By Deng Ghai Deng Failure of South Sudan government delegation to arrive Nairobi on November 11, as initially scheduled, has delayed the much-anticipated resumption of peace talks with holdout opposition groups. The Kenya-led Tumaini (Hope) Peace Initiative which was expected to restart on Monday, hinges on response of the government[Read More…]
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Nicky Prince refutes impregnating a female artist
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Hard Life Avenue vocalist Nicky Prince has vehemently denied social media claims alleging a pre-marital affair with fellow singer Suzy Nadu, which resulted in her pregnancy. The two singers are well known for their collaborative song “Lee Miten,” which translates to “Up to When.” The song[Read More…]
Call to adopt mineral value addition for job creation
By William Madouk The Seventh Ministerial Summit of the Great Lakes region proposed a plan to promote value addition of minerals to empower local artisanal miners and create job opportunities for young people in the area. Martin Gama Abucha, the Minister of Mining, said the region is rich in[Read More…]
Lakes State celebrates Global Hand Washing Day
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State commemorated Global Hand Washing Day on November 8 at Akot Primary School in Rumbek East County. The event was organized by the Ministry of Land, Housing, and Public Utilities in collaboration with WASH partners. Sultan Mathiang Dut Malual, the paramount chief of Akot Payam,[Read More…]
South Sudan to feature in EAC Ateker cultural festival
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan is set to showcase its rich cultural heritage at the upcoming East African Ateker Community Cultural Festival, which will take place in Soroti City, Uganda. During the Council of Ministers meeting on Friday, Minister of Culture and National Heritage, Dr. Nadia Arop Dudi, announced[Read More…]
Over 1.4 million people affected by floods
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A recent report by South Sudan government and Inter-Agency agencies reveals an approximate of 1.4 million people across 43 counties and Abyei Administrative Area, have been severely impacted by widespread flooding. This natural disaster has caused significant displacement and suffering for countless families. Jonglei and Northern[Read More…]
South Sudan’s representative to UN reaffirms commitment to peace
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Cecilia Adut Manyok, addressed the UN Security Council, reaffirming the country’s dedication to regional cooperation and peace. Adut emphasized the significant strides South Sudan has made toward holding its long-awaited elections and assured the Council that there would[Read More…]
CES threatens to revoke trade licenses of “Jena Far” traders
By Bosco Bush Central Equatoria State (CES) has threatened to revoke the licenses of a company and traders that continue to produce and sell banned alcoholic liquor commonly known as “Jena Far.” Last Friday, CES Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Wani and other state officials inspected Juba suburbs to reinforce the[Read More…]
Cabinet endorses treaty regulating chemical production, consumption
By Philip Buda Ladu The Council of Ministers passed the 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The protocol now awaits parliamentary approval for South Sudan to adopt this crucial UN treaty on environmental protection. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is the[Read More…]
Activists denounce removal of ‘only female governor’
By Yiep Joseph Civil society activists have criticized the transitional government over the replacement of the only female governor, asserting that this action violates the mandate for women’s representation. On Friday, President Salva Kiir relieved Sarah Cleto, the governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, of her duties and[Read More…]
Engage Gen. Cirilo, Gen. Gatwech in talks-MP
By Yiep Joseph As the Tumaini Initiative resumes in Nairobi today, a member of the National Transitional Legislative Assembly (NTLA) emphasizes the need for an inclusive process, involving General Simon Gatwech Dual and General Thomas Cirilo. South Sudan’s unity government resumes negotiations with the holdout groups in Nairobi, but[Read More…]
Commuters defy travel ban on Juba-Bor highway
By Deng Ghai Deng Despite government-mandated 72-hour suspension following deadly violence along the Juba-Bor highway, many commuters and drivers are continuing to use the vital route, citing essential travel and trade needs. The move comes in the wake of a brutal attack on Wednesday that left at least 22[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to engage Gen. Cirilo in dialogue
By Yiep Joseph Activists in South Sudan are calling on the government to engage General Thomas Cirilo Swaka, leader of the National Salvation Front (NAS) in hopes of achieving inclusive peace in the country. This appeal comes as the Tumaini Initiative has nearly succeeded in bringing other members of[Read More…]
Eye Radio Journalist robbed at gunpoint
By Deng Ghai Deng A journalist with the Juba-based Eye Radio, Alhadi Awari, was robbed at gunpoint on Tuesday evening while driving home in the station’s office car. The incident took place around 10 AM on Friday, November 8, when an office vehicle, carrying a journalist and part of a[Read More…]
Gov’t, partners mark 20 years of Global Fund partnership
By No. 1 Citizen Government of South Sudan and its partners On Thursday, November 7, 2024, held an anniversary event to commemorate twenty years of the Global Fund Partnership in the country. The event featured calls for renewed investment and support to combat HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, strengthen health[Read More…]
HIV patients at risk as allegation of drug confiscation emerges
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Government officials have been accused of confiscating malaria, tuberculosis and antiretroviral drugs from HIV/AIDS, and TB patients putting their lives at risk. Executive Director of NASOSS, Peter Garang Ngor disclosed this during an event to mark 20 years of global fund support. Emphasizing the serious[Read More…]
Ruweng Legislative Council reopens
By Yiep Joseph Ruweng Chief Administrator, Tiob De Monyluak, reopened Ruweng Administrative Area’s Legislative Council with a strong call for members to oversee the executive. During the opening ceremony, Chief Administrator, Tiob called on the legislators to uphold with their oversight role of holding the Executive accountable on service delivery[Read More…]
Court pushes UAP case over missing documents
By William Madouk Juba High Court has again adjourned a court session between UAP Insurance Company and dismissed national staff due to missing employment documents. Justice Francis Amum adjourned the sitting on learning that contract documents bearing employment dates and termination letters for each of the former UAP national[Read More…]
Over 150 tons of substandard wheat flour destroyed
By Bosco Bush South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) impounded and disposed of at least 150 tons of substandard wheat flour at the Nimule border checkpoint on Thursday. The flour loaded fully in six trucks transited to South Sudan from Turkey, were confiscated for having the same manufacturing[Read More…]
Toposa community rejects Kenya’s plans to construct Nadapal-Nakodok road
By Bosco Bush Toposa community of Eastern Equatoria State denounced Kenya’s government plans to jointly launch the construction of 11km road linking Nadapal to Nakodok. During his official visit to Juba on November 6, Kenyan President William Ruto requested his South Sudanese counterpart, President Salva Kiir, to permit the construction[Read More…]