By Yang Ater Lakes state celebrations achievement of Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in several villages in Rumbek. The event was organized by the state Ministry of Housing, Land, and Public Utilities, in collaboration with the Center for Emergency Development Support (CEDS). David Ayuen Mawel, the WASH (Water, Sanitation,[Read More…]
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Northern Bahr el Ghazal forms disaster management committee
By Hou Akot Hou The governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal state has formed a disaster management committee to address the ongoing flood crisis and coordinate humanitarian efforts. Zechariah Garang Lual, the state’s Minister of Information said the 11-member committee is composed of cabinet members and is headed by[Read More…]
Pibor locals turn to wild vegetables as hunger strikes harder
By William Madouk Locals in Pibor Administrative Area are resorting to eating wild vegetables and desert dates due to hunger and malnutrition, according to Oxfam South Sudan. “People in South Sudan’s Pibor county are forced to survive on wild vegetables, and desert dates as the number of people dying[Read More…]
Two killed, one missing in Pibor boat capsize
By Deng Ghai Deng A tragic boating accident has left two people dead, three others in critical condition while and one person missing. A vessel en route Likuangule from Pibor, carrying 15 security personnel capsized on Sunday. The passengers were part of peace mission organized by state authorities and[Read More…]
Budi murder: Lobong, ministers to face MPs
By William Madouk Eastern Equatoria State governor, Luis Lobong Lojore, and five key ministers may be summoned to the parliament to clarify the alleged killing of 12 South Sudanese by Ugandan wildlife wardens in Budi County. Legislator representing Budi County in the national assembly, Oreste Lopara said twelve South[Read More…]
Fiscal Year budget delays further
By Bosco Bush It is almost a month, the government has been operating without a new budget, as the previous one expired on 30th June. Civil servants, organized forces, and diplomatic missions are facing a cumulative 9 months’ salary arrears. The country is also experiencing soaring hyperinflation and continuous[Read More…]
Constitution-making process stalls over funding
By Kidega Livingstone Lack of funding impedes the Notational Constitution Review Commission (NCRC) from starting drafting the Permanent Constitutional Making Process. Chairperson of the institution, Riang Yer Zuor said fifteen committees are supposed to be instituted with 12 South Sudanese members and three others from outside. The committee is[Read More…]
SECURITY: SSPDF urges calm amid heavy deployment
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) is urging residents of Juba to remain calm following the deployment of a significant military presence in the capital city. Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF spokesman, reassured the public that the heightened security is intended to ensure a[Read More…]
Central Equatoria sets grand strategic development plan
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State government on Friday, unveiled a five-year strategic plan, with lasting peace, service delivery and developmental projects as priorities. Drafting of the strategic plan to realize a lasting peace and service delivery in six counties, was done in a three-day workshop, convened by the[Read More…]
Jadalla forms flood mitigation taskforce, public transport committee
By Kidega Livingstone Central Equatoria governor has formed State Flood Mitigation Taskforce and Public Transport Drivers Union steering committees. Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, on Friday, issued gubernatorial orders for the formation of the two committees. One committee is aimed at mitigating challenges resulting from flooding while the other,[Read More…]
Duk, Twic East communities agree to end hostilities
By Deng Ghai Deng Ayual community of Twic East County and Hol community of Duk County have agreed to end a deadly conflict that has left more than 15 people dead over the past few months, officials announced on Sunday. The agreement was reached during a consultative peace conference[Read More…]
Cueibet lawmaker condemns attack, calls for state action
By Deng Ghai Deng A legislator representing Cueibet County, Lakes State in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Juol Nhomngek Daniel has strongly condemned a violent attack that occurred early Saturday morning. In a statement released to the press, Nhomngek expressed deep condolences to the families in Aburiu Payam[Read More…]
WIN: South Sudan thumps Puerto Rico in Olympic opening game
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a historic thrill that sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world, South Sudan triumphed Puerto Rico, 90-79 in the Paris 2024 Olympics opening game, on Sunday. The Bright Stars overcame a sluggish start to outscore their opponents in the second half and secured a memorable[Read More…]
Torit faithful pays over $1,000 for breaking Virgin Mary’s Statue
By Philip Buda Ladu Police in Eastern Equatoria State said Our Lady of Holy Rosary Catholic Parish in Torit town received payment of 1,061 USD dollars last week, as compensation for replacement of a statue of the Virgin Mary. Another separate amount of 600,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) was[Read More…]
Gov’t, AfDB sign $46.2 million Climate Resilient Agri-Food System project
By Philip Buda Ladu The government and African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth $46.2 million to support the first phase of the Climate Resilient Agri-Food System Transformation Programme in South Sudan. This initiative, which targets small-scale farmers, women, and youth in rural areas,[Read More…]
Women groups receive USD 30,000 for business
By Kidega Livingstone At least 118 women from different Payams in Juba County have received a cheque worth thirty thousand US dollars (USD 30,000) following the completion of the Business Entrepreneurship course. The ten groups of women from Rajaf East Payam, Luri Payam, Munuki Payam, and Rajaf Central Payams[Read More…]
New faces boost Jamus FC Pre-Season camp in Rwanda
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Jamus Football Club has bolstered its squad with the arrival of four new signings in Rwanda, where the team is currently holding a pre-season camp. Rendento Lokira and Michael Marko joined the camp alongside teammates Skender Samuel from Sudan and Alvin Maccornel from Liberia in[Read More…]
Paris Olympics: Viewing centers set for fans
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudanese basketball fans will have the opportunity to watch their national team compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics live from over ten fan zones across the country. The games, which kicked off yesterday, mark the first time South Sudan is participating in the Olympic[Read More…]
Over 1,000 CID officers undergo refresher training
By No. 1 Citizen More than 1,000 personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of South Sudan’s National Police Service have begun an in-service refresher training program in Juba. The training initiative is part of a broader effort by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen. Atem Marol Biar[Read More…]
Stripped of land, battered by floods: Jebel Lado residents in a devastating crisis
By William Madouk As dusk approaches, residents of Molobur Boma, Jebel Lado Payam, sit in anguish, disappointed, outside hastily assembled shelters and under trees. Bitter expressions of disappointment and losses imprinted across their faces after being violently stripped of the land that sustained them for years. “We have been[Read More…]