By Bida Elly David Lo’bonok community of Central Equatoria state has called for evacuation of SSPDF soldiers from the area following an attack of the head chief, Matayo Kenyi, which has left him hospitalized. The paramount chief was on August 29, 2023, shot and wounded by a suspected SSPDF soldier.[Read More…]

       By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s minister of transport seeks to strip production of motor vehicle licenses from the traffic police, saying it’s not under jurisdiction of the force. Madut Biar urged the parliament for legislation on the matter, saying vehicle licenses and logbooks falls under the[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark Youth Leaders from Eastern, Central, and Western Equatoria states have scheduled for February 2024 to conduct Unified Greater Equatoria Youth Leaders Conference. The conference is meant to promote unity, peace, and development within the Equatoria region. Charles Lado Daniel, chairperson of the Central Equatoria State Youth[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan government backed its elation and excitement as the Bright Stars shot up to defeated China 89-69 in Manila, Philippines. Just after the basketball team suffered a calamitous defeat against Puerto Rico with a 101-96 loss in overtime. They came back with rocket speed to smash[Read More…]

By William Madouk United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi appealed for one billion US dollars to address the humanitarian needs of Sudanese war victims in the region. Mr. Grandi said out of the one billion dollars, South Sudan will receive 356 million, while the remaining will go[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David National Minister of Labor, James Hot Mai says his docket sides with neither national nor foreign employees in disputes on payment and working conditions. He stated that the law always decides the outcome of such cases, not the ministry. Mai made these comments in response to[Read More…]

By William Madouk The UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi has called on the Sudanese warring parties to stop the raging conflict and seek dialogue to alleviate pressure on innocent civilians. Mr. Grandi stated his call was a humanitarian one to ease daily pressure on civilians in Sudan. “Remember those who[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Lawmakers at the National Legislative Assembly are urging livestock sector reforms in the country, citing sufficient livestock but limited economic benefits. This concern came following a fact-finding committee’s report on livestock and fisheries in Western Bah-El-Ghazal and Warrap States. This concern came following a report presented[Read More…]

By William Madouk National minister of health, Yolanda Awel Deng last week visited Malakal town in Upper Nile State to measure the general health situation of returnees and internally displaced persons. The visit aimed at assessing the health status in Malakal town and further give moral support to health staff[Read More…]

By Ngor Deng Matem UN High Commissioner for Refugee hails the government of South Sudan for opening its borders to welcome Sudanese refugees and third-country nationals fleeing the Sudan War. UNHCR boss, Filippo Grandi, who is in the country for a three-day tour had visited refugees of the four-month-long war[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan shoots rocket high to attain first-ever historic win in the ongoing Basketball World Cup with 89–69 points against China in Manila, Philippines. This comes after the Bright Stars suffered a calamitous defeat in their opening match of the tournament against Puerto Rico with a 101-96[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark Western Bahr El Gazel State governor, Hon. Sarah Cleto Hassan urged women to lead community dialogues in order to realize genuine peace in South Sudan. The governor was speaking during closure of a six-day training of trainers (ToT) workshop, in Wau. She said despite the fact[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang A driver working for a major national road construction company, African Resource Corporation (ARC), has been arrested for murder in Lakes State. The driver allegedly intentionally crushed and killed the project manager, identified as Besbele Tesfaya, along with assistant manager, Daniel Amana. The incident reportedly occurred[Read More…]

By William Madouk A group of 35 members of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) have defected to the ruling SPLM party. Under Colonel Padhor Marier Khor in Rubkona County, the group announced its defection to the ruling SPLM yesterday at Unity State capital, Bentiu. Unity state governor, Joseph[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria Internal Provence Anglican Communion (CEIPAC) holds South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) responsible for attacking, torturing, and looting Christians in Yei River County. In a statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the church Bishops stated that SSPDF soldiers on the 24th and[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan has expressed readiness to join BRICS union in a quest to strengthen its position towards economic growth and political stability. BRICS, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is a union established in 2001 with the aim of boosting economic and[Read More…]

By William Madouk Warrap state has rubbished a survey by Eye Radio online that places the state governor, Manhiem Bol Malek, as least-performing among others, in the transitional unity government. The Governor’s press secretary, James Ayiek, terms the survey as “bias, politically motivated and not based on factual activity.” Eye[Read More…]

By William Madouk Warrap state earmarks Northern Corridor Conference scheduled for September 2023 to address pesky inter-communal and other inter-state crimes. The press secretary in the office of the state governor, James Ayiek Bath said that Northern Corridor states collaborate to end insecurity by armed groups, along common borders. “They[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark South Sudan Media Authority has issued warning against printing of any flag that doesn’t conform to the national symbol. The stringent warning was directed to media houses, advertising agencies, and printing companies to immediately cease printing what doesn’t reflect South Sudan national flag. Media Authority’s managing[Read More…]