By James Innocent Dar Salam Market in Yei County, Central Equatoria State, was reduced to ashes by a devastating fire that broke out around 7:00 PM, Wednesday Night, according to eyewitness accounts. The Yei market has been a vital food supply hub for markets in the capital city of[Read More…]
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PEACE-TALKS: SPLM-IO maintains stance despite persuasion
By Deng Ghai Deng Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has reaffirmed its decision to abstain from the ongoing peace negotiations in Nairobi. The opposition party maintains that until fundamental concerns that mark a significant escalation in the fragile peace process, are addressed, it’s out of the talks. Last[Read More…]
CES: Ministry of Local Gov’t develops strategic plan
By William Madouk The Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency in Central Equatoria State is working on drafting a five-year strategic plan to achieve lasting peace and improve service delivery in six counties. This was announced yesterday during the launch of a three-day workshop aimed at developing[Read More…]
Juba County Councilors impeach Chairperson
By William Madouk The chairperson of the reconstituted Juba County Legislative Council, Robert Milla John, has been impeached by councillors due to poor leadership. This decision came after councillor Loro Luwala tabled a motion of no confidence against Mr. Milla during an extraordinary meeting chaired by Deputy Chairman David[Read More…]
Delays in S.4 results frustrate parents
By Ijoo Bosco Community members in Eastern Equatoria state have expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay in the release of results for the South Sudan Secondary School Certificate of Education. Paska Akello, a mother of two children who sat the exams last year, expressed her frustration at[Read More…]
Jadalla reshuffles UAP property board
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Central Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has recalled members to the UAP Property Board of Directors and appointed new members. In a gubernatorial decree read on state-owned SSBC on Tuesday, Governor Wani recalled the appointments of Mr. Fredrick Lokule, Mr. Peter Yatta[Read More…]
CECAFA women’s games to kick off in August
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Council of East and Central African Football Association (CECAFA) has confirmed that the zonal qualifiers for the women’s tournament will be held in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa from August 17 to September 3, 2024. Matches will be played at the Abebe Bikila and[Read More…]
President Kiir jets South Africa for bilateral talks
By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir Mayardit has on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, traveled to Pretoria, South Africa for a working visit with his counterpart President Cyril Ramaphosa. According to the office of the President, the visit is to discuss peace and stability in South Sudan as well as[Read More…]
Kiir, IMF discuss economic recovery
By Bosco Bush Amidst an ailing economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pledged support to South Sudan in the areas of economic management, technical systems, and policy advice. South Sudan’s economy is plunging as families grapple with high cost of living caused by hyperinflation and extreme currency depreciation.[Read More…]
GUNFIREP: Defiant drivers trigger shooting-Army
By Philip Buda Ladu The spokesperson of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang has stated that the terrifying Tuesday night heavy gunfire in Juba was ignited by two drivers who defied some security checks. The SSPDF spokesperson narrated that two separate, related incidents[Read More…]
Three injured in revenge attack
By Yang Ater Yang At least three people were shot and wounded in a revenge attack in the Rumbek Central County area over the weekend, according to local authorities. Lakes State Police Spokesman Major Elijah Mabor Makuac told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Monday that the overall security[Read More…]
Jonglei forms committee to restore calm in Duk, Twic East counties
By Deng Ghai Deng Against a backdrop of heightened tensions and recent deadly clashes, the Jonglei State Legislative Assembly has moved decisively to address the unrest in Duk and Twic East Counties by forming a dedicated committee aimed at restoring peace. Chaired by Hon. Maker Chol Adol, the 7-member[Read More…]
MP slams Boda-Boda Association over extortion
By William Madouk A legislator from the national legislative assembly criticized the Boda-boda Association in Juba for extorting money from bike riders and ignoring their concerns. Lawmaker Majak Abraham, who represents Jonglei State, stated that the South Sudan Boda-boda Association is focused on collecting membership fees but neglecting the[Read More…]
Parliament passes National Bureau of Statistics Bill
By Philip Buda Ladu The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has unanimously passed the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Bill 2024 from its third and final reading stages, awaiting the president’s assent into law. With the passing of this bill, once signed by the president, the “Southern Sudan Center[Read More…]
Juba County dislodges roadside vendors
By Kidega Livingstone Authorities of Juba County, Central Equatoria State, have expelled vendors from the street of Kubri Habuba Market under Luri Payam. This action was taken after a hundred vendors, most of whom were women selling vegetables and produce, took up space on the street, which made it[Read More…]
Improved water supply excites Torit women
By Ijoo Bosco The women of Torit municipal council in South Sudan have welcomed the commissioning and handover of the rehabilitated and expanded water supply system in the state capital. The project was funded by the German embassy and implemented by UNICEF in collaboration with the state government. The[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji County shooting leaves 3 soldiers dead
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Kajo-Keji County commander Brig. Gen. Malong Agat said a Monday shooting inside a military barracks left three South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) soldiers dead. The deceased were identified as Maj. Santino Lual Akol Bul, 1st Sergeant Victor Deng Ajang Deng, and William Deng Mawien[Read More…]
At least 1,000 police officers graduate in Aweil
By William Madouk South Sudan National Police Service graduated 1,000 police officers after successfully completing a 6-month refreshment training in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. Addressing the officers, the Assistance Inspector General of Police for Training, Lt-Gen, James Duop said the refreshment training is to up the capacity[Read More…]
Rights Body condemns harassment of Eye Radio Journalist
By Bosco Bush A human rights organization has condemned the continued harassment of journalists in South Sudan, with the latest incident involving an Eye Radio reporter. Eye Radio reported an assault on one of their reporters (name withheld) while covering an official inspection of AK Company in Juba Na[Read More…]
Attack near South Sudan-Ethiopia border leaves 5 students dead
By Deng Ghai Deng Five students were killed and four others were injured in an attack near the South Sudan-Ethiopia border by armed assailants. The students were traveling to Jonglei State’s Akobo County when the attack occurred. Several others are still missing as a result of the incident. Akobo[Read More…]