By Martin Manyiel Wugol South Sudan and Lakes State in particular lost a statesman who had a country at heart, Major General Matur Chut Dhuol, soldier and veteran of liberation struggle who fought the war of liberation which allowed independence of South Sudan to happen. Late Hon, former Governor of[Read More…]
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When you are poor, they abandon you beyond abandonment
In this era where “tit for tat” has become more practical, who can live with a person who is given and does not give back? Who would want to live with a burden? Who can befriend, according to them, “a useless” person? What about hanging out with a poor guy[Read More…]
Sometimes it works, others times, it doesn’t
Life has been one of God’s greatest punishments to humankind. Everything we are facing, pain and all that we encounter on the way. The rough terrains, the fears of the unknown and the rejection, nobody has a clue as to why things are just hard the way they are. Everything[Read More…]
Chollo King calls on citizens to embrace peace
By Mamer Abraham King of Chollo urged the people of South Sudan to embrace peace during the general elections in December 2024. Kwongo Dak Padiet made the call during a meeting with Upper State Deputy governor, Ayong Awer Lual, who doubles as SPLM chairperson in the state. A delegation[Read More…]
Returnees in uncertainty after fleeing Sudan conflict
By Hou Akot Hou Hundreds of thousands South Sudanese returnees who have arrived in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State after fleeing violence in Southern Kordofan state of Sudan are in dilemma. Several of the returnees, while speaking to our reporter, offer a harrowing ordeal of their[Read More…]
Government, partners ink tourism promotion deal
By Bida Elly David South Sudan government in collaboration with African Tourism Board (ATB), has signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at boosting tourism industry in the country. Speaking during the deal signing on Thursday, James Wani Igga, the vice president for economic cluster, said the tourism sector plays[Read More…]
Whitaker Initiative to aid over 300 Women
By Charles K Mark Two counties of Terekeka and Juba, in Central Equatoria State, are set to benefit from a women’s livelihood project. Programme Coordinator for Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI), Bush Buse disclosed during the launched of the programme in Terekeka yesterday. He said the programme targets[Read More…]
Troika demands gov’t action as election fears rise
By staff writer The clock is ticking for South Sudan’s fragile peace, with just 11 months until elections, with the security sector still a tangled mess. In a scathing statement, the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) delivered a wake-up call to the transitional government, urging[Read More…]
No hopes on Nairobi peace talks- Analyst
By Bida Elly David South Sudan politicians have demonstrated worries over Kiir’s invitation to Kenya for mediation of peace talks with holdout groups, saying it won’t yield any fruit. It has been a number of years that the government of South Sudan and the holdout groups have been in[Read More…]
Akok rushes to Kiir for election budget
By Bida Elly David A ticking clock, absent budget hikes fears of derailing South Sudan’s fragile peace process with just ten months to December elections. In a crucial meeting with President Salva Kiir, National Election Commission (NEC) chairperson Abednego Akok issued a blatant reminder emphasizing that “Without the budget,[Read More…]
NAS attacks decline- CTSAMVM report
By William Madouk Attack incidents in South Sudan by the National Salvation Front (NAS) allied to Gen. Thomas Cirilo has decreased, a report revealed. Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) disclosed this during opening of technical committee (CTC) meeting on Thursday. Chairperson of the committee,[Read More…]
The super rich versus the struggling populace
The world’s five richest men have more than doubled their fortunes to $869 billion, while the world’s poorest 60%, almost 5 billion people, have little or nothing to eat. The world’s five richest men, LVMH chief Bernard Arnault, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, investor Warren Buffet, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and Tesla[Read More…]
Use your mind appropriately
Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 The mind is one of the greatest tools God has entrusted man with for his trust in the affairs of life and for him to make a lasting mark for the generations to come.[Read More…]
We are punctuated by how our stars shine
Whether in a big or small family, everybody is born equal. Princesses, princes and children of peasants are equal at birth. While still unborn, God prepares your future, and because the future determines who one wants to be in life, God locks it up in a room not far from[Read More…]
SPLM-IO ready for elections with conditions
By Bida Elly David First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny has said his party is ready to compete in the upcoming general elections but demands the implementation of the pending provisions of the agreement. The vice president, also the leader of SPLM-IO, showed position of his party during[Read More…]
Jonglei slams misuse of media freedom
By Mamer Abraham A press secretary in Jonglei State governor’s office has slammed journalists over misuse of media freedom. Ruach Wanlow Kong said freedom of expression should not be exercised to allow defamation, hate speech, insults, and propaganda. “Currently, we are facing an unethical trend when it comes to freedom[Read More…]
Juba City Council re-directs focus on cleanliness
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State governor has issued an order re-directing the leadership of the Juba City Council (JCC) to ensure the cleanliness of the city, free of garbage. Emmanuel Adil Anthony issued the directive on Wednesday during a briefing with the entire leadership of Juba City[Read More…]
Governor Rin eulogizes predecessor
By Mamer Abraham Lakes State governor, Rin Tueny Mabor paid tribute to his predecessor, who passed on, due to natural cause. Matur Chut Dhuol breathed his last on January 23, 2024, in Juba. Governor Rin described late Dhuol as a staunch liberator and a leader, who served the people[Read More…]
Police probes four suspects over child’s death
By Hou Akot Hou The police in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Gazal State is holding four suspects accused of allowing a wall to collapse and kill a child. Mother of the deceased child, identified as Adut Deng Dot and three men she invited to help her build[Read More…]
Fund election bodies- Yakani urges Presidency
By Bida Elly David Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called on the presidency to prioritize funding elective bodies in a bid to ensure elections. Edmund Yakani made the call during a meeting with President Salva Kiir at State House J1 in regards to preparations[Read More…]