By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the new Chief Administrator of Greater Pibor Administration Area (GPAA), Gola Boyoi Gola, to restore peace in the restive region. Kiir gave the directive while presiding over swearing-in of the new Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) Chief at president’s[Read More…]
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Bank of South Sudan introduces electronic currency auctioning System
By Charles K Mark The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), has announced a new innovation intended to conduct money auctioning through an electronic system. The new system replaces the old physical method that has been in use. In a circular issued by the Central Bank, the technological development is[Read More…]
Can Elections Bring Salvation? The Confluence of Crisis
By Gama Hassan Oscas South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, has been plagued by a myriad of socio-political and economic crises since its independence in 2011. The once hopeful dreams of peace and prosperity have been shattered by rampant corruption, escalating violence, and institutional decay. As the country grapples[Read More…]
Lakes State graduates 200 in vocational skills
By Yang Ater Yang At least 200 youth and women in Lakes State have graduated from vocational skilling in a three-month program. Vocational Skills Development Organization (VOSDO) trained the beneficiaries through funding from Sweden. Equipped in nine different areas, that include tailoring, animal treatment and agriculture, among others, the[Read More…]
Yei launches second Polio vaccination campaign
James Innocent Health authorities and partners in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State have launched a second polio vaccination campaign, area targeting over 41,000 children under five years old. Susan Yabu, a health officer and focal person for World Health Organization (WHO), explained their target in the four-day campaign.[Read More…]
Gunman shoots one dead, injures 3 others
By Hou Akot Hou At least one person was killed, and three others wounded in a gunfire on Tuesday at Yith-Liet market in Kuac South Payam, Gogrial West County, Warrap State. The area Police Inspector, Joseph Mathony confirmed the incident to the media. “An armed assailant opened fire indiscriminately[Read More…]
Man kills pregnant wife amid infidelity worries
By James Innocent A Ugandan man residing at Lomuku suburb of Yei town, Central Equatoria State has been arrested for killing his six-months-pregnant wife. According to Yei River County Police Inspector, Hussein Daud Jano the suspect, identified as a 30-year-old Sunday Paul, hails from Lugazi, has been in South[Read More…]
Foreign companies urged to employ 80% South Sudanese
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto National Minister of Investment has urged foreign investors to comply with South Sudan labor laws, especially, employing 80% nationals in foreign companies. Minister Dhieu Mathok Diing Wol made the statement during a one-day symposium on job creation and trade development in South Sudan. The Thursday’s[Read More…]
Former Commissioner of Magwi County gains freedom on bail
By Gladys Fred Kole Former Commissioner of Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State has been released on bail after nearly four months under detention. Otto David Remson and his co-accused, Oringa Daniel, were both set free on Tuesday. Acholi community chairperson, Otim David, confirmed the release of the former commissioner,[Read More…]
Fate of 2024 Elections depend on peace parties-Ramaphosa
By William Madouk South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa appeals to parties to navigate challenges ahead and exit the country through peaceful democratic exercise. Appreciating his meeting with principals and parties to the peace deal, Ramaphosa was grateful for “frank” and “comprehensive” briefing on the September 2018 agreement. “The people[Read More…]
Yei Joint Stars’ Ambayo Immaculate disqualified
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Organizing committee for South Sudan Women’s Cup third edition has disqualified Ambayo Immaculate, a player for Yei Joint Stars, for the rest of the remaining fixtures. According to the committee, a petition was raised by Bentiu City SC on Tuesday following their 5:0 defeat to[Read More…]
Hat Trick Queen to watch against Munuki FC in Central Equatoria State Debry.
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Yei Joint Stars FC beat Bentiu City SC 7:2 on aggregate on Wednesday to book a slot in the second phase of South Sudan Women’s Cup against Munuki FC (W). Harriet Dusman was the Queen for Yei Joint Stars as she scored a hat trick[Read More…]
South Sudan Basketball team risks missing Paris Olympics
By Kei Emmanuel Duku. South Sudan basketball national team risks not taking part in upcoming Paris Olympic Games, due to start on 26th July to 11th August, this year. Chief De Mission (CDM) to the South Sudan National Olympics Committee, Eunice Philip Jada has revealed time is running out[Read More…]
Is South Sudan National Youth Union a lift to the RT-GoNU?
When something is done twice or more, it becomes a culture. People begin to incorporate it into their ways of life and believe in it. South Sudan National Youth Union is a youth body which coordinates the affairs of youth with the government. It makes sure youth are capacitated to[Read More…]
I KNEW NOT OF POLITICS
I knew not of politics! I thought being a politician Means stealing the money of the country! That was the reason why I appreciated my uncle Who stole the country’s money? Please, I repent. I was just very ignorant about politics. I knew not of politics! I didn’t know[Read More…]
It’s a popular call to end conflict, re-establish a peaceful state, and reunite our people
By Ustaz Mark Bang We are mercilessly ignoring the state of being free-minded citizens—citizens that never opened their eyes to see what is killing our people; citizens conspire for things that divide us; and citizens always keep mouths open to be fed by those to whom we rally behind[Read More…]
Drunk cyclist injures two in a refugee camp
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto A drunk cyclist riding a tricycle with no headlamp, knocked a bodaboda operator, injuring two South Sudanese nationals at a refugee settlement in Uganda. Kasim Limo, an eyewitness told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, that three South Sudanese nationals have been rushed to Adjumani Hospital[Read More…]
EA Court of Justice trains South Sudanese Judges, legal counselors
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto East African Court of Justice (EACJ), in collaboration with Centre for Public Interest Law (CEPIL), trained over 15 judges and legal counselors from the Ministry of Justice. The Wednesday training was conducted on good governance and rule of law in the East African Community. Speaking[Read More…]
Police calls for public support to curb insecurity
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto National Police Service urges the public to cooperate with law enforcement officers in order to reduce rates of crimes in Juba City. Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin, national police spokesperson made the call while briefing the media on crime rates in the country. According to his[Read More…]
A man dies, another survives suicide
By Yang Ater Yang A 30-year-old man in Yirol East County of Lakes state, committed suicide after a dispute with his stepmother over cattle ownership. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac said the victim, identified as Meen Wundit Achinran shot himself in Kuei cattle camp and the[Read More…]