By Yiep Joseph Right2grow (R2G) Consortium has conducted a two-day workshop that brought at least 30 young change-makers together to deliberate on public awareness techniques to improve nutrition and hygiene in families. While malnutrition persists in the country, the youth engagement was aimed at equipping young people on how[Read More…]
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Peaceful Christmas in Bor
By Deng Ghai Deng Christmas in Bor was celebrated peacefully and calmly, with no reports of accidents or violent cases reported on December 24th and 25th. Christians in the area participated in street marches, gathered for church prayers, and spent quality time with their families in homes and hotels, all[Read More…]
Governor Futuyo upgrades Bomas to Payams
By Bosco Bush Western Equatoria State Governor Alfred Futuyo Karaba ratified and elevated the local administrative status of at least 18 bomas from six counties and one administrative area into Payams. This was stated in a State Order No. 33/2024, Futuyo on December 23, for upgrading of the village[Read More…]
Activist calls on Kiir, Machar to apologize to citizens
By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist has urged President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar to publicly apologize to the citizens for the hardships experienced throughout 2024. In an exclusive interview, the Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), Ter Manayang, emphasized that[Read More…]
Oil wealth drives South Sudan’s conflicts-Economist
By Yiep Joseph A senior advisor in the office of the Vice President in charge of the Economic Cluster, Dr. Abraham Maliet Mamer, has attributed ongoing instability to the country’s oil wealth. In an exclusive interview, Dr. Mamer argued that the political elite are engaged in a fierce struggle for[Read More…]
Seven killed in Christmas festival
By Kei Emmanuel Duku and Philip Buda Ladu Despite a generally calm security situation across the Country during the Christmas period, a series of violent incidents, including stabbings, shootings, and suicide were reported by Police. According to a report by South Sudan National Police Service, a total of seven people[Read More…]
Ruweng residents urged to prioritize peace, agriculture
By Yiep Joseph Chief Administrator of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) has called on the residents to embrace peace and agriculture. Tiob De Monyluak made the call while addressing a congregation at St. John Parish Church in Jamjang County, during special Christmas prayers, on Wednesday. Tiob urged the residents to embark[Read More…]
Govt urged to double efforts to achieve success in Tumaini Peace
By Yiep Joseph Peopleโs Coalition for Civil Action (PCCA) has called on the government to double efforts in ensuring that the Tumaini Peace Initiative succeeds. The group claimed that the Tumaini talks continues to delay due to the government’s unwillingness. This month the talks between the government delegation and[Read More…]
Unity state graduates over 300 police officers
By Yiep Joseph Unity State government has graduated 381 police officers with the hope of cracking down on crimes to maintaining law and order in the area. According to the state governor’s press unit, the forces who graduated after six-months refresher course, will be deployed to maintain law and[Read More…]
Boost investment to relax oil stress-Economist
By Yiep Joseph As the country witnessed crisis in 2024, a prominent economist suggests government should focus on investment for recovery and relax stress on oil resumption, new year. Dr. Abraham Maliet Mamer, a senior advisor in the office of the vice president in charge of Economic Cluster, in[Read More…]
Brutal murder on Christmas night
By James innocent Christmas turned into a nightmare, as unknown assailant launched mayhem during night celebration killing three people in Yei River County. Betty Tabu, Salume Kevin Betty and Agnes Tabu, met a tragic death on a day, the world was celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Scary pictures, which[Read More…]
Cholera scourge alters Christmas Homily
By Yiep Joseph Threats of Cholera scourge in Juba and other parts of the country, altered Christmas preaching to sensitization on preventing spread of the deadly disease. Talks on Cholera scourge, capitalized Christmas prayers at St. Stephen, in Giada, Juba, as Church leaders laid emphasis on hygiene. Addressing a[Read More…]
Bor triumphs economic hardship for Christmas
By Deng Ghai Deng Despite mounting economic difficulties, growing inflation, and widespread hunger, citizens in Bor, found ways to converge in faith to celebrate the birth of Christ. At Saint Andrew’s Cathedral in Bor, about 5,000 faithful, gathered to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, with many expressing gratitude[Read More…]
President Kiir emphasizes compassion
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan President Salva Kiir in his Christmas message, has called on citizens to embrace the spirit of forgiveness, peace, and unity in the country. In the Presidentโs nation address on Tuesday, 24 December 2024, forgiveness and the true spirit of peace are key in the message.[Read More…]
U17 Bright Stars bows off CECAFA Championship
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s U-17 junior team suffered a 4-0 defeat to Tanzania in CECAFA U-17 Championship semifinals at Nakivubo Stadium on 24 December 2024. Hussein Mbegu opened the scoring for Tanzania in the 15th minute, with Ng’habi Zamu doubling the lead in the 31st. Before halftime, South[Read More…]
Displaced Women, Girls empowered with solar lamps
By Philip Buda Ladu As part of its effort to empower vulnerable women and girls, UNFPA South Sudan has distributed solar lamps to displaced women and girls at Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Juba. This came through a generous, in-kind donation of solar lanterns from Panasonic, a leading Japanese[Read More…]
At least 79 prisoners regain freedom as Christmas gift
By Yiep Joseph Northern Bhar el Ghazal (NBGS) governor has directed the state prison service to release 79 prisoners on petty crimes. In his Christmas and New ๐๐๐๐ซ message extended to the media, governor, ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ญ ordered juveniles, women, and elderly persons who have been in prison due to[Read More…]
Primate urges govโt to prioritize salary payment, security
By Yiep Joseph Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) Primate has appealed to the government to treat salary payment and security as key responsibilities. Archbishop, Dr. Justin Badi Arama acknowledged that salary delay and insecurity, subjected citizens to a great suffering, this year. Addressing a press conference on Monday[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla Calls for unity, Cholera alert, in festive season
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria governor, H.E. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has called for unity among the people across the State during celebration of Christmas festivity. Jadalla also urged the public to maintain vigilance amidst Cholera situation in the state and across the country. The governor was speaking to[Read More…]
Joint security force to safeguard, donโt panic
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan Peopleโs Defense Forces (SSPDF) calls on public not to panic but co-operate with a joint security force on operation during the festive season. Army spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, made the call on Tuesday, during media briefing over the deployment of the joint[Read More…]