By Bida Elly David Pope Francis on Sunday named Archbishop, His Grace, Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla as Cardinal of Juba. The pontiff, during “Angelus” at St Peter’s Square in Vatican announced the appointment of Archbishop Ameyu, the first Cardinal for Juba, alongside 20 other new cardinals. The shepherds of God[Read More…]

By Staff writer United States of America (USA) has called on South Sudan’s transitional government to address obstacles for the country to hold credible elections. Antony J. Blinken, the US secretary of state made the call in a statement to the people of South Sudan to mark the 12th Independence[Read More…]

By Manas James Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology has launched a rice research and training center at the institution’s main campus in the Jonglei State capital, Bor. About 2500 m2 rice farm was opened in a groundbreaking ceremony last week. Korean peacekeepers with the United Nations[Read More…]

By staff writer Despite the absence of a central event, South Sudan marked its 12th Independence anniversary peacefully in a decentralized manner at states, counties and among social groups across the country. In Juba City, July 8th night witnessed social places filled with jubilant citizens who waited to usher in[Read More…]

By William Madouk Women and girls in South Sudan appealed to President Salva Kiir to act on persistent early and forced marriages. In an open letter to the president, young women and girls of South Sudan lamented gross human rights violations against forced child marriage. “We, the young women and[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudanese citizens have launched a National Network Against Tribalism (N’NAT) to combat segregation and nepotism in the country. Tribalism has remained a longstanding issue nationwide and as a main factor contributing to persistent skirmishes and instability among communities. The anti-ethno coalition will focus its main efforts[Read More…]

By Khamis Cosmas Lokudu El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific, setting the stage for a likely surge in global temperatures, disruptive weather, and climate patterns. “El Nino describes the warming of sea surface temperature,” World Meteorological Organization warned. The World Meteorological Organization forecasts that there is a[Read More…]

By William Madouk Western Bahr El-Ghazal governor, Sarah Cleto, briefed President Salva Kiir Mayardit on agriculture and prevailing situations in the state. Ms. Cleto is reported to have briefed the head of state on security and development efforts, including ongoing agricultural projects in the state meant to combat hunger and[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan-Uganda cross-border disagreement over impounded trucks of toxic goods has not affected trading activities between the two countries despite a looming stalemate. An article published on one of Uganda’s newspapers alleged that truck drivers and importers had refused in protest to cross the Nimule town[Read More…]

By staff writer South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday revoked appointments of four lawmakers from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). One affected legislator was an appointee of the National Agenda while three others from the Other Political Parties (OPP). The exiting legislators include: John Deng Obai, representing[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, (OCHA) South Sudan has released US$8 million to provide life-saving assistance to thousands of people who fled Sudan conflict. Coordinator ad interim for South Sudan, Mr. Peter Van der Auweraert announced the fund in a statement seen by No.[Read More…]

By William Madouk Parties to revitalized peace deal are urged to speed up reconstitute and operationalize political parties Council (PPC) and national elections commission (NEC) ahead of the 2024 general polls. Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), Interim Chairperson, Charles Tai Gituai said that the benchmarks must be met[Read More…]

By Malek Arol Four-storey building under construction in Juba’s Hai Thoura neighborhood collapsed Thursday; killing one person on spot while four other workers sustained injuries. According to Stephen Taban, an eyewitness who was close to the site, the building collapsed at around 9:00 Am, while the engineers were at work[Read More…]

By William Madouk National Transitional Committee (NTC) said lack of funding remains a serious challenge hindering the expeditious implementation of the security arrangement. Stephen Par Kuol, the NTC’s head of the secretariat, disclosed on Thursday, during the 30th plenary of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), in Juba.[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Canadian government on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, designated a new head of mission to its embassy in the Republic of South Sudan. In a statement, seen by this outlet, Canada’s foreign ministry said Minister, Mélanie Joly has appointed Aly-Khan Rajani as its new ambassador to South[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou Joyous moments come to an end. As Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Supporters who converged at Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal State, for a splendid rally, at last, retreat home. Northern Bahr El Gazal state Minister of Information, William Anyuon Kuol, said that SPLM supporters from[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan National police spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin alerts Gudele One residents to prepare vacating the area before law enforcement personnel implements court eviction order. “We got the court ruling in our favor because those are citizens, as we told them before. We have the[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David At least four people were wounded on Tuesday after security officers open fire on Nakasongola Church members protesting a demolition exercise near South Sudan parliamentary building. Police spokesperson, Gen. Daniel Justin said the gunshots started after a strange man, believed to have been a member of[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese Student’s Association in Malaysian Universities has urged leaders in the country to embrace the spirit of peaceful coexistence and unity. The students made the appeal in Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, ahead of South Sudan’s 12th Independence anniversary. The event in Kuala Lumpur was marked[Read More…]