By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Madhol Payam in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Gazal state, are living in fear after a suspected cholera outbreak claimed two lives over the weekend. The first victim, aged 30, died on Saturday after being admitted to Madhol Field Hospital, a newly[Read More…]
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CES calls on partners to support Al-Shaba Children Hospital
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State (CES) Acting Health Minister has appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to continue supporting Al-Shaba Children’s Hospital. Speaking during a handover ceremony of items donated by WHO, Central Equatoria State Acting Minister of Health Clement Maring praised the organization for the[Read More…]
Vehicle burnt, four rangers missing after Lantoto Park attack in Yei River County
By Lodu William Odiya The Director General of South Sudan Wildlife Conservation has reported that an unknown armed group attacked its forces at Lantoto National Park in Yei River County of Central Equatorial State. The assault resulted in one vehicle being burnt to ashes, and four wildlife rangers are[Read More…]
Yei launches crackdown on stray animals
By James Innocent A joint task force has commenced operations to arrest stray animals within Yei Town Payam and its surrounding areas. The operation, launched following directives from Yei County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme, has already resulted in the impoundment of over 30 stray animals. Police, Prison, Wildlife, local[Read More…]
THREAT: Dogs invade Al-Shaba Children’s hospital
By Lodu William Odiya Al Shaba children’s hospital administration has raised alarm over stray dogs in the premises, warning that patients are at threat. Speaking to media, the hospital Administrator, Emmanuel Gore sounded alarm, saying four of the children brought on different ailments, have already been bitten by the[Read More…]
Food ratio cut sparked demonstration in refugee camps
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Refugees in various Camp across Kenya have staged a protest against the new system of differentiated food assistance rations introduced by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and other UN Agencies. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper on Monday, Lino Unyango, a resident of Kalobeyei, confirmed[Read More…]
Central bank’s push for mobile money as legal tender triggers mixed reactions
By Alan Clement The recent declaration by the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) recognizing mobile money as legal tender has triggered a debate with traders, buyers and economists, expressing varied views on its feasibility and timing. While some traders and buyers cautiously accept this directive, economists have raised concerns[Read More…]
Calm returns after SSPDF-Youth clash
By Alan Clement Calm has returned to Rumbek East after a confrontation between some youth and members of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Lakes State. In an interview with this outlet, the Acting Minister of Information in Lakes State, William Koji said that the organized forces[Read More…]
Yei county reveals plan to renovate internal roads
By James Innocent The road rehabilitation across Yei town and surrounding areas is expected to begin soon following a meeting between County Commissioner Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme and traditional chiefs, the Commissioner’s office said in a statement. According to the office of the commissioner, the renovation process will be[Read More…]
CES Governor calls for unity, innovation in SPLM
By Alan Clement The governor of Central Equatoria state (CES) and the Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has set the tone for a renewed leadership approach focused on unity and innovation. This followed his first strategic, consultative staff meeting[Read More…]
Fresh ambushes in Tambura deepen fears
By Alan Clement An ambush on government soldiers in Tambura County has thrown the state further into crisis, highlighting the growing insecurity that has displaced civilians, claimed many lives. According to Tambura County Commissioner Mathew Mabenge, the ambush by armed assailants occurred on Friday, when soldiers were returning to[Read More…]
Warrap governor vows to support education despite challenges
By Yiep Joseph The governor of Warrap State, Amb. Bol Wek, vowed to ensure improvement in the education sector despite prevailing security challenges. Wek made the statement over the weekend during his visit to Makerdit Primary School in Tonj Town of Warrap State. Makerdit Primary School is a historical[Read More…]
Warrap governor vows to implement state of emergency without compromises
By Yiep Joseph The governor of Warrap State, Amb. Bol Wek, has vowed to ensure that the state of emergency is properly implemented in order to meet its target. Addressing a community gathering on Saturday in Tonj South County, the governor expressed that the government remains committed to bringing[Read More…]
Minister Atong cancels import licenses, cites irregularities
By Alan Clement In a sweeping regulatory move, the Minister of Trade and Industry Atong Kuol has issued a directive for the cancellation and recall of some of import licenses issued within the last year. The ministerial order cited the need to rein in unregulated imports and crackdown on[Read More…]
DEFIANCE of the Executive irks Speaker of Parliament
By Yiep Joseph As the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) reopens for tasks, Speaker, Jemma Nunu Kumba poked on the Executive for non- compliance. In her speech during the reopening of TNLA on Wednesday, Nunu pointed that some officials misinterpret the Parliament summons, hence defiance. “Allow me, your Excellency[Read More…]
Activist urges Ministry of Justice to repeal National Security Act
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Executive Director for the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) Ter Manyang has urged the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to repeal the National Security Service (NSS) Act. On 3 July 2024, the parliament passed the Bill retaining the NSS powers in article 54[Read More…]
Evicted pastoralists call for gov’t support
By Alan Clement The pastoralists recently evicted from Uganda have called on the South Sudan government to facilitate their movement to their states. Recently, cattle herders from South Sudan were evicted from the Atiak subcounty in Amuru District in Northern Uganda. Meanwhile, it is reported that the cattle herders[Read More…]
Bor Hospital Grapples with Severe Medical Supply Shortage
By Peter Kuol Kuch Authorities in Bor, Jonglei State, have confirmed a critical shortage of essential medical supplies for both the inpatient and outpatient departments at Bor Hospital. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, Bor Hospital Medical Director Dr. Bol Chaw revealed that the facility’s last significant consignment of[Read More…]
UDF calls on gov’t to fund National Election Committee
By Lodu William Odiya United Democratic Front (UDF) has urged the government to fund National Election Committee (NEC) and the National constitution review committee (NCRC) in order to prepare for 2026 elections. speaking to the media during UDF Registration first Anniversary and Launch of new national executive office yesterday,[Read More…]
South Sudan Volatility Hinders Civil Society Operations, Says EU Ambassador
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The volatile situation in South Sudan has hampered the development, functioning, and operations of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), particularly those engaged in advocacy, lobbying for accountability and transparency. This assessment comes from Timo Olkkonen, the European Union Ambassador to South Sudan. Ambassador Olkkonen made these[Read More…]