By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sudanese football fans will have the opportunity to watch their beloved clubs compete in the CAF Confederations Cup and Champions League free of charge. Both Al-Merriekh FC and Al-Hilal FC, who are currently based in Juba due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, have announced[Read More…]
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Fiscal, Financial Allocation Monitoring Bill subjected to public hearing
By William Madouk A long-awaited Fiscal and Financial Allocation Monitoring Commission bill, 2023 has been subjected to public hearing yesterday in Juba. The Bill provides for the establishment of an independent commission to ensure transparency in regard to the allocation of nationally collected funds to states and counties in[Read More…]
Jadalla initiates Mpox awareness campaign
By No. 1 Citizen Central Equatoria State governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani directs cabinet ministers to lead public awareness campaigns on monkeypox. The governor, in the directive issued during the state ordinary Council of Ministers meeting, said the campaign focuses on signs, symptoms, and preventive measures of Mpox.[Read More…]
Soldier batters wife to death
By Ijoo Bosco South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) soldier has been arrested for killing his wife in Sherikat military barracks in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State. According to Sector Commander Brigadier General Marino Oholong, the soldier, identified as German Tito, was under the influence of alcohol when he allegedly[Read More…]
Floods hit over 18,000 people in Lafon
By Ijoo Bosco Lafon County Commissioner, Magisto Ukach, has reported that over 18,000 people have been affected by floods in the eastern payams (administrative divisions) of his county in Eastern Equatoria State. Addressing journalists in Torit on Thursday, Ukach stated that majority of the affected areas are in the[Read More…]
SSUF/A remnants criticize Dickson
By William Madouk A faction of the South Sudan United Front/Army (SSUF/A) that had previously defected to the ruling SPLM party has criticized General Dickson Gatluak’s decision to withdraw from the “homegrown” peace process in South Sudan. On Thursday, General Dickson Gatluak announced that his faction was pulling out[Read More…]
Dr. Machar, MPs discuss peace in Unity State, Ruweng areas
By Bosco Bush First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar met and discussed peace initiatives with a group of lawmakers representing Unity State and Ruweng Administrative Area in the National Legislative Assembly. The Thursday’s meeting focused on addressing a number of challenges affecting the neighboring communities including the recent devastating[Read More…]
Oppressive environment hampers Finance Ministers’ performance -Oyet
By Bosco Bush Deputy Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Hon. Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, has revealed the ordeal facing finance ministers, both at the national and state levels. He said they (finance Ministers) discharge their duties under an oppressive environment from their respective leaders. Oyet disclosed this[Read More…]
ELECTION FATE : Committee urges patience amid delay
By Philip Buda Ladu A high-level committee for implementation of the revitalized peace agreement (R-ARCSS) is calling for patience from the citizens as it engages with election and security-related institutions to come up with a precise recommendation on the polls meant to end the transitional period. On Thursday, the[Read More…]
Morobo welcomes new commissioner
By James Innocent The New commissioner of Morobo County Charles Data has assumed office, taking over from Joseph Mawa. Mr. Charles was escorted by several senior government officials, religious and community leaders. Speaking during the event, Huda Michael a senior SPLM member called on the citizens of Morobo[Read More…]
Man jailed for killing cows
By Hou Akot Hou A 60-year-old man has been incarcerated at the Madhol Payam prison in Aweil East for killing three cows. The incident occurred last week, and the suspect, whose identity is being withheld, has admitted to the act but pleaded for freedom, citing his inability to make[Read More…]
Man, 48, ends life in Magwi
By Ijoo Bosco Licari Boma community in Obbo Payam, Magwi County, is grieving the loss of a 48-year-old man who tragically died by ingesting Di-Macron, a toxic chemical used for pest control. The unfortunate incident occurred on Tuesday and was confirmed by local police crime investigator 1st Lt. Atanga[Read More…]
Heavy rainfall disrupts Northern Bahr El Ghazal
By Hou Akot Hou Heavy downpours that began early Wednesday and continued into Thursday morning have severely disrupted economic activities in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, particularly affecting residents in Aweil. Neighborhoods such as Gateway, Naifasha, and Mathiang, Malou-Awer have been hit hard, with locals struggling to carry out[Read More…]
MSF resumes operation in Ulang
By Deng Ghai Deng Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has fully resumed medical services in Ulang after a temporary suspension due to security concerns. The MSF team has returned to Ulang and reinstated all medical activities, reaffirming their commitment to delivering essential care to the local community. The suspension, which[Read More…]
Stop hereditary appointment of MPs-Activist
By Bosco Bush A civil society activist is calling on “top leadership’ to end the practice of replacing deceased members of parliament with their relatives. Ter Manyang Gatwech, Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), argues that this trend undermines democracy and violates the transitional constitution.[Read More…]
Outgoing Norwegian ambassador calls for commitment to peace
By William Madouk The outgoing Norwegian Ambassador, Linken Nymann Berryman, has bid farewell to the people of South Sudan, urging all parties involved in the 2018 peace agreement, as well as non-signatories, to embrace peace and reconciliation. “As I prepare to return to my home country, I carry with[Read More…]
Over 62 million face acute food insecurity in IGAD region
By ’Dogga Luwo Approximately 62.9 million people, constituting 25% of the analyzed population in seven IGAD countries, are facing high levels of acute food insecurity in 2024, the IGAD Regional Focus of the 2024 Global Report on Food Crises has revealed. This marks an increase from 61.9 million in[Read More…]
CENTRAL BANK adopts Electronic Interbank Trading Platform
By Philip Buda Ladu In a significant step towards modernizing the country’s financial landscape, the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has successfully launched a state-of-the-art electronic interbank trading platform, Refinitiv. This initiative marks a major shift from manual processes, aligning South Sudan with global trends in digital banking. BoSS[Read More…]
Armed robbers attack senior SPLM official in Bor
By Deng Ghai Deng A senior member of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Party, in Jonglei state was on Monday evening attacked and robbed by armed assailants. Mr. Tuong Majok Deng, is the deputy chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Jonglei State. He is also[Read More…]
Cueibet Commissioner bans alcohol
By Yang Ater Yang The newly appointed Commissioner of Cueibet County, Deng Mario Deng, has enacted an immediate ban on the sale of both imported and local alcoholic beverages, as well as harmful drugs, citing their contribution to instability. Upon his arrival in the county, Commissioner Deng directed all[Read More…]