By Hou Akot Hou Chairperson of Northern Bahr el Ghazal’s Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) appeals to a growing number of returnees considering a dangerous journey back to Sudan, not to attempt. Benson Lual Awach stated that reports indicate hundreds of returnees have been spotted crossing the Kiir River,[Read More…]
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Gov’t recalls 42 foreign missions attachés
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan government has ordered 42 immigration and non-commissioned officers (NCOs) serving as Attachés at foreign missions and embassies to immediately return to Juba. The directive was issued in a letter dated May 29, 2024, from the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports, and Immigration of[Read More…]
EAC Summit to install new Secretary General
By William Madouk Heads of States of the East African Community (EAC) are set on Friday, June 7, 2024, to virtually convene the 23rd Extraordinary Summit. The summit will be chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, who currently holds the rotating chairmanship of the EAC. According to a communiqué,[Read More…]
The story of Okonkwo and his father should not repeat itself
Do not mistake me. It is not a crime to talk to my parents. It is never a crime to tell my father to be decisive in taking decisions pertaining the welfare of our family. I am an heir to whatever my father possesses. I will inherit all my father’s[Read More…]
Pleading for a pardon, my dear sister
I perceived you inferior to myself. I remember how I used to shout at you. I thought I was more important than you. I thought you were a lesser human. I thought you were born to be under my command. With that mind-set, I mistreated you. I remember those days[Read More…]
Time is money, and therefore restricting traders’ operational hours jeopardizes their opportunities of making sales. Northern Bahr El Ghazal state should not consider the action of the traders as disregarding orders from authorities but diversification of the economy. The business community doesn’t make a large population that would cause an[Read More…]
Internet firm to boost banking cybersecurity
By William Madouk Connect, an internet provider company is considering enhancing cybersecurity in the banking sector to address the demands of advancing technology and to prevent cyber attacks. Mr. Dominic Fahed, the general manager of Connect, made this statement during a breakfast meeting with stakeholders from various banks across[Read More…]
Guterres calls for global action to protect, restore nature
By Kidega Livingstone United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged countries around the world to deliver on their commitments to restore degraded ecosystems and land. Guterres also calls for full implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. “Humanity depends on land, yet a toxic cocktail of pollution, climate chaos,[Read More…]
Bureau of Standards’ Council in dilemma
By William Madouk The fate of South Sudan National Bureau of Standards Council (SSNBS-C) remains uncertain, as its newly appointed members have yet to be sworn in. In early March, President Salva Kiir reshuffled the leadership of the bureau, appointing Dr. Kuorwel Kuai Kuorwel as the new chairperson of[Read More…]
Defiant traders resist calls to close shops for farming
By Hou Akot Hou Local traders in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state are disregarding orders from authorities that require them to remain in the farm until 12:00 PM for cultivation. The directive aims to address food insecurity in the state, but many traders argue it unfairly impacts their livelihoods.[Read More…]
Rumbek East bans alcohol sales
By Yang Ater Yang Rumbek East County commissioner in Lakes State, has banned the sale of all types of alcoholic beverages in the county. Mr. Mangar Machuol Malok cited concerns about behavioral issues among the youth as the primary reason for the ban. “We have banned all types of[Read More…]
Criminal Procedure Act 2008 under review
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan Law Review Commission, the judiciary, and development partners have initiated a review and reform process for the Code of Criminal Procedure Act 2008. The review is being facilitated through an “issue paper,” which is a key step in the law review process as outlined[Read More…]
Parliament adjourns grilling session over Ministers’ absence
By Philip Buda Ladu A parliamentary session, called to question about five ministers from the economic cluster, on impending hunger in the country, was adjourned. National Legislative Assembly lawmakers unanimously agreed to adjourn the Tuesday session when two of the potential four summoned ministers were absent. The Assembly, May[Read More…]
NEC begins staff training on voter registration
By Bida Elly David National Election Commission (NEC) has launched voter registration training for the task force in Juba. The training, in collaboration with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), aims to prepare officials for the voter registration process. It also seeks to empower the commission to[Read More…]
During elections, a hyena can promise animals to become vegetarian
It is possible for a hyena to become a vegetarian. Sometimes, a starving hyena can eat the innermost part of a dead tree to break starvation. In fact, a hyena can eat anything, but the fact remains that it is a carnivorous animal. But the overriding question is that, can[Read More…]
The Mind; a treasure box, not a dustbin to keep hatred, anger and jealousy
By Ustaz Mark Bang Most of our politicians are not truly politicians but learners in the political continuum. They have naked plans characterized by bribery, hatred, and jealousy. They fight harder and harder to be famous, rich, and praised, though on the wrong side of history. Our president is[Read More…]
Army frees 8 civilians in Yei
By James Innocent South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have released over eight civilian who were found in possession of guns in Yei River County. According to the County authority, the civilian stated that the guns belonged to their late parents, former soldiers during the SPLA regime. They were[Read More…]
Inter-communal clashes threaten peace-RJMEC warns
By William Madouk Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) is concerned over the widespread intercommunal violence in the country. Major General Charles Tai Gituai RJMEC’s Interim Chairperson stated that the violence is a major threat to the country’s peace and security. Gituai acknowledged that there has been relative[Read More…]
Parliament summons Foreign Minister over UN sanctions
By Kei Emmanuel Duku National Assembly on Monday summoned the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ramadan Mohamed Abdallah Goc, over UN sanctions. Minister is to explain the steps being taken to address the renewed sanctions imposed on South Sudan by the United Nations Security Council. Sunday Philip,[Read More…]
MPs concerned over US Dollar dominance
By Bida Elly David A Member of National Assembly has expressed concern over the continued dominance of the US Dollar over the South Sudanese Pound (SSP), despite orders by the government to promote use of national currency. Daniel Abuch Malou, who represents Terekeka County criticized the Central Bank and[Read More…]