By Mũmbi Kagombe As the Strategy Enablement Manager at Stanbic Bank, my passion lies in fostering financial inclusion and driving economic growth. Additionally, I firmly believe in the positive impact of sports in empowering youth and promoting peace. This is also reflected in my private life, where I lead[Read More…]
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Sacked: National Finance minister exits office
By No. 1 Citizen President Salva Kiir has sacked the Minister of Finance and Planning, Eng Awow Daniel Chuang after four months in office. In a series of Republican Decrees read over the State South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation (SSBC) last evening, Kiir appointed, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater as the[Read More…]
Awerial County relocates cemetery from town
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Awerial County, Lakes state have relocated a 200-square-meter cemetery to the Roordit and Amuom cattle camp areas. This decision was made following the designation of the old cemetery site as the location for Kon Anok Secondary School in Awerial County. Philip Mawut Garang,[Read More…]
Kiir opens PPC headquarters
By No. 1 Citizen President Salva Kiir Mayardit officially opened the headquarters of the Political Parties Council (PPC), marking an important step in the country’s transition towards a multiparty system. “This is a big step in the history of our multi-party system in our country,” he said. “It will[Read More…]
Refugees, returnees plead for assistance
By Hou Akot Hou Hundreds of returnees and refugees who have fled the conflict in Sudan’s Meram region are calling on the authorities to provide urgent humanitarian aid, including food and shelter. Gar Tut Gar, a representative of the returnees based in Majok-Yithiou municipality along the Sudan border, said[Read More…]
CES Chamber of Commerce boss under arrest
By Bosco Bush Chairperson of the Central Equatoria State (CES) Chamber of Commerce, Robert Pitia, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), according to a family member. Stephen Wani Aquilino, a colleague, reported that Pitia went missing on Monday afternoon and was later found in custody at[Read More…]
Two killed, three others wounded in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang At least two people have been killed and three others wounded in clashes between two sub-clans of Cueibet County, Lakes State. Lakes State police Spokesman, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac said the clashes erupted between two clans of Pagok and Padol at the side of Pagoor[Read More…]
Mysterious disease kills 75 cattle in Awerial County
By Yang Ater Yang Cattle keepers in Awerial County are facing a devastating outbreak of an unknown disease that has killed approximately 75 cattle in the past three weeks. The disease has caused alarming symptoms, including severe wounds on the hooves, body swelling, and rapid decline, leading to death[Read More…]
Parliament ratifies Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework
By No. 1 Citizen Parliament on July 8, 2024, unanimously ratified the Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) of the Nile River Basin. This long-awaited agreement aims to establish a cooperative framework for the management and development of the Nile River Basin’s water resources. The ratification was warmly welcomed by the[Read More…]
President Kiir inaugurates Central Bank headquarters
By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir Mayardit inaugurated the newly constructed headquarters of the Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) in Juba. The 12-storey building, constructed by the Chinese firm Shandong Hi-Speed Co-Ltd, is designed to accommodate around 500 people and includes office spaces and recreational facilities. Construction began in[Read More…]
NBG launches livestock vaccination against Anthrax
By Hou Akot Hou The Ministry of Animal Resources in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state has launched a vaccination campaign to protect domestic livestock, particularly cattle, goats, and sheep, against infectious diseases such as anthrax. Angelo Ajiing Uguak, the State Director-General of the Ministry of Animal Resources, stated that[Read More…]
Empowering youth advocates for sexual and reproductive health
By Kidega Livingstone Peter Pitia, the Vice Chairperson representing the youth of Rajaf Payam in Juba, Central Equatorial State, is on a mission to challenge the status quo and ensure that everyone’s rights and dignity are respected. Peter lives in a community grappling with issues like early forced marriages,[Read More…]
SSOMA firm on lean gov’t demand
By No. 1 Citizen South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) parties have firmly reiterated their demand for a lean government in South Sudan, stating that the country’s current bloated administration is unaffordable given the country’s bankrupt status. In a statement, SSOMA made it clear that the proposal for a[Read More…]
OBSTACLE: Tumaini Initiative stuck over NSS Bill
By No. 1 Citizen South Sudanese Opposition Parties to the Nairobi peace talks have declared that they will not sign any agreement unless the recently passed National Security Bill is repealed. In a statement released yesterday, the opposition parties stated that the ongoing crises in South Sudan are rooted[Read More…]
Activist receives death threats over NSS Bill
By Bosco Bush A civil society activist has reported that he is receiving death threats from anonymous people following his criticism of the National Security Service Act 2014 (Amendment) Bill 2024. On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) passed the National Security Act 2014 (Amendment)[Read More…]
Two abducted children rescued
By Ijoo Bosco Two children who were abducted in Lowoi Payam, Torit County, by armed men allegedly from Greater Pibor Administrative Area have been recused by community youth. Authorities said two of the abductors were killed by the youth who went after them. Lowoi Paramount Chief, Khamis Thomas Okanyi[Read More…]
Otuho King requests Parish for Hiyala Payam
By Ijoo Bosco King of Otuho Mayya, His Majesty David Oyalala has called on the Catholic Diocese of Torit to establish a parish and build a church in Hiyala Payam, to end the cycle of revenge attacks and promote peace in the area. This request came during the first[Read More…]
Governor Uber convenes symposium with leaders
By Hou Akot Hou The newly appointed Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Simon Uber Mawut, held his first official meeting on Saturday with officials and prominent figures from the state. The symposium, convened in Juba, was aimed at familiarizing the governor with the pressing issues facing the[Read More…]
Commissioner forms committee to settle chieftaincy dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil North Commissioner, Kiir Chan Wol, has established an interim committee to help settle the ongoing conflict between two rival chiefs, Aturjong Aturjong and Dau Deng Nyuol. According to the Commissioner, the committee is composed of seasoned local chiefs who have previously handled similar disputes[Read More…]
Lakes State leaders trained on Transitional Justice
By Yang Ater Yang A 3-day workshop on traditional justice has been concluded in Rumbek Lakes State. Over 42 participants were in attendance. The workshop brought together government officials, chiefs, civil society members, security forces, youth, and women to discuss the concept of transitional justice. Pontus Joseph, the Human[Read More…]