By No. 1 Citizen The Presidency has announced an extension of the country’s transitional period by two years as well as postponing elections, which were initially scheduled for December 2024 to December 22nd, 2026. The decision was reached after the Presidency headed by President Salva Kiir and leaders of[Read More…]
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Tribute to former national team, Kator FC coach
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Hundreds of mourners from different walks of life gathered at Kator Cathedral on Thursday morning to attend a requiem mass organized for Utaz James Ezekiel Alhaji who died on Tuesday morning. Late Ezekiel died at Juba Teaching Hospital on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 while receiving[Read More…]
South Sudan U-20 faces tough draw in CECAFA qualifiers
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan U-20 National Team has been handed a challenging draw in Group B of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-20 Council of East and Central Africa Football Association zone qualifiers, to be hosted in Tanzania. In a draw held in Dar es[Read More…]
NBG residents urged to protect livestock from wild animals’ attacks
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have been urged to effectively manage their livestock and prevent them from wandering into the bush, where they risk encounters with wild animals. This warning follows reports of 15 cows and goats being killed by hyenas and lions[Read More…]
Ousted youth leaders in NBG refuse to hand over assets
By Hou Akot Hou Youth leaders embroiled in a power struggle over the youth union in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, have declined to hand over union assets following their removal by the national youth union leadership. The conflict originated between former Chairperson Tito Awen Bol and Garang Akuei[Read More…]
Akobo calls for urgent aid
By Manas James Okony Community leaders in Akobo County, Jonglei State, are urgently appealing for humanitarian assistance following the return of at least 370 individuals to Alali Payam, a community grappling with a severe crisis exacerbated by ongoing flooding. The recent influx of returnees underscores the urgent need for[Read More…]
Make implementable decisions- Yakani to Presidency
By Yiep Joseph Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has called on the Presidency to have an implementable decision as roadmap comes to an end. Yakani raised concern as the country is few days to the end of the roadmap, which the parties[Read More…]
Morobo Commissioner targets reviving Kaya town
By Bosco Bush Kaya town, a key entry point on the South Sudan-Uganda border and once a busy commercial hub, has been destroyed during the peak of the 2016 war. The conflict displaced many residents, forcing them to seek refuge in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In[Read More…]
UN allocates $15 million for flood response
By Deng Ghai Deng The United Nations has mobilized a substantial aid package totaling $15 million for response to the escalating flooding crisis in South Sudan. The Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated $10 million to address the immediate needs of 700,000 individuals affected by severe flooding across[Read More…]
Upper Nile governor suspends oil revenue committees
By Yiep Joseph Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok Oyay has issued an order suspending the Community Development Committees (CDC) from directly handling the 3% of oil revenues. According to the statement dated September 9 directed to the National Minister of Finance, Governor Odhok suspended the CDC, which was[Read More…]
Elections or extension; Presidency running out of time to declare
By Philip Buda Ladu With less than 10 days remaining until the Reconstituted Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) loses legitimacy on September 22, 2024, the presidency and key figures in the revitalized peace agreement are racing against time to decide whether to announce elections or extend the transition[Read More…]
SCAM: SSP appreciation, a deception-Analyst
By Deng Ghai Deng An economist cautions the public against appreciation of South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against the US dollar. Dr. Akim Ajieth Buny, an economic scientist describes the scenario in the country as a maneuver orchestrated by black market currency dealers rather than a sign of genuine economic[Read More…]
Parliament draws resolutions to address rising water prices
By Philip Buda Ladu The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has drawn crucial resolutions that need to be acted upon by relevant national, state, and local governments concerned with water supply in Juba to address the headache of water supply. This comes after the august house thoroughly deliberated on[Read More…]
UJOSS explains Annual General Assembly delay
By Deng Ghai Deng Patrick Oyet Charles, President of the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), has explained why his administration has not fulfilled its constitutional obligation to organize an Annual General Assembly Meeting (AGM) for journalists. According to the UJOSS’ constitution, the leadership is required to hold[Read More…]
Morobo Commissioner pledges to clear students’ tuition arrears
By Bosco Bush Commissioner Charles Data Bullen of Morobo County has committed to settling the SSP 15 million in outstanding tuition fees for students on local scholarships studying in Juba. The students faced the threat of being expelled from their schools due to unpaid fees. Commissioner Data said the[Read More…]
Lakes State detains vehicles over fatal accident
By Yang Ater Authorities in Lakes State have detained four vehicles in connection with the death of a 17-year-old boy, who was killed in a car accident in Yirol West County. Lakes State police spokesman Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuacsaid the incident occurred on September 8, 2024, around 8:00 PM.[Read More…]
Atepi Bridge collapse cuts off farmlands, institutions
By Staff writer Heavy rains for over three consecutive days in August swept away the Atepi Bridge, isolating four villages and disrupting access to essential services such as health centers, schools, markets, and farmlands. Ayela Francis, the head teacher of Nyanciigak Nursery and Primary School, reported that the school[Read More…]
Girl, 15 commits suicide in Yirol West
By Yang Ater A 15-year-old girl, Nyanhok Mabor Nyingau, took her own life by hanging in Tit-hok village, Aluakluak Payam of Yirol West County, Lakes state. The incident occurred early this month at around 7 PM, following a quarrel with her parents, according to Lakes State police spokesman Maj.[Read More…]
Italy supports South Sudan to combat blindness
By William Madouk Italian Agency for Development Cooperation has supported pediatric unit at Buluk Eye Centre, aimed at reducing by 80%, the need to send children abroad for treatment. The inauguration was attended by Health Minister Yolanda Awel, Central Equatoria State Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu, Dr. Massimo Maggio, CEO[Read More…]
Dr. Machar, US envoy discusses peace, humanitarian issues
By Bosco Bush First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar and the U.S. Ambassador Michael J. Adler on Wednesday, discussed peace efforts and the humanitarian situation in the country. The discussion focused on the progress of the implementation of the 2018 revitalized peace agreement as well as the Tumaini Initiative[Read More…]