By Kidega Livingstone Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) petition for fair payment of journalists and media workers by employers in the country. In a press statement, UJOSS, an umbrella of professional journalists, raises concern about exploitation of journalists, in the country. It stressed that some of the[Read More…]
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UNMISS mandate extends; Russia, China abstain vote
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for one year. The Council adopted resolution 2729 (2024) with a vote of 13 in favour, none against, and two abstentions from Russia and China. The resolution, which[Read More…]
DILEMMA; December polls in question
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s December elections, intended to be free, fair, and credible, face uncertainty. Recent online reports claim President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar agreed to a postponement. However, the ruling SPLM party denies this, insisting the 2024 elections remain on schedule. Policy[Read More…]
Chagor’s party protests dismissal
By Staff Writer South Sudan United Movement (SSUM), a party signatory to the revitalized peace agreement under the umbrella of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), has protested the removal of former Jonglei State Governor Denay Jock Chagor. SSUM, in a statement seen by the No. 1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]
Statistics ahead of Yei Joints Stars Vs Tiger United
By Kei Emmanuel Duku As South Sudan Women’s Cup third edition ends today in Buluk Training Centre, Yei Super Queens, the reigning champions, will face Tiger United (Kuajok) at 3 PM. This year’s edition had the Nile Eagles of Bor and Bentiu City SC from Bentiu as newcomers to[Read More…]
Multitude IDPs stranded at Rokon-RRC
By William Madouk Over a thousand people fleeing conflict in Minga Payam of Western Equatoria State (WES) are stranded in Rokon Payam, Central Equatoria State. Relief and Rehabilitation Commission’s acting chairperson in Yambio, Thomas Aringa said civilians vacate Minga due to clashes between government forces and National Salvation Front[Read More…]
Returnees persevering hardship
By Hou Akot Hou Returnees in Northern Bahr el Ghazal are living under severe adversity, a local chief told the state governor. Chief Deng Kuol Garang said returnees in the area lack of water points, food insecurity and limited access to good schools. The area chief reported the deaths[Read More…]
A school under investigation over electric shock
By Gladys Fred Kole Darling Wisdom Academy Primary and Secondary Boarding School is being investigated over electrocution to death of one of its students. National Ministry of General Education and Instruction reports investigating the school administration over the death case. Deputy Minister, Martin Tako Moyi told journalists on[Read More…]
At least 8 dead, 13 injured in hoary dispute over a bull
By Yang Ater Yang Eight people were killed, and 13 others wounded in clashes between two sub-clans of the Gok community in Cueibet County, Lakes State, last Thursday. The dispute stemmed from a prestigious bull named “Makur,” according to Lakes State Police Spokesman Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac. “In 2013,[Read More…]
S.4 results expected in three weeks
By Gladys Fred Kole Marking of South Sudan Certificates of Secondary Education (CSE) examinations is on progress, and results will be ready in three weeks’ time. According to the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, the marking delayed due to challenges in funding for the exercise. Deputy Minister Martin[Read More…]
Fear grips, homes deserted as thousand flee Tombura over violence
By Charles K Mark People continue to run to UN Protection of Civilian Camps, Schools, and Health Centers for safety due to fear of raging communal violence in Tombura County, Western Equatoria State. A youth leader, Oliver Abdalla describes the scenario as tainted with continued abductions since the unrest[Read More…]
Taxes hamper humanitarian aid delivery
By Staff writer Humanitarian partners in South Sudan have called for urgent removal of recently imposed taxes and charges on aid supplies imported into the country. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) made the appeal, in press release, on Sunday evening. UN Mission in the[Read More…]
Over one million children malnourished- report
By Charles K Mark Aid agency seeks partnerships as malnutrition cases rise and more people are exposed to fatal disease outbreaks in South Sudan. The medical agency, Doctors without Borders, urges a major shift in humanitarian aid delivery as South Sudan faces recurring epidemic outbreaks. According to the health[Read More…]
SQUABBLE: Political Party faults Abdelbagi, Bakosoro of injustice
By William Madouk South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) puts Vice President for Service Cluster, Hussien Abdelbagi Akol, and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Jospeh Bangasi Bakosoro, on the spotlight for meddling in its internal affairs. SSNMC Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Mogga Charles told journalists in a press[Read More…]
South Sudan Women’s Cup Finals; Yei Joint Stars to face Tiger FC
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In another one-sided game played in Buluk Training Centre on Sunday morning, Yei Joint Stars produced a stunning performance, beating Al-Hilal FC Women of Wau by 4:0. It was business done for Coach Sony Harriet’s side before halftime as her troops advanced to the[Read More…]
SSFA releases 2023/2024 National League Fixtures
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has released 2023-24 National League fixtures. According to the fixture unveiled on Saturday afternoon, at Rock City, the tournament kicks off on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the two hosting cities. At least 12 teams will participate in the 11th[Read More…]
Catholic Bishop calls for a state of emergency over unrest
Kidega Livingstone Catholic Bishop of Tambura-Yambio Diocese appealed to President Salva Kiir Mayardit to declare a state of emergency in Tambura after communal attacks. Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala made the call following spate of attacks in Tambura County of Western Equatoria State that has displaced many people. On Thursday,[Read More…]
Cassava farming pays South Sudanese refugees
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese living in Pagirinya refugee settlement in Adjumani District of Uganda, are reaping big from cassava farming. The success followed an agreement between UNHCR and host community in 2022, to donate land for refugees who have shown interest in farming. More than 100 refugees[Read More…]
Funding delays marking of S. 4 Examinations
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Marking of South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examination papers is yet to start on Monday. Secretary General of the National Examination (NEC), Mr. Simon Nyok Deng, disclosed to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, that the exercise delayed due to funding challenges. In early[Read More…]
Over 7 million face acute food insecurity
By Kei Emmanuel Duku More than 7.8 million out of 12.4 million South Sudanese, including another 2.9 million, who are in an emergency, are under acute food insecurity-report. According to Global Network Against Food Crisis report, the number is expected to reduce slightly by 700,000 between April and July[Read More…]