By Bosco Bush Abductors of two medical staff and a local chief are now demanding a ransom of SSP 2 million. On July 20, 2024, in Morobo County, two medical staff and a local chief were abducted by alleged members of the National Salvation Front. According to the office[Read More…]
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Finance Minister to face MPs’ wrath over economic decay
By William Madouk A member of national assembly has expressed grave concerns over the country’s deteriorating economic situation, marked by a skyrocketing exchange rate and runaway inflation. Legislator Natalina Amjima raised alarm over the failing economy, citing the fluctuating exchange rate that has weakened the value of the South Sudan[Read More…]
Police rushes to quell deadly Duk, Twic East clashes
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Jonglei State have dispatched police forces to quell deadly clashes between rival communities of Duk and Twic East Counties. Maj. Gen. Elia Costa, the Jonglei State police commissioner, confirmed that nine people were killed and eight others wounded during clashes between the Hol[Read More…]
Prison Director suspended after jailbreak
By Deng Ghai Deng The director of Bor Central Prison has been suspended following a daring prison break that saw at least four inmates forcefully freed by armed assailants in the Tibeek suburb on Saturday. Eyewitness Nyok Malet, reporting via a WhatsApp group, stated that members of the Hol[Read More…]
South Sudanese arrested with loaded Pistol at Elegu border
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Border officials have intercepted South Sudanese national at Elegu One Stop Border post, smuggling loaded pistol. The discovery was made during a routine check of passengers entering Uganda. According to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), the pistol was found hidden inside a passenger’s luggage. The[Read More…]
Medical staff, local chief abducted in Morobo
By Bosco Bush Parts of Central Equatoria State, have been plagued by a series of abductions and disappearances allegedly carried out by members of the National Salvation Front (NAS) rebel group. The latest incident occurred on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Morobo County when an ambulance transporting medical staff[Read More…]
Heavy rains leave over 1,000 homeless in Leer
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Over 1,300 people have been displaced by floods triggered by heavy rains in Leer County, Unity State, according to the Community for Progress Organization (CEPO). The affected areas include Adok, Yang, and Thonyor Payams, where the week-long downpours have destroyed homes and farmland. Residents who[Read More…]
Parliament sitting halts over Power shortage
By Philip Buda Ladu Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has felt the pinch of the unreliable electricity supply in the country as its Monday ordinary sitting was abruptly adjourned due to a power shortage. The August House, on meeting its quorum for the day, was set to debate the[Read More…]
NAIROBI TALKS Tumaini delegates persuade Machar
By Bosco Bush The National Unity Government’s delegation to the Tumaini Initiative peace process met with First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, to brief him on the progress made in the ongoing negotiations. This is after the SPLM-IO Political Bureau met in Juba and unanimously decided to withdraw[Read More…]
Jadalla presents cultural gifts to President Kiir
By Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, on Saturday, presented President Salva Kiir Mayardit with cultural gifts as a gesture of friendship, leadership and power. Governor Jadalla was accompanied during the courtesy visit, by his counterpart from Eastern Equatoria State, Governor Louis Lobong Lojore, during[Read More…]
Detained Bor Photojournalist released
By Deng Ghai Deng The photojournalist who was detained in Jonglei State for nearly a month without formal charges, Abraham Aleu Anyieth Aleu, has been released following international outcry and legal intervention, his lawyer confirmed. Aleu was forcefully taken from his home in Bor on June 29 by a[Read More…]
Former Minister detests sectarianism
By Hou Akot Hou The former Minister of Youth and Sports, Albino Bol Dhieu has urged the newly appointed Governor of Northern Bahr El Gazal, Simon Uber Mawut, to avoid sectarianism and pursue a more inclusive, strategic approach to addressing the state’s challenges. Dhieu’s remarks came during office take-over[Read More…]
NBG governor takes office mantle
By William Madouk Simon Uber Mawut has assumed office of the governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, amid a heroic welcome and a colossal set of responsibilities. Steps into the shoes of his predecessor, Tong Akeen Ngor, the new governor expressed gratitude to President Kiir for entrusting him[Read More…]
Police launch recruitment drive in Unity State
By Yien Gattour Mead The Unity State police authorities have requested at least 1,000 recruits from seven counties, including the Bentiu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, to participate in a new recruitment drive that began on Friday, according to the new police commissioner. Maj. Gen. Gatkuoth Duop, stated that[Read More…]
Unity governor urges IDPs to return
By Yien Gattour Mead New Unity State Governor Riek Bim Top has urged IDPs to return home after their 11-year stay in Bentiu camp. The Governor made the appeal during his first visit to the camp last Friday. Approximately 102,000 individuals were settled under the Protection of Civilians (POC)[Read More…]
NBG governor urged to empower women
By Hou Akot Hou Chairperson of Women’s Association in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, Ms. Awan Riiny Lual, has called on the newly appointed governor to work towards reducing restrictions on women’s participation in all structures of governance in the state. Ms. Lual emphasized that women leaders could have[Read More…]
University of Juba staff threaten strike over salary
By Deng Ghai Deng Teaching staff at the University of Juba have also announced plans to stop all work starting July 26th if overdue salaries and allowances are not promptly paid. The decision, reached by a majority vote of 56 out of 62 teaching staff members, comes after enduring[Read More…]
Kiir makes changes in key revenue institutions as economic remedies
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir Mayardit is in a frantic search for solutions to address the ailing economy, as the country’s civil servants have gone nearly 10 months without receiving their salaries. On Friday Last week, Kiir wielded his axe on the Commissioner of the Customs Service, Brig-Gen[Read More…]
Woman loses tooth in robbery attack
By Hou Akot Hou A woman in Twic County, Warrap State, was robbed and assaulted by three unknown assailants. The victim, Ayel Mawein Ajak, a resident of Anapkou village, recounted the harrowing ordeal. According to Abdalla Deng Mou, the police inspector in Twic, the robbers approached the woman’s house[Read More…]
Gov’t signs deal to boost agriculture sector
By Willliam Madouk Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has partnered with Plan International to boost smart agriculture practices and empower local farmers for food-sufficient in the country. Addressing the media after the signing of the MoU, the Undersecretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. John Ogoto Kanisio said[Read More…]