By Hou Akot Hou Police in Paliet Payam, Gogrial West County, Warrap State, have arrested two elderly men involved in a fight on Monday night that left a girl injured. According to the police, the altercation erupted while the men were drinking in a local pub, during which a[Read More…]
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Fire destroys 10 houses in Aweil town
By Hou Akot Hou Fire destroyed over 10 houses in the Ayuang residential area of Aweil Town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred near the Norwegian Refugee Committee’s compound, according to eyewitnesses. “It is shocking to lose our belongings, which included mattresses, a Premio[Read More…]
Cholera vaccination drive targets over 57,000 in Twic East
By Manas James Local authorities in Jonglei State’s Twic East County launched an oral cholera vaccination (OCV) campaign on Tuesday, aiming to protect a population of 57,000 individuals across the county. The initiative comes in response to a severe cholera outbreak that has afflicted the region, exacerbated by the[Read More…]
Boma-Badingilo landscape bids for global recognition
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Boma-Badingilo Landscape, the largest mammal migratory landscape in the country and Africa, is to inscribe on the World Heritage List. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Country Representative, Julius Banda, announced the plan on Tuesday during preparation of Boma-Badingilo nomination dossier. The UNESCO[Read More…]
At last, P8 examinations paper marking start
By William Madouk After a prolonged delay, marking of Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) examination papers, at last kicks off. According to Secretary-General of the National Examination Council, Simon Nyok Deng said that CPE results which were expected before the beginning of academic year, delayed due to financial shortage.[Read More…]
Over $200m mega power plant in final touches
By William Madouk African Development Bank Group (AFDB) has announced last stage to start a mammoth power plant worth $200 million in South Sudan. Country manager for AFDB, South Sudan, Mr. Themba Bhebhe made the declaration in Juba. “I just want to confirm that approval of the financing is[Read More…]
Peace at verge
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir and the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar have a hard task to leverage a seemingly collapsing peace in the country. Several representatives of peace parties to the Security Mechanism expressed this view during CTSAMVM Technical Committee (CTC) meeting, on Tuesday. This, follows[Read More…]
Warrap, Abyei bosses exit
By Staff Writer Tuesday evening series of decrees have shown exit route to Warrap State governor and Abyei Chief Administrator, among others. Read on state own media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), President Salva Kiir Mayardit relieved Francis Marial Abur from his position as Warrap state governor. In another[Read More…]
Why many people don’t succeed in life? (Part Two)
By Ustaz Mark Bang Do you set the wrong goals and go after the wrong things? Only you can tell. If you chase the wrong things, you will find that it is difficult to come up with the motivation you need to work on the goal. For instance, most people[Read More…]
Like biblical Jesus, our leaders must choose humanity over violence and greed
I have over the years developed a different picture of Jesus. My love for him too is unaccounted for. The way you understand him is different from the picture I have about him. I don’t believe a lot in religion but I believe without doubt in the existence of God.[Read More…]
Nation Talks
By Kiden Stela Mandela Once again, we find ourselves facing unchanged conditions in the economic sector. Citizens continue to suffer day and night, which is simply unacceptable. This situation is traumatic and indicative of the Cold War era, as affording basic necessities like bread has become increasingly difficult for[Read More…]
AfDB’s investment in South Sudan reaches $500 million
By William Madouk African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has made a substantial investment of $500 million in South Sudan, according to Themba Bhebhe, the AfDB’s Country Manager for South Sudan. This underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting the country’s development and economic growth. “Yes, in South Sudan, like I indicated,[Read More…]
Chiefs demand police deployment in Payams
By Ijoo Bosco Head chiefs of Pogee, Owiny Ki Bul, Agoro, and Omeo Payam are calling on the Police Department to deploy officers in their areas to maintain law and order. This request comes in response to the community’s reliance on youths to apprehend suspects, who are then taken to[Read More…]
County Commissioners’ forum kicks off in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch Commissioners’ forum kicked off, on Monday at Bor, with focus on security and economic related issues in Jonglei state. During the opening session, participants were enlightened about Reconstituted Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan and Tumaini talks in Kenya. Speaking during the opening ceremony, Atong Kuol[Read More…]
Long distance, lack of awareness hinder ANC access
By Ijoo Bosco Women in Ogwal Wor Boma in Owiny have stated that long distances to health facilities and inadequate awareness of the importance of antenatal care (ANC) services contribute to the low turnout of pregnant mothers. Mrs. Auma Paska revealed that many people in Owiny Ki Bul live far[Read More…]
Activists call for probe into Nasir clangs
By William Madouk Activists have called for creditable investigation into clashes between South Sudan Peoples’ Defence Forces (SSPDF) and armed youth in Nasir County, Upper Nile State. Executive Director for the Centre for peace and Advocacy (CPA), Mr. Ter Manyang Gatwech condemned the recent fight, saying that rampant clashes could[Read More…]
Children bear the brunt of US funding cut
By Kei Emmanuel Duku About 20 to 50 children living with HIV/AIDS have been abandoned by their parents or guardians in Juba City, National Empowerment of Positive Women United (NEPWU), estimates. Margret Jokudu Corneliou, a mother mentor with NEPWU, who is also living with HIV/AIDS, said some parents abandoned[Read More…]
US aid freeze leaves over 1,500 HIV patients helpless
By Yiep Joseph National Empowerment of Positive Women United (NEPWU) is urgently appealing for support for 1,500 HIV patients in South Sudan who have been left vulnerable following a freeze on United States of America foreign aid. NEPWU is a national non-governmental organization and network supporting women and girls[Read More…]
National security gets new Director General
By Staff writer President Salva Kiir has appointed General Charles Chiech Mayor as the new Director General of Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of the National Security Services. He was the deputy director general for administration and Finance in the NSS. In a another Decree, Chol Agoth Deng was promoted to[Read More…]
Why many people don’t succeed in life? (Part One)
By Ustaz Mark Bang Let’s face it—success is hard. It is extremely difficult. And this is why most people are not successful. While in school and when we are young, we often hear our teachers and parents tell us that we need to work hard to be successful. And that[Read More…]