By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Turkiye Embassy in South Sudan, on Wednesday, distributed over 300 Ramadan food packages to venerable Muslim faithful in Juba. The food packages included cooking oil, lentils, beans, rice, sugar, and maize flour. The donation was handed over to the Muslim community by the Turkiye Cooperation[Read More…]
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ECSS distances itself from Bishop’s arrest in Bor
By Charles K Mark Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) Secretariat has distanced itself from the arrest of Reverend Ngong Ayuen Kur, the Bishop of Kolmerek in Jonglei State. The arrest, which occurred on Monday, followed a heated dispute between the embattled former Archbishop of Jonglei Internal Province, Ruben[Read More…]
Funding shortage threatens humanitarian response, MSF warns
Kidega Livingstone Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued a warning that the shortage in funding is jeopardizing the efforts of humanitarian actors in addressing the crisis in South Sudan. The organization has highlighted concerns regarding inadequate access to food, clean drinking water, and sanitation facilities, as well as the[Read More…]
Al-Merriekh FC Bentiu crowned champions
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Cup runners-up, El-Merriekh FC Bentiu has been crowned champion of the 2023/24 Bentiu Local Football Association League. El-Merriekh FC finished the season top of the table with 59 points above Bentiu City SC who finished the campaign second with 54 points out of[Read More…]
Munuki FC finishes in third place in 2023/24 Season
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Kator FC beats Munuki FC 2:0 to close the gap against fourth-place Viva Star FC to one point. Kator FC took the lead in the 17th minute of the first half through Makueth to take his goal tally to 4 goals in 2 matches for[Read More…]
SSFA bans Sub Local Associations from participation in National Championship
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football governing body, SSFA has banned unofficially recognized or unregistered Sub Local Football Associations from participating in the upcoming National Championship expected to take place this year. In total, there are 32 Local Football Associations across the country however only sixteen of them[Read More…]
Medic detained over girl’s death
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Yirol West County, Lakes State are holding a Ugandan man in connection with the death of a 12-year-old girl at a clinic in Yirol Town. Lakes State police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed the incident and provided details. “We received initial reports[Read More…]
Budget delay hinders assembly business-Nunu
Kidega Livingstone Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba said the delay in getting the allocated budget has derailed the activities of the August House Speaker Kumba specifically pointed out the delay in obtaining allocated funds from the National Ministry of Finance and[Read More…]
Kiir calls for economic diversity to avert crisis
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for a diversified economy to avert the biting economic crisis across the country. In his speech during the inauguration of the National Legislative Assembly, Mr. Kiir said current economic woes are due to the country’s overdependence on oil proceeds, adding[Read More…]
Nesitu solar power plant ready-Kiir
By William Madouk South Sudan government is expected to launch 20 megawatts of solar power constructed in the Nesitu area of Juba County in Central Equatoria State. In his speech at the inauguration of the national parliament, President Salva Kiir stated that the 20-megawatt solar power supply would provide[Read More…]
Economic crisis dominates Parliament reopening agenda
By Gladys Fred Kole President Salva Kiir Mayardit yesterday officially reopened the reconstituted transitional national legislature, marking a significant step forward in the country’s political landscape. After a hiatus of nearly four months, during which lawmakers were on recess, the parliament revived with a renewed focus on resolving the[Read More…]
No extension Elections, a must-Kiir
By Bida Elly David President Kiir vowed on Wednesday, not to accept another extension of the transitional government, saying there must be an election. He said this during the resumption of parliament after their 4-month recess since December last year. Addressing the lawmakers yesterday, the president stated that it[Read More…]
City Council warns vendors over littering, congestion
By Gladys Fred Kole Juba City Council (JCC) leadership has issued a stern warning to the roadside business operators over unnecessary littering and occupying roads. H.W Mogga Franco Wani the JCC deputy mayor for administration and finance currently acting mayor, said they have requested the small-scale businesses operating along[Read More…]
SPLM-IO denies defection of 150 officers
By Charles K Mark Sudan Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM–IO) has dismissed claims that more than 150 of their loyal members have defected to their main rivals, the SPLM IG. Chaguor Ater Bol, a member of parliament representing the SPLM-IO in Tonj of Warrap State, addressed the media on Tuesday[Read More…]
Raid leaves 4 dead in Tonj North
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Tonj North County, Warrap State, said four people are reported to have been killed in a cattle-raid incident that unfolded on Sunday at Kongor village. According to local authorities, the cattle rustlers reportedly attacked the area and went away with dozens of cattle,[Read More…]
UJOSS demands condolences to Allan’s family
By Kidega Livingstone Union of Journalists in South Sudan (UJOSS) has called on the government to write a condolence to the family of British-American journalist Christopher Allen. UJOSS commended the efforts of the Unity government in investigating the circumstances surrounding Allen’s killing on August 26th, 2017, in Kaya town,[Read More…]
Court suspends cargo fees
By staff writer & Agencies A High Court in Mombasa, Kenya has suspended collection of $350 Electronic Cargo Tracking Notes charges levied by the government of South Sudan. “Conservatory order is hereby issued staying the implementation of the decision,” a court order seen by this outlet indicates. The court[Read More…]
SPLM-IO decries Dr. Machar’s continued restriction
By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) echoed that Dr. Riek Machar is still restricted in Juba and cannot travel freely. Dr. Machar returned in 2019, after signing of the 2018 peace deal and he has since been stuck in the capital, Juba. SPLM-IO party interim Secretary-General,[Read More…]
Traders must reduce prices-Ayii
By Bida Elly David Following a recent drop in dollar rate against South Sudanese pound, the business community has directed all traders to lower commodity prices immediately or face measures. Commodity prices in the market have drastically risen in the past two weeks as a result of the fluctuating[Read More…]
Schools reopening excites Magwi learners
By Ijoo Bosco Students in Magwi Center said they are excited about the reopening of schools after the heatwave. After a two-week heat wave break, there is a deep sense of excitement in the air as learners prepare to resume their classes. Many parents have shared their concerns about[Read More…]