By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sudan National kicked off their 2025 TotalEnergies African Cup Nations campaign with a goalless 1:0 victory against Niger in a match played in Juba Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. A lone goal from Abu Bakr Issa through a header from teammate Abdel Rahman in the 51[Read More…]
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Civil-military dialogue calls for fostering of peace
By James Innocent A civil-military dialogue concluded in Yei River County with a strong call for an end to conflict and an improved relationship between the army and civilians. The dialogue took place in Yei, bringing together stakeholders from various sectors, including the military, local government, religious leaders, youth[Read More…]
Turkish Embassy supports Bilinyang farmers
By Bosco Bush Turkish Embassy in Juba, on Thursday 5th September, delivered agricultural tools and seeds to farmers in Bilinyang Boma of Juba County. The items delivered include; six hundred pieces of maloda, six hundred pieces of panga and another six hundred pieces of sickles. Other items are; cowpeas[Read More…]
UNDP boosts Jonglei High Court
By Deng Ghai Deng Jonglei State High Court President , John Yel Aleu, praised the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for its continued commitment to strengthening the rule of law and promoting human rights. The commendation followed a donation on Thursday in Bor, which included essential logistical materials such[Read More…]
Woman found dead in Aweil Center County
By Hou Akot Hou A woman was discovered dead at Bar-Mayen in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Gazal state, on Wednesday. The unidentified woman believed to be around 35 years old, reportedly succumbed after drinking heavily and attempting to return home. Peter Natale, the commissioner of Aweil Center[Read More…]
Activists abducted in Yei
By James Innocent Two members of a civil society organization were reported abducted in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State, according to Arikanjilo Modi, a representative from the group. Theon Maridi Road in Otogo Payam They were identified as John Kenyi Santino, a Monitoring and Evaluation officer for[Read More…]
Gov’t investigating foreign military encroachments
By Deng Ghai Deng Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has revealed that the government is actively investigating reports of foreign military encroachments into South Sudan’s territory. The incursions, attributed to the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) and Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have been identified as a[Read More…]
GRANT: South Sudan among beneficiaries of China’s $50 billion
By William Madouk Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to spend 360 billion Yuan equivalent to over $50 billion and support infrastructure that would create millions of job opportunities in Africa. In a speech at the opening of China-Africa cooperation summit, President Xi promised delegates from African nations that China[Read More…]
Yei Agricultural Training Centre upgrades curricula
By Bosco Bush Crop Training Center (CTC), a major Agriculture Vocational Training Institute in Yei River County has updated and upgraded its curricula to align with regional standards. Initially, offering a nine-month certified course in agriculture, the training centre has now transitioned to a comprehensive one-year program that provides[Read More…]
MP decries delay in travel document issuance
By William Madouk A cashier at Nagero County Education Department, Western Equatoria State Mr. Peter John Mungo, has been suspended over the disappearance of SSP 18 million intended for teachers’ October salaries. In a suspension letter issued by Nagero Commissioner Gabriel Ferdinando Nvolo, Mungo was placed on a three-month[Read More…]
City Review, Al-Hagiga Newspapers fire protesting journalists
By William Madouk The management of The City Review and Al-Hagiga newspapers have terminated the contracts of eight journalists citing redundancy as the reason for their dismissal. However, the affected journalists refused to sign the termination letters. “We write to formally notify you that, regrettably, your position has been[Read More…]
US donates Mpox test kits to South Sudan
By Bosco Bush United States government has donated at least 96 Monkeypox reagent kits to the South Sudan National Public Health Laboratory to facilitate effective testing of suspected Mpox cases in the country. In a statement, the U.S. Embassy announced that the kits are being supplied by the U.S.[Read More…]
Horn of Africa to receive $151 million Green Climate Fund
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Six countries in the Horn of Africa, including South Sudan, are set to benefit from a $151 million Green Climate Fund provided by the African Development Bank to address climate vulnerability. The project, titled “Building Climate Resilience for Food and Livelihoods in the Horn of[Read More…]
MP proposes suspension of Oil for roads project fund
By William Madouk A lawmaker in the National Legislative Assembly has proposed an ambitious plan to address the 10-month salary arrears owed to civil servants, organized forces, and constitutional post holders. Changkuoth Bichiock Reth, chairperson of the Specialized Committee on Finance and Economic Planning, suggested that funds from 20[Read More…]
ANOTHER INCURSION: Sudan’s RSF invades Raja, exploits gold
By Deng Ghai Deng The Commissioner of Raja County in Western Bahr el Ghazal State has reported that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have encroached into South Sudan territory and are currently occupying at least five payams within the area. Commissioner Musa disclosed on Wednesday that the RSF, which[Read More…]
Yei Hospital lacks power supply
By James Innocent The medical director of Yei Civil Hospital, Dr. Morbe Taban, has revealed that the hospital is struggling to operate due to a lack of electricity. This shortage is severely impacting medical surgeries and other essential operations. Dr. Morbe explained, “We are really facing a lot of[Read More…]
Norway appoints new Ambassador to South Sudan
By No. 1 Citizen The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Juba has announced the arrival of Mr. Roar Haugsdal as the new Ambassador South Sudan. Ambassador Haugsdal succeeds former Ambassador Linken Nymann Berryman. Prior to his appointment, Ambassador Haugsdal held prominent roles within the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including[Read More…]
Juba Commissioner vows justice for Molobur youths
By William Madouk Juba County Commissioner Eng. Emmanuel Tete Ezbon has pledged to ensure that those responsible for the deaths of three youths in Molobur Boma will face justice. Commissioner Tete promised to leave no stone unturned until the perpetrators are brought to justice, vowing to take action against[Read More…]
MPs raise concern over falling security
By Bosco Bush Lawmakers at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly have voiced concern over the country’s security situation amidst rampant insecurity cases reported. Recently, the country has witnessed an alarming rise in violence including armed conflicts in Nasir County, Yambio, and Eastern Equatoria. The latest incursion of the Uganda[Read More…]
Multipurpose Centre, Special Protection Unit inaugurated in Magwi
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Government of Japan, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has inaugurated a Multipurpose Training Centre and Special Protection Unit in Magwi County, Eastern Equatorial State. The Special Protection Unit provides the entry points and paths for victims and witnesses to report[Read More…]