By William Madouk Spokesperson for the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang has firmly denied claims that the army reached an agreement with Dynamic Defence Solutions to supply vehicles. This comes after Dynamic company published on their Facebook page, stating that they had inked[Read More…]
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Heavy rainfall forecasted in Eastern, Central Equatoria
By Dogga Luwo Godo IGAD Climate Application and Prediction Centre (ICPAC) has forecasted that from October to December 2024, Eastern and Central Equatoria are poised to receive above-normal rainfall. This period is critical for the equatorial regions of the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA), marking a significant seasonal transition.[Read More…]
Gov’t approves PETRONAS’ exit from oil sector
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan government has approved the withdrawal of PETRONAS Carigali Nile Company Limited from the country’s oil sector. Petronas Carigali Nile Limited (PCNL), a subsidiary of Malaysia’s state-owned energy giant Petronas, announced its withdrawal from the Republic of South Sudan as part of its long-term investment[Read More…]
NIGHTMARE: Another plane crash injures four
By Deng Ghai Deng Four people sustained minor injuries on Monday in another aviation mishap where a private chartered plane crashed in the Mandeng area of Nasir County. John David, Director of the South Sudan Aviation Authority, confirmed the incident and announced that investigations are currently underway to determine[Read More…]
Lakes State: Three commissioners take oath
By Yang Ater Governor of Lakes State, Gen. Rin Tueny Mabor, on Monday, officiated over swearing-in of three newly appointed commissioners of Wulu, Cueibet and Yirol West, counties. Taking their oath were Justin Majok Manyiel for Wulu County, Daniel Deng Mario for Cueibet County, and Makeny Marial Anuer for[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla dispatches Yei, Morobo and Lainya commissioners
By Bosco Bush Weeks after their appointment by the President, commissioners of Yei, Morobo, and Lainya counties were dispatched to their respective counties on Monday. Central Equatoria state governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Wani while dispatching the commissioners, emphasized the need to stabilize the security situation in the counties. According[Read More…]
Traders warned against smuggling substandard goods
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Juba Central Prison Mobile Court has issued a stern warning to both local and foreign traders involved in the smuggling of fake goods into South Sudan. The warning follows a crackdown in which three traders were arrested and arraigned before court on August 5th for[Read More…]
Governor Uber urges Madhol Payam residents to be resilient amid challenges
By Hou Akot Hou Governor Simon Uber Mawut of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State made a brief stop at Madhol Payam before continuing his journey to Akon, Warrap State, where he was scheduled to meet with local officials in Gogrial West County, the president’s hometown. During his visit last[Read More…]
World Humanitarian Day: 24 attacks on aid workers recorded this year
By William Madouk Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho said about 24 attacks on aid workers, with four deaths, have been recorded this year alone. She said these incidents underscore the escalating risks humanitarian staff encounter while delivering critical assistance to vulnerable populations. Ms Ghebo paid[Read More…]
Adil victim of witch-hunt’, former Press Secretary claims
By William Madouk In a strong defense of former Central Equatoria Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, his former press secretary, Derick Derickson, has dismissed accusations that his administration failed to remit revenue to banks, labelling the claims as a political witch hunt. Last week, Mr. Simon Waakhe Wudu, Press secretary[Read More…]
Mysterious illness kills nine in Aweil East
By Hou Akot Hou Nine people have died over the weekend from an unidentified ailment in Adut-Adhot village near Warawar Town in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. Witness Dut Garang Deng explained that the family fell ill after eating a meal and suffered rapid health declines.[Read More…]
No MPox cases in South Sudan
By Kidega Livingstone The Ministry of Health has stated that there are no confirmed cases of Monkeypox in South Sudan. Despite recording some suspected cases, testing results have shown no positive diagnoses. Minister of Health Yolanda Awel Deng told the media yesterday that samples were collected from 25 individuals[Read More…]
Parliament summons Ayii Duang over leaked documents
By Bosco Bush The owner of South Supreme Airlines, Ayii Duang Ayii has been summoned by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) amid allegations surrounding leaked cheques worth millions of dollars that have circulated on social media. The Standing Specialized Committee on Trade and Industry demanded Ayii’s presence on[Read More…]
Bakosoro fired
President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Monday Decree fired the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro from office. In another Decree, the president appointed Amb. Chol Mawut Unguec to replace Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro as Minister of Presidential Affairs. Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro re-join the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in 2021[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla reconciles Rombur community
By No. 1 Citizen Governor of Central Equatoria State Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, last week, graced reconciliation process between indigenous of Rombur in Luri Payam, Juba County after years of misunderstanding. Misunderstandings arising from land disputes and power struggles among the indigenous since 2016 have caused unrest in[Read More…]
Activist concerned over continued violation of women’s quota
By Bosco Bush Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has expressed concern over ongoing violations of 35% women representation as per 2018 peace agreement. Ter Manyang Gatwech, Executive Director of CPA, highlighted that certain parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) are[Read More…]
Unity State teachers receive one-month salary
By Philip Buda Ladu Unity State Ministry of General Education and Instructions has commenced the disbursement of salaries for teachers and education staff for the month of October. Last week, the salary payment supervision committee established by the National Minister of General Education and Instructions, Awut Deng Acuil, arrived[Read More…]
Alarm over rising snakebites in Twic East
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Jonglei State’s Twic East County have issued a grave warning about the escalating number of snakebite cases as flooding in the region reaches alarming levels. Authorities in Twic East County, Jonglei State, have issued a grave warning about the increasing number of snakebite[Read More…]
Tumaini Parties dine at Malong’s residence to foster trust
By William Madouk Parties in the Tumaini Initiative, on Saturday gathered at the home of Gen. Paul Malong Awan, leader of the South Sudan United Front/Army (SSUF/A), in Nairobi, for a trust-building dinner. This event organized by Gen. Malong aims to strengthen relationships and establish confidence among key stakeholders,[Read More…]
LEGITIMATE: Ayii addresses ‘contentious’ leaked cheque
By William Madouk A businessman, Ayii Duang Ayii, owner of South Supreme Airline defends legitimacy of leaked, controversial documents and cheques amounting to millions of dollars. He clarified that the amounts in question have not yet been paid. Ayii’s address came after social media erupted with exchanged letters between[Read More…]