By Yien Gattour Mead A total of 397 cataract patients in Mayom County, Unity State, have successfully undergone free eye surgeries funded by Samaritan’s Purse (SP). The eye operations campaign began on February 22 and ended on Friday last week. Organized by the County Health Director (CHD) in collaboration[Read More…]
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Aweil destroys prohibited alcohol
By William Madouk Local authority in Northern Bahr el Ghazal has destroyed about 160,015 sacks worth of different spirits of alcohol. The types of gin brands banned include Star Gin, Disco Gin, X5 Gin, Boss Gin, Zebra Gin, Royal Life Gin, Royal Special Gin, Royal Gin, Master Gin, Fun[Read More…]
A glimpse into Wadwiel settlement nutrition centre
By William Madouk At the heart of Wadwiel Refugee Settlement, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, the cries of babies resonate through the air as their mothers patiently await their turn in line, to receive much-needed nutritional supplements. The surge in malnutrition cases has prompted urgent action, with the UN[Read More…]
Dr. Peter Biar’s political ambitions in jeopardy-Analyst
By Charles K Mark Arrest of Dr. Peter Biar Ajak in the US, on allegations of conspiracy to purchase and illegally export weapons to South Sudan hampers his political ambitions. Political analyst, James Boboya Edmond asserts that Biar’s actions, leading to his arrest in the US could discredit him[Read More…]
Legislators redundant till April
By Bida Elly David Amidst the worsening economic crisis, the resumption of Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly sittings has been delayed until first week of April. House Speaker, Jemma Nunu Kumba announced the April 2024 resumption of the Parliament, after a meeting with President Salva Kiir Mayardit, on Wednesday.[Read More…]
Know your months
By Lisok James Moses Month of the year March What is March?! Why is it March?! How is it March?! Originally the first month of the year, the name March has been derived from a Roman pagan deity (god) named Mars – a Roman deity (god) of war and[Read More…]
Death is death whether you die of hunger or bullet
There are only two days for a man; the birth day and the death day. Whether you like it or not, death is inevitable. But do not let your death find you where you are. Death by a bullet is far more glorious than death by hunger! Dying a cowardly[Read More…]
In times of joy, one must also be prepared for the times of sorrow
There are things I didn’t know growing up and life has come to teach me so harshly. I came to realize, somehow, lately, in my younger life, that God could put a smile on your face for one month and then take that smile away for years. He will then[Read More…]
Can South Sudan Economy Survive on East African Community Economic Integration (Monetary Union)
By Akech Marial Zieu Koriom Monetary Union is an agreement between two or more states creating a single currency area. A monetary union involves the irrevocable fixation of the exchange rates of the national currencies existing before the formation of a monetary union. Historically, monetary unions have been formed on the basis of[Read More…]
Dinka Malual, Rezigat Pastoralists review peace pact
By Hou Akot Hou Dinka Malual and Rezigat pastoralists of South Darfur have converged in Aweil West on Monday for a two-day annual peace pact review meeting, conducted in Aweil West count County of Northern Bahr El Gazal state. This is meant to address grievances or prejudices that might[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Once again, another day dawns on South Sudan with no improvements in the economic sector. The citizens continue to suffer day and night, and it is a situation that cannot be deemed normal. The country is in a state of trauma. Ordinary citizens find it incredibly difficult to afford bread,[Read More…]
Gov’t introduces Cargo tracking device
By Bida Elly David National Ministry of Finance and Planning has issued an order for the operationalization of Electronic Cargo tracking notes at the border points. According to Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol, the sole purpose of the device is to help the government of South Sudan maximize its revenue[Read More…]
Currency change won’t solve hyperinflation-Economists
By Bida Elly David Despite South Sudanese Pound (SSP) drowning against the US dollar, economic analysts note that changing the currency won’t solve the nation’s economic plague. According to the Vice Chancellor of Dr. John Garang University, Abraham Matoch, an economist, change of currency was an old strategy, not[Read More…]
Refugees urge parties to resolve differences peacefully
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Refugee leaders are urging the parties in South Sudan to engage in peaceful dialogue to resolve their differences. This appeal comes in response to a statement by the main armed opposition leader, Dr. Riak Machar, who proposed a two-year extension of the agreement. Duku Morris,[Read More…]
Gov’t lays strategies to solve economic crisis
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir on Monday convened an emergency meeting with key officials from the economic cluster to discuss the escalating inflation crisis gripping the country. Dr. James Wani Igga, Vice president for the economic cluster, Minister of Finance, Bak Barnaba Chol, and the Governor of the[Read More…]
JEDCO announces load shedding
By Charles K Mark Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has announced a partial load shedding due to the high temperatures. JEDCO stated in a statement that, due to the current Juba weather conditions, the demand for electricity has exceeded the power generation capacity. The electricity distributor reported that the[Read More…]
University intake commences next week
By William Madouk Next week, students who have successfully passed their senior four examination certificates will find themselves racing against time to secure a spot in one of the five prestigious universities in the country. This is after the Ministry of Higher Education announced the commencement of admission into[Read More…]
USA arrests Peter Biar, Abraham Chol Keech over weapons
By Charles K Mark United States of America (USA) has arrested two South Sudanese on allegation of conspiring to purchase and illegally export weapons. The US Department of Justice, in a press release, names the suspects as Abraham Chol Keech and Peter Biar Ajak. In a statement, a federal[Read More…]
2024; the election year
By Steady Ayuen 2024 is not just an election year but the election year according to the reports made by international experts. Around the world, more voters than ever in history will head to the polls as at least 64 countries including the United States plus European Union representing[Read More…]
The South Sudan Economic Dilemma
By John Simon Yokwe Keri The government of the day is in a deep mess over the economic dilemma. The economic situation is getting worse day after day, and prices in the markets are progressively increasing every week. The population is becoming disappointed, with no improvement since independence. A question[Read More…]