By staff writer The International Organization for Migration (IOM) continues to deliver essential humanitarian services in internally displaced people (IDP) Camp and sites in Bentiu with a focus on the most vulnerable population including women, children and persons with disabilities affected by the ongoing conflict and climate-related disasters. Since[Read More…]
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Warrap governor urges pupils to value education
By John Akoon Governor of Warrap State, Kuol Muor Muor, has urged primary school pupils not to take their education for granted. Speaking during the bell ringing for mock examinations for primary eight pupils at Ammy Robbins Primary School, Governor Muor emphasized the importance of education in building a[Read More…]
Activist hopeful for improved civic space in Jonglei State
By Deng Ghai Deng Chairperson of the Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN) and Executive Director of INTREPID South Sudan, Bol Deng Bol, has expressed renewed hope for improved civic space in Jonglei state following a communique signed by political parties, security organizations, and civil society groups. The communique, finalized[Read More…]
WATER CRISIS: suppliers defy City Council’s price list
By Yiep Joseph Residents of Juba City are dismayed as water suppliers continue to disregard Juba City Council’s (JCC) order to lower prices per barrel. With many households reliant on mobile water tankers, complaints have surfaced that suppliers are ignoring the mandated price reduction. Last week, the JCC announced[Read More…]
Drug shortages plague Domuloto Payam health facility
By Yang Ater Yang Local communities in Domuloto Payam, Wulu County, Lakes State, have been grappling with severe drug shortages at their health facility for the past two years. Residents are increasingly concerned about their inability to access essential medications, putting their health and well-being at risk. Mangia Julian[Read More…]
Young women receive mediation, negotiation skills in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou More than 25 young women attended a 5-day workshop in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State to learn mediation and negotiation skills aimed at resolving local conflicts. The training was organized by the International Center for Peace and Human Rights Development (IPHRD) in collaboration with[Read More…]
Lakes state launches honey processing facility
By Yang Ater Lakes State government in collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), have officially launched the construction of a Honey Facility Center in Nukta-Manga, Domuloto Payam, Wulu County. Isaac Luka Manga, the State Minister for Cooperative and Rural Development, expressed gratitude to the Domuloto[Read More…]
Atlabara FC extends unbeaten run
Kei Emmanuel Duku Atlabara FC continued their dominant start to the 2024/25 Juba Local Primer League season, securing a 3-1 victory over Zal Zal FC on Friday. The match played at the Buluk Training Centre, saw Atlabara take control early on. Keer Mangar opened the scoring in the 7th[Read More…]
Bishop Nathanial Garang discharged from Hospital
By Deng Ghai Deng Bishop Emeritus Nathanial Garang Anyieth Jangdit has been discharged from the hospital following successful treatment for severe malaria. The 84-year-old bishop was initially admitted to Nile Kings Specialist Hospital in Juba before being transferred to a Nairobi facility for specialized care. Philip Maluak Deng, the[Read More…]
Sheikh Barac orders eviction of believers residing at mosques
By William Madouk Secretary-General of the South Sudan Islamic Council, Sheikh Abdallah Barac, has taken the lead in driving out believers who sought refuge at mosques. A decision at aftermath of a believer killing a Muezzin, aims at preventing potential crimes like the killing of a Muezzin. “I hereby[Read More…]
SSPDF, UPDF chiefs discus cooperation
Kei Emmanuel Duku Chief of Defense Forces of South Sudan, Gen. Santino Wol Deng, met with his Ugandan counterpart, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, over the weekend to discuss enhancing regional security cooperation. According to News Vision, the meeting, held at the Defense Intelligence and Security Headquarters in Uganda, focused on[Read More…]
Gov’t commits to reintegrate holdout groups-VP. Taban
By Yiep Joseph Vice President for Infrastructure, Taban Deng Gai, has reiterated the government’s commitment to reintegrating all holdout groups through the Tumaini Initiative. Speaking at the 40th-day prayers for late Gen. Bior Ajang, VP Taban stressed the importance of dialogue in achieving peace and development in the country,[Read More…]
Murder at Mosque, a criminal act, not terrorism-Sheikh Barac
By William Madouk The murder of the muezzin, a person who proclaims the call to the daily prayer in mosque, at Nimara Talata Mosque is a criminal act and not a terrorism incident, the South Sudan Islamic Council has stated. On Friday evening, a confrontation occurred between the muezzin,[Read More…]
Security targets road bandits
By Philip Buda Ladu Inspector General of Police (IGP), Lt. Gen. Atem Marol Biar, has directed a joint security force deployed along the lifeline Juba-Nimule highway to crackdown and apprehend armed bandits who attacked and burnt a commercial bus last Tuesday. Police chief Gen. Marol gave the orders while[Read More…]
Man commits suicide after dispute with wife
By Hou Akot Hou A man has taken his life in Riang-bar village, Aweil West County, on Thursday following a family disagreement. Philip Agany, the police inspector at Nyamlel County, reported that the deceased, identified as Deng Noon Tong, was reportedly enraged over his wife’s decision to sell a[Read More…]
Student, 22, dies of snake bite
By Hou Akot Hou A 22-year-old student, Apath Deng, has died after being bitten by a snake while crossing a waterlogged area on his way home from school. The incident happened in Mangar-ater village, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. According to Majok Deng, the police inspector for Gok-Machar, the[Read More…]
Militia groups causing mayhem in Abiemnom County-Commissioner
By Philip Buda Ladu Despite the overall calm security situation in Abiemnom County, Ruweng Administrative Area, local authorities have raised concerns about the growing threat posed by unruly militia groups operating in the region. Abiemnom County Commissioner Ador Minyiel Monyjok recently told a visiting team of journalists that the[Read More…]
CTSAMVM presses parties to deploy unified forces
By Yiep Joseph Chairperson of the peace monitoring body CTSAMVM, Maj. Gen. Yitayal Gelaw has reiterated a call for the government to prioritize the deployment of the necessary unified forces to ensure security. CTSAMVM (Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring & Verification Mechanism) is the multinational body that monitors compliance[Read More…]
Wildcat Petroleum inks MOU with Nilepet, acquires PETRONAS assets
Kei Emmanuel Duku Wildcat Petroleum Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South Sudan National Oil and Gas Corporation (Nilepet) and acquired assets previously owned by Petronas Carigali Nile Ltd., a subsidiary of Petronas Nasional Berhad. This development follows Petronas’ decision to cease oil operations in[Read More…]
Parliament apologizes to NSS over Travel obstruction accusations
By Deng Ghai Deng Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has issued an apology to the National Security Service (NSS) following accusations made by First Deputy Speaker Oyet Nathaniel Pierino regarding travel obstruction. On Wednesday, Oyet claimed he was prevented from leaving the country at Juba International Airport by the[Read More…]