National

Fate of 2024 Elections depend on peace parties-Ramaphosa

By William Madouk   South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa appeals to parties to navigate challenges ahead and exit the country through peaceful democratic exercise. Appreciating his meeting with principals and parties to the peace deal, Ramaphosa was grateful for “frank” and “comprehensive” briefing on the September 2018 agreement. “The people[Read More…]

Farmers call for security, gov’t support

By Charles K Mark   Farmers participating in an inclusive agribusiness club exhibition in Juba have voiced concerns about the prevailing insecurity that hampers their ability to engage in large-scale agricultural production. They believe that with improved security measures and government support, the country has the potential to significantly boost[Read More…]

Police condemn revenge killing

  By Yang Ater   Authorities in Lakes State are pursuing a suspect involved in the killing of an individual from Panyijiar County in Unity State last week. The incident occurred in Amongpiny Payam. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, in an interview with the No. 1 Citizen[Read More…]

Security violations threaten elections-CTSAM-VM

By Bida Elly David   Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangement, Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAM-VM) has raised concerns over security incidents that could disrupt upcoming elections. During a regular meeting, CTSAM-VM’s chairperson Major General Hailu Gonfa Eddosa, stated the clashes between the SSPDF forces and armed youth in Nasir in[Read More…]

Vatican suspends Fr. Mathiang Machol

By Charles K Mark   Top Catholic leadership in the Vatican, Rome, has suspended South Sudanese priest, Fr. Mathiang Machol from the Holy Calling.   Fr. Mathiang has recently been released from prison after spending nearly three years in jail on charges of plotting to kill then-Bishop Christian Carlassare of the[Read More…]