By Hou Akot Hou About 3,410 teachers in Aweil East County will participate in evaluation interviews conducted by the Aweil East County’s Education Department on June 15th, 2024. The assessments aim to gauge the qualifications and competencies of the teaching staff, in order to identify areas for professional development[Read More…]
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Devastating floods threaten Juba Nabari
By Kidega Livingstone Residents of Juba Nabari West, Block 2 are increasingly concerned about the flood water that surges through their neighbourhood during the rainy season. The rushing water, which flows from the Simoni Jada Bridge, has affected thousands of households, causing displacement of many people after it destroyed[Read More…]
Jadalla calls for strengthening SPLM party policies
By Staff writer Central Equatoria State’s Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) chairperson, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has called for the state leadership to put more effort into ensuring the effective implementation of the party’s policies. Jadalla made this call during a meeting with the party leadership of the state[Read More…]
Electricity kills man in Warrap
By Hou Akot Hou A 25-year-old man was electrocuted and killed on the spot at Akon payam in Gogrial West County, Warrap State on Thursday. The victim, identified as Deng Chan, was a trader who sold phones and SIM cards. He reportedly climbed on the roof of his tukul[Read More…]
Arab nomads seek extended stay in Aweil amid drought
By Hou Akot Hou Pastoralist nomads from Sudan’s Rezigat tribe, who have been staying in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, have requested an extension of their stay in the area due to a severe drought affecting their home regions. Majok Dengdit, the secretary for the local[Read More…]
Language barrier hinders justice to refugees-Chief Justice
By Charles K Mark Chief Justice, Chan Reec Madut, has raised concerns about the lack of justice accessibility for some refugees in the country. He highlighted that individuals whose rights are at risk are often caught in the middle due to a lack of knowledge about legal procedures. Madut[Read More…]
First female EAC Secretary General takes office
By Bida Elly David East African Community (EAC) has sworn in its new Secretary General, Veronica Mueni Nduva, making her the first woman to assume this role. Nduva, who hails from the Republic of Kenya, was confirmed in the position on Friday. She is the first female to lead[Read More…]
PEACE MATRIX: Parties close to deal
By William Madouk Focus is now on the Government of South Sudan and the South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) to provide their input into a 75-page document that will be transformed into peace protocols. Michael Makuei, the Minister of Information and the Rapporteur, stated that the mediators have[Read More…]
Fifty Days to Paris Olympic 2024
South Sudan national Olympic Committee (SSNOC) has launched 50 days countdown to Paris Olympic 2024 in Juba. Honorable minister of youth and sports, President SSNOC UNDP, JAICA, Embassies and ambassador of sports H.E Shahid Sajjad Hussain participated celebrations and witnessed the 50 days countdown. Ambassador of sports SSNOC, Shahid Sajjad[Read More…]
CES cabinet adopts groundnut project
By Bida Elly David The government of Central Equatoria State (CES) has taken a proactive step through its Ministry of Agriculture to boost food production through the adoption of a groundnut pilot project. This came after the CES State Minister of Agriculture tabled a proposal for a groundnut seed[Read More…]
Democratic Change party celebrates 15th anniversary
By William Madouk Democratic Change Party (DC) marked its 15th anniversary of its establishment, yesterday. The party was founded on June 6, 2009, and has overcome hurdles to reach this milestone and continue its mission of advancing democratic principles in the country. Speaking during a low-key celebration event, the[Read More…]
Criminal Procedure Act 2008, first review completed
By Kidega Livingstone The South Sudan Law Reform Commission and a team of legal experts have completed the initial review of the 2008 Criminal Procedure Act. During the review, the commission and the stakeholders, which included members of the South Sudan Bar Association and the military justice system, gathered[Read More…]
MoU to empower youth inked
By Kidega Livingstone Ministry of Youth and Sports as signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the international NGO, Plan International, which aims to empower young people in the areas of sports activities, peace, and gender equality. The Partnership also aim to ensure that the rights of youth to[Read More…]
Gov’t to unveil Wildlife Migration Outlook
By Philip Buda Ladu Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, Rizik Hassan Zacharia, has announced that it will launch the Wildlife Migration Outlook survey results this month. The announcement comes after he met with President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday. He briefed Kiir about the recent wildlife population census[Read More…]
UNDP pledges support for Olympic qualifiers
By Kidega Livingstone United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has pledged to provide full support for South Sudanese athletes qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Speaking during an event to mark the countdown to Paris 2024, UNDP Deputy Country Director Titus Osundina expressed the organization’s commitment to the South[Read More…]
DC party lays base expansion strategy
By William Madouk Democratic Change (DC) party is optimistic about cementing the party’s support base in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGS) and Abyei Administrative Area. The Party’s Chairperson, Onyoti Adigo, who also serves as the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, revealed that the party is in the advanced[Read More…]
Traditional leaders key in integrating blood compensation into law
By Kidega Livingstone A legal expert has suggested the full involvement and support of traditional leaders in the incorporation of blood compensation into the country’s legal framework. The expert noted that the practice of blood compensation varies significantly across different tribes and states in South Sudan. Currently, the Criminal[Read More…]
Futuyo’s aides arrested over counterfeit notes
By Philip Buda Ladu National Security Service (NSS) Internal Security Bureau (ISB) has arrested officials as suspected people in possession of two money counterfeiting machines and black dollars in Yambio, Western Equatoria state. Speaking to national broadcaster SSBC, George Luate, the acting Director of Public Relations at the National[Read More…]
MPs interrogate Lomuro over $10 million missing peace fund
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Assembly, on Thursday questioned Minister of Cabinet Affairs, over $10 million meant for peace implementation mechanisms. The lawmakers grilled Martin Elia Lomuro on alleged disappearance of the peace funds. According to Oyet Nathaniel Pierieno, the First Deputy Speaker, the House received petitions[Read More…]
Lakes State commences training of administrators
By Yang Ater Yang Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency in Lakes State, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched a three-month training program for local government administrators. The training aims to strengthen the capacity of local government administration in service delivery. Kaman[Read More…]