By Nakwam Rose Activist Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has criticized recent surge in political and military defections. His criticism comes in the wake of rising movements of members between the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in Opposition (SPLM-IO) and the South Sudan People’s Defence[Read More…]
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Episcopal Church delegation arrives WES for centenary celebration
By Jackson Gaaniko High-level delegation of Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Sudan (ECS) arrived Diocese of Yambio, in preparation for upcoming 100 Years Centenary Celebration. On receiving the delegation at Yambio Airstrip on Tuesday, Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa expressed the state government’s[Read More…]
Warrap appeal for more Cholera vaccine
By Hou Akot Hou Health officials in Warrap state are appealing for a larger consignment of cholera vaccines as the state continues to receive cases of patients suffering from a cholera outbreak that has killed dozens of people. John Akol Akol, the Surveillance Officer at the Warrap State Ministry of[Read More…]
One killed over girl’s elopement in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch Police in Bor, Jonglei State, confirmed on Wednesday that one person was killed following an incident related to a girl’s elopement. According to police officials, the fatality occurred during a fight involving youth from Malual in Kolnyang and Angakuei in Baidit payams. The violence broke out[Read More…]
Mayor to conduct routine tours of city markets
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State (CES) security committee meeting has directed the Mayor of Juba City to intensify inspections of the markets to ensure proper waste disposal. The directives were made during a security meeting chaired by Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, the Governor of Central Equatoria State. “The Security[Read More…]
Five cholera patients die in search for care after aid cuts
By Philip Buda Ladu At least five children suffering from cholera in South Sudan have tragically died while attempting to reach medical care. This followed cuts to foreign aid, forced the closure of vital local health clinics amidst a significant outbreak of the deadly disease, Save the Children reported on[Read More…]
Growing calls for NTC to hold urgent inclusive conference
By Yiep Joseph As the 2018 peace agreement faces series of challenges, stakeholders are urging the National Transitional Committee (NTC) to convene an inclusive meeting to chart a way forward. Both political figures and activists have expressed that an urgent and inclusive dialogue could rescue the Agreement on the Resolution[Read More…]
SUBSTITUTE: New SPLM-IO leaders take charge
By Philip Buda Ladu A consultative leadership meeting of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Juba has announced the formation of an interim leadership structure, a move immediately rejected by the party’s military wing. The meeting, held under the theme “Overcoming the Toils of Nation Building” at the Palm Africa[Read More…]
Why armed rebellion is not the solution for South Sudan
There is a conversation we need to have as South Sudanese, a real one, honest and sobering. We have seen it all. The cycle of rebellion, peace agreements, broken promises, and back again to war. It’s a pattern we’ve been trapped in for decades. But here’s the truth: armed rebellion[Read More…]
Only the little cold breeze did the monkey fall
Violence does not guarantee any peace. The government and the opposition fought in 2013. They thought peace would come through fighting. But did it? Many innocent lives were lost. It was until the leaders thought of cease fire that they had a chance to talk about peace. With that they[Read More…]
Negligence
By Nyariay Kic A story is told of a hustling single mother and a son. One normal evening, at the neighborhood’s playground, the seven-year-old son, along with his friends, was cycling. As dusk approached, this son took off with one of his friend’s bicycles. The next morning his mother[Read More…]
South Sudan launches digital platform to boost agricultural co-operatives
By Philip Buda Ladu In a move aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), on Tuesday launched the Co-operatives E-Registry Platform in Juba. This digital system is designed to streamline the[Read More…]
Yei farmers mobilize to end hunger
By James Innocent Youth of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State are being encouraged to engage in farming as a means to eradicate hunger this year, rather than joining armed groups. Likambo Peter, a local youth, expresses his support for agriculture, urging all young people in the area[Read More…]
High Maternal Mortality in South Sudan-WHO
By Philip Buda Ladu As the globe marks “World Health Day 2025”, on July 7th, World Health Organization has revealed that South Sudan remains one of the countries with the highest maternal mortality rate globally. According to WHO figures, the mortality ratio stands at 1,223 maternal deaths for every 100,000[Read More…]
Toposa, Murle communities commit to reconciliation
By Staff Writer Feuding communities in Greater Kapoeta have taken a significant step towards reconciliation by hosting a peace conference aimed at resolving conflicts between the Toposa of Eastern Equatoria and the Murle of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Years of violence, fueled by cattle raids and child abductions, escalated[Read More…]
VP Taban, UN boss discuss peace matters
By Yiep Joseph Vice President (VP) of the Republic of South Sudan and chair of the infrastructure cluster, Taban Deng Gai, and the UN head of Mission in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, discussed peace and security matters on Tuesday. According to a statement released to the media, the two[Read More…]
Jadalla shakes up SPLM state secretariat
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State (CES) Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, who is also the state chairperson for the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), has reshuffled the party secretariat. According to an Order extended to the media, the Governor relieved some members from the State Liberation Council and also[Read More…]
Gov’t twists to grant US deportee entry
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan government has admitted to a repatriation plan by the United States (US) government following pressure and a visa revocation order for its nationals. In a statement released to the media on Tuesday, Apuk Ayuel, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, declared[Read More…]
The Best Modalities for Crisis Response are presented in the Dinka phrase “Cin Tok Ace Rot Ye Mang”
Humans are likely to disagree with each other in their social interactions, which include families, communities, and corporations, including national political systems. The reactions people have to crises will determine whether a family or a community becomes more united or split apart. Cin Tok ace rot ye Mang, a Dinka[Read More…]
An open letter to Mr. Donald Trump, President of the United States
Subject: A REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF VISA REVOCATION FOR SOUTH SUDANESE NATIONALS Dear President Trump, I hope this letter finds you well. It’s with profound pleasure and privilege that I am respectfully writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent decision by the US government under your able leadership[Read More…]