By Jacob Onuha Nelson Central Equatoria State (CES) government has reported at least twelve cases of suicide in a period of a week and cited fears of increase. Addressing media after the state security meeting, the State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency, Hon. Leon Abe, expressed[Read More…]
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DENIAL: Central Bank U-turns on “printing more notes”
By Alan Clement The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has backtracked on recent revelations to print more South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) as a remedy to the liquidity crisis in the country. On Monday South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, (SSBC) quoted the governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Addis[Read More…]
Juba residents hit by flooding
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Some residents of Hai Referendum and Gumbo-Shirikat have urged the government and well-wishers to intervene and solve continuous flooding of some homes in Juba City. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Tuesday, Charles Nhial Bol, a resident of Hai Referendum, expressed[Read More…]
South Sudan population faces hunger affliction-WFP
By Alan Clement Severe funding shortfall is threatening to extricate humanitarian efforts and place millions of South Sudanese at risk of losing life-saving assistance. The World Food Programme (WFP) estimate that over seven million South Sudanese are on the brink of hunger, with 83,000 already facing dangerously low levels[Read More…]
Kiir directs Ruweng Chief to intensify peace efforts
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reiterated directive to Ruweng Area, Chief Administrator and his counterparts to intensify efforts in addressing cross-boundary security challenges. According to a statement released on Tuesday, president Kiir issued these directives during a briefing at the State House. The Chief Administrator,[Read More…]
SSRA collects over SSP 900 billion non-oil revenue
By Lodu Willam Odiya South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has revealed collecting 984.4 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) in non-oil revenue for 2024/2025 financial year. Speaking on Tuesday, during a launch of South Sudan Institute of Revenue Authority and Non-Oil Revenue Mobilization and Accountability phase two project, SSRA Commissioner[Read More…]
DEFEND Justice-Kiir urges judges
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged the new Justices to become defenders of fairness, equality, and the rights of the people. Speaking yesterday during a swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court, Kiir entrusted them with the vital responsibility of strengthening[Read More…]
South Sudan Launches Institutes for Revenue Administration
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan has launched its institute for Revenue Administration to advance it capacity for domestic revenue mobilization. Speaking during the launch on Tuesday, the National Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater said the day had marked a pivotal point in advancing country’s[Read More…]
Jonglei governor eyes resilience partnership with WFP
By Peter Kuol Kuch Over the weekend, Dr. Riek Ghai Kok, the Governor of Jonglei State, met with the World Food Programme (WFP) Deputy Executive Director to discuss areas of collaboration. The talks focused on supporting recovery and building resilience for the people of Jonglei State. The high-level meeting[Read More…]
Suspected Cholera outbreak leaves two dead in Aweil East
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Madhol Payam in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Gazal state, are living in fear after a suspected cholera outbreak claimed two lives over the weekend. The first victim, aged 30, died on Saturday after being admitted to Madhol Field Hospital, a newly[Read More…]
CES calls on partners to support Al-Shaba Children Hospital
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State (CES) Acting Health Minister has appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to continue supporting Al-Shaba Children’s Hospital. Speaking during a handover ceremony of items donated by WHO, Central Equatoria State Acting Minister of Health Clement Maring praised the organization for the[Read More…]
Vehicle burnt, four rangers missing after Lantoto Park attack in Yei River County
By Lodu William Odiya The Director General of South Sudan Wildlife Conservation has reported that an unknown armed group attacked its forces at Lantoto National Park in Yei River County of Central Equatorial State. The assault resulted in one vehicle being burnt to ashes, and four wildlife rangers are[Read More…]
Yei launches crackdown on stray animals
By James Innocent A joint task force has commenced operations to arrest stray animals within Yei Town Payam and its surrounding areas. The operation, launched following directives from Yei County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme, has already resulted in the impoundment of over 30 stray animals. Police, Prison, Wildlife, local[Read More…]
THREAT: Dogs invade Al-Shaba Children’s hospital
By Lodu William Odiya Al Shaba children’s hospital administration has raised alarm over stray dogs in the premises, warning that patients are at threat. Speaking to media, the hospital Administrator, Emmanuel Gore sounded alarm, saying four of the children brought on different ailments, have already been bitten by the[Read More…]
Food ratio cut sparked demonstration in refugee camps
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Refugees in various Camp across Kenya have staged a protest against the new system of differentiated food assistance rations introduced by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and other UN Agencies. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper on Monday, Lino Unyango, a resident of Kalobeyei, confirmed[Read More…]
Central bank’s push for mobile money as legal tender triggers mixed reactions
By Alan Clement The recent declaration by the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) recognizing mobile money as legal tender has triggered a debate with traders, buyers and economists, expressing varied views on its feasibility and timing. While some traders and buyers cautiously accept this directive, economists have raised concerns[Read More…]
Calm returns after SSPDF-Youth clash
By Alan Clement Calm has returned to Rumbek East after a confrontation between some youth and members of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Lakes State. In an interview with this outlet, the Acting Minister of Information in Lakes State, William Koji said that the organized forces[Read More…]
Yei county reveals plan to renovate internal roads
By James Innocent The road rehabilitation across Yei town and surrounding areas is expected to begin soon following a meeting between County Commissioner Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme and traditional chiefs, the Commissioner’s office said in a statement. According to the office of the commissioner, the renovation process will be[Read More…]
CES Governor calls for unity, innovation in SPLM
By Alan Clement The governor of Central Equatoria state (CES) and the Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has set the tone for a renewed leadership approach focused on unity and innovation. This followed his first strategic, consultative staff meeting[Read More…]
Fresh ambushes in Tambura deepen fears
By Alan Clement An ambush on government soldiers in Tambura County has thrown the state further into crisis, highlighting the growing insecurity that has displaced civilians, claimed many lives. According to Tambura County Commissioner Mathew Mabenge, the ambush by armed assailants occurred on Friday, when soldiers were returning to[Read More…]