By Bosco Bush Amidst an ailing economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pledged support to South Sudan in the areas of economic management, technical systems, and policy advice. South Sudan’s economy is plunging as families grapple with high cost of living caused by hyperinflation and extreme currency depreciation.[Read More…]
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GUNFIREP: Defiant drivers trigger shooting-Army
By Philip Buda Ladu The spokesperson of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang has stated that the terrifying Tuesday night heavy gunfire in Juba was ignited by two drivers who defied some security checks. The SSPDF spokesperson narrated that two separate, related incidents[Read More…]
Three injured in revenge attack
By Yang Ater Yang At least three people were shot and wounded in a revenge attack in the Rumbek Central County area over the weekend, according to local authorities. Lakes State Police Spokesman Major Elijah Mabor Makuac told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Monday that the overall security[Read More…]
Jonglei forms committee to restore calm in Duk, Twic East counties
By Deng Ghai Deng Against a backdrop of heightened tensions and recent deadly clashes, the Jonglei State Legislative Assembly has moved decisively to address the unrest in Duk and Twic East Counties by forming a dedicated committee aimed at restoring peace. Chaired by Hon. Maker Chol Adol, the 7-member[Read More…]
MP slams Boda-Boda Association over extortion
By William Madouk A legislator from the national legislative assembly criticized the Boda-boda Association in Juba for extorting money from bike riders and ignoring their concerns. Lawmaker Majak Abraham, who represents Jonglei State, stated that the South Sudan Boda-boda Association is focused on collecting membership fees but neglecting the[Read More…]
Parliament passes National Bureau of Statistics Bill
By Philip Buda Ladu The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has unanimously passed the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Bill 2024 from its third and final reading stages, awaiting the president’s assent into law. With the passing of this bill, once signed by the president, the “Southern Sudan Center[Read More…]
Juba County dislodges roadside vendors
By Kidega Livingstone Authorities of Juba County, Central Equatoria State, have expelled vendors from the street of Kubri Habuba Market under Luri Payam. This action was taken after a hundred vendors, most of whom were women selling vegetables and produce, took up space on the street, which made it[Read More…]
Improved water supply excites Torit women
By Ijoo Bosco The women of Torit municipal council in South Sudan have welcomed the commissioning and handover of the rehabilitated and expanded water supply system in the state capital. The project was funded by the German embassy and implemented by UNICEF in collaboration with the state government. The[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji County shooting leaves 3 soldiers dead
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Kajo-Keji County commander Brig. Gen. Malong Agat said a Monday shooting inside a military barracks left three South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) soldiers dead. The deceased were identified as Maj. Santino Lual Akol Bul, 1st Sergeant Victor Deng Ajang Deng, and William Deng Mawien[Read More…]
At least 1,000 police officers graduate in Aweil
By William Madouk South Sudan National Police Service graduated 1,000 police officers after successfully completing a 6-month refreshment training in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. Addressing the officers, the Assistance Inspector General of Police for Training, Lt-Gen, James Duop said the refreshment training is to up the capacity[Read More…]
Rights Body condemns harassment of Eye Radio Journalist
By Bosco Bush A human rights organization has condemned the continued harassment of journalists in South Sudan, with the latest incident involving an Eye Radio reporter. Eye Radio reported an assault on one of their reporters (name withheld) while covering an official inspection of AK Company in Juba Na[Read More…]
Attack near South Sudan-Ethiopia border leaves 5 students dead
By Deng Ghai Deng Five students were killed and four others were injured in an attack near the South Sudan-Ethiopia border by armed assailants. The students were traveling to Jonglei State’s Akobo County when the attack occurred. Several others are still missing as a result of the incident. Akobo[Read More…]
Abductors demand SSP 2 million ransom
By Bosco Bush Abductors of two medical staff and a local chief are now demanding a ransom of SSP 2 million. On July 20, 2024, in Morobo County, two medical staff and a local chief were abducted by alleged members of the National Salvation Front. According to the office[Read More…]
Finance Minister to face MPs’ wrath over economic decay
By William Madouk A member of national assembly has expressed grave concerns over the country’s deteriorating economic situation, marked by a skyrocketing exchange rate and runaway inflation. Legislator Natalina Amjima raised alarm over the failing economy, citing the fluctuating exchange rate that has weakened the value of the South Sudan[Read More…]
Police rushes to quell deadly Duk, Twic East clashes
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Jonglei State have dispatched police forces to quell deadly clashes between rival communities of Duk and Twic East Counties. Maj. Gen. Elia Costa, the Jonglei State police commissioner, confirmed that nine people were killed and eight others wounded during clashes between the Hol[Read More…]
Prison Director suspended after jailbreak
By Deng Ghai Deng The director of Bor Central Prison has been suspended following a daring prison break that saw at least four inmates forcefully freed by armed assailants in the Tibeek suburb on Saturday. Eyewitness Nyok Malet, reporting via a WhatsApp group, stated that members of the Hol[Read More…]
South Sudanese arrested with loaded Pistol at Elegu border
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Border officials have intercepted South Sudanese national at Elegu One Stop Border post, smuggling loaded pistol. The discovery was made during a routine check of passengers entering Uganda. According to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), the pistol was found hidden inside a passenger’s luggage. The[Read More…]
Medical staff, local chief abducted in Morobo
By Bosco Bush Parts of Central Equatoria State, have been plagued by a series of abductions and disappearances allegedly carried out by members of the National Salvation Front (NAS) rebel group. The latest incident occurred on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Morobo County when an ambulance transporting medical staff[Read More…]
Heavy rains leave over 1,000 homeless in Leer
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Over 1,300 people have been displaced by floods triggered by heavy rains in Leer County, Unity State, according to the Community for Progress Organization (CEPO). The affected areas include Adok, Yang, and Thonyor Payams, where the week-long downpours have destroyed homes and farmland. Residents who[Read More…]
Parliament sitting halts over Power shortage
By Philip Buda Ladu Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has felt the pinch of the unreliable electricity supply in the country as its Monday ordinary sitting was abruptly adjourned due to a power shortage. The August House, on meeting its quorum for the day, was set to debate the[Read More…]