Commissioner Wani Jackson Mule, first on the left, after a radio talk show, in Kajo-Keji recently (Courtesy Photo). By Kei Emmanuel Duku Security in Kajo-Keji County has been stepped up following a fatal attack in Nyianga-Muda Village, Bori, Kangapo II Payam, claiming lives of three people. According to[Read More…]
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CES SPLM Chairperson Calls for Unity, teamwork
By Yiep Joseph Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party Chairperson for Central Equatoria state called on members to embrace Unity and Team work. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, who was also the state governor made the call in an Ex-ordinary meeting with the State SPLM Secretariat, on Monday. Jadalla urged[Read More…]
International Committee of the Red Cross aids people with Disabilities
By Lodu William Odiya At least 3,200 persons with mobility impairments received assistive devices in three Physical Rehabilitation Services (PRC), annually in the Country. The support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) covers three Physical Rehabilitation Services (PRCs) in Juba, Wau, and Rumbek respectively. According to[Read More…]
Bureau of Standards impounds expired goods
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has intercepted two vehicles carrying expired and counterfeit food items at Nimule Border Post. The trucks were destined for Juba. In a statement, SSNBS defended that the confiscation aligns with its mandate to protect citizens’ health and safety.[Read More…]
Kiir sacks Central Equatoria state governor
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Central Equatoria State governor, Augustino Jadalla. In series of decrees read over state media on Monday, the president also appointed Gen Rabi Mujung Emmanuel as new governor for Central Equatoria state. The President Made the changes on Monday[Read More…]
From boyhood to adulthood, I have greatly changed
Imagine forests are ruled by two kings: the lion and the giant boy. One thing stands out: no prince or princess is crowned to take over, and so anybody who becomes gigantic can automatically become the king. In my course of becoming the king, I sustained two fractures: radial and[Read More…]
Education officials trained on public finance management
By James Innocent Over twenty education officers have been trained in public finance management and accountability in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The three days training was conducted by National Ministry of Public Service, in collaboration with Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of General Education. Assistant Inspector[Read More…]
Warrap receives tractors
By Yiep Joseph Warrap State has received tractors from the national government and has pledged to intensify farming efforts to boost food production. In April, the National Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security received 104 tractors, reportedly procured by the Ministry of Finance and Planning for distribution to all[Read More…]
Over 800 graduates in vocational skills
By Hou Akot Hou At least 831 trainees who have been undergoing vocational training in Twic County, Warrap State, graduated on Friday in Turalei Payam. This milestone was achieved after nearly a year of training provided by the International Organization for Migration (I.O.M) in collaboration with the state’s Ministry[Read More…]
Persons with special needs to receive assistance
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Kajo-Keji County Commissioner plans to support mobility of Union of People with Disability (KKUPWD) Assessment Committee. Commissioner, Wani Jackson Mule said the assistance will enable the committee to reach Nyepo and Liwolo Payams for crucial fieldwork. Wani made the pledge during a recent visit to[Read More…]
UN inspects School project in Yei
By James innocent A delegation of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and government officials inspected a $50,000 classrooms construction in Yei. Yei Day Secondary school block is a key component of Support for Peace and Education Development Programme. The team was led by James Mugo Murihithi, UNMISS[Read More…]
Youth elections inspire hopes for 2026 polls- NEC
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan National Elections Commission (NEC) appreciates youth organizations for their efforts to provide hope for upcoming general 2026 elections. Prof. Abednego Akok Kacuol, speaking during Twic East Youth Association (TEYA) campaigns for 2025-2027 elections in Juba, commended the level of preparation and organization demonstrated by[Read More…]
Aid convoy attacked
By Manas James Okony A convoy of two International Organization for Migration (IOM) vehicles has been attacked in Duk County, Jonglei State. The incident, on Friday morning, that resulted to injury of a driver, underscored the state’s reputation as a perilous area for humanitarian operations. According to Duk County[Read More…]
Activist urges cabinet to end silence
By Yiep Joseph A Civil society organization is calling on the Executive to resume cabinet meetings, stating that prolonged non-sittings derail the fragile peace process and deepening national crises. The appeals come as the country struggles with political, economic, and humanitarian challenges. The cabinet plays a vital role[Read More…]
WARNING: IGP bans officers from politics
By Yiep Joseph Inspector General of Police (IGP), Lt. General Abraham Manyuat, has urged police personnel to remain neutral and refrain from engaging in politics. He made this statement while addressing participants at the ceremony to rehabilitate and inaugurate new Border Police offices. Manyuat emphasized that police officers must[Read More…]
Criminal cases reduce in Yei
By James Innocent Police has registered significant reduction in criminal activities in Yei River County. Police Inspector for Yei Headquarters, Ali Abdullah Tif, revealed this to the Commissioner, during briefing on the overall security situation in the area. Inspector Ali attributed the improvement to police diligence in identifying those[Read More…]
Police interrogates man for shooting
By Hou Akot Hou A 33-year-old man is being detained in Aweil West County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr el Ghazal state over the shooting of 28-year-old Akec Khon Angok. The suspect reportedly lured Angok to give him a ride from Gok-Machar to Chier-Kou Payam in Aweil West County[Read More…]
Malnutrition threatens Millions of South Sudanese children
By Philip Buda Ladu A devastating confluence of conflict, climate change, and entrenched poverty has driven 2.3 million children in South Sudan to acute, life-threatening malnutrition. This dire warning comes from Save the Children, noting that these soaring rates have emerged just months after foreign governments significantly cut funding[Read More…]
UN warns South Sudan peace, on brink
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan’s fragile 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement stands on the precipice of total collapse, the UN Commission of Human Rights on South Sudan, warned. Friday, 13th June warning came with an urgent plea for decisive and coordinated regional intervention to rescue the faltering peace process.[Read More…]
Trade Minister suspends two officials
By Philip Buda Ladu Minister of Trade and Industry has suspended, indefinitely, two senior officials; Undersecretary and Chief Executive Director of National Bureau of Standards. Executive Director of South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS), Gloria Nyoka Joseph and Undersecretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry, John Achier Manyuat are[Read More…]
