary Session of the IGAD Summit held in Djibouti on June 12,[Read More…]
Gov’t, Afdb Signs $11.3 Million grant on Green Investments Facility
By Philip Buda Ladu The government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Development Bank (AfDB) on a green investment facility worth 11.3 million US dollars. National Minister of Finance and Planning, Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, and African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Director, Themba Bhebhe, signed[Read More…]
INSECURITY: NAS disintegration causes looming threats
By Philip Buda Ladu/UNMISS Persistent violence by armed groups in Yei and Lainya counties due to disintegration of the National Salvation Front (NAS) rebels, is causing fears. Communities and local authorities in the two counties of Central Equatoria State raised worries during a visit by United Nations peacekeeping mission[Read More…]
Juba to host Sudan’s CAF games
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has granted permission to Al-Hilal FC and Al-Merreikh FC, both from Khartoum, Sudan, to play their CAF interclub games at Juba Stadium. The decision followed a request from the two Sudanese clubs opting for a safe location due to the[Read More…]
Teach others by showing kindness, humility and truthfulness
By Ustaz Mark Bang There are always high chances of respect, honour and admiration when one shows truthfulness, kindness and humility to other individuals encountered in life. People sometimes treat those with the least privileges with dishonor and that shows they lack spiritual eyes to see what future might[Read More…]
Cabinet approves guidelines for establishing, managing Safe-homes
By Philip Buda Ladu The council of ministers has passed a memo containing guidelines for the establishment and management of a “safe home” for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors. A safe Home is where Gender Based Violence survivors find safe heaven, free from traumatization and stigmatization. Minister of Gender Child,[Read More…]
Yakani tips regional Civil Society Organizations on integration
By Kidega Livingstone East African Civil Society Organizations Forum (EACSOF) has been tipped to stand up and be counted in advocacy for issues of integration. Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, Edmund Yakani sounded the wake-up call to other members of the regional forum. Yakani urged his[Read More…]
Itchy: Tumaini Initiative fears widen
By Bosco Bush Another signatory to 2018 Revitalized Agreement has joined camp to resist additional political agreement and any further extension of the transition period. People Liberal Party, led by Peter Mayen Majongdit, has expressed rejection for any more political engagement that thwarts the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement. The[Read More…]
UDF drowns in inheritance wrangle
By Bosco Bush Members of United Democratic Front (UDF) are embroiled in a leadership wrangles, disentangling the party into pieces. The disintegration, which emanated over inheritance of the party throne after demise of the founding father, Peter Abdulrahaman Sule, has seen individuals claiming legitimacy. At the helm of the[Read More…]
Gov’t seeks to boost Public private investment
By Philip Buda Ladu The Council of Ministers passed a policy framework to boost public-private investment and encourage healthy competition in public service provision. Ministry of Investment, Dr. Dhieu Mathok Diing had presented a memo on the public-private partnerships policy during the regular council of ministers, for cabinet approval.[Read More…]
National budget delay irks activist
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A leading South Sudanese activist has expressed concern over the delayed presentation of the national budget by the Minister of Finance and Planning. Chief Executive Director of Integrity South Sudan, Luate Satimon Joel points that 2023/2024 fiscal year is left with only nine days yet[Read More…]
NOT QUILTY: Minister defends self on school land sale
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State minister of Education shakes off accusations on a controversial sale of public-school land. Mr. Cirisio Zakaria Lado in defence said that he has not sold out an inch of Supiri land but part of it was leased. Cirisio, who was pinned by National[Read More…]
Land Disputes a major cause of Insecurity, says CES Speaker
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Speaker of Central Equatorial State Transitional Legislative Assembly attributes the rampant insecurity in the state to cases of land grabbing. Rt. Hon. Peter Wani Elia Kulang said that the issue consequently hinders the state from attain peace. “Land issues have become a major challenge in[Read More…]
CES launches trauma healing program
By Kidega Livingstone Central Equatoria state launches trauma healing in Central following rampant cases of distress and disorder (mental illness) among the people of South Sudan. Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative under takes the program with other stakeholders. Speaking during the launch, Provincial Secretary for the Episcopal Church of[Read More…]
Soldier detained over shooting of minor
By Kei Emmanuel Duku An army officer is in police custody on suspicion of shooting of a 12-year-old boy at Midan Jamus playground in Munuki residential area on Wednesday. South Sudan Police Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin, detailed the incident, saying a soldier, who was guarding a nearby house,[Read More…]
Soldiers killed among six people in Yirol
By Yang Ater Yang At least three security personnel and three civilians have been killed and two others injured by suspected armed raiders in Biling Boma, Yirol East County, Lakes State. The incident occurred on June 19, 2024, at around 4:30 p.m. when a group of armed raiders sneaked[Read More…]
NEC to declare elections date next month
By Philip Buda Ladu National Election Commission (NEC) reiterates to declare definite election calendar by July 2024, as dictated by the law. Professor Abednego Akok Hachuol told No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that despite uncertainties, NEC is supposed to announce a date at least six months before holding elections. He[Read More…]