By Kei Emmanuel Duku Central Equatoria State governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has visited Morobo County following recent clashes that displace several people. The clashes, reportedly between South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) based north of the county. Jacob Aligo[Read More…]
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SPLM-IO interim leadership, CES chapter meet
By Yiep Joseph The interim leadership of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) engaged with the Central Equatoria State chapter with the hope of promoting unity and peace implementation. Stephen Par Kuol and other members convened a consultative meeting in Juba that brought together hundreds of SPLM-IO[Read More…]
SACKED
By Staff writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved Dr. Gabriel Changson Chang from the post of National Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology. In decree, read over the state-owned media, South Sudan broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), Madut Biar Yel, was also removed from post of minister of Transport[Read More…]
Rumbek University staff demand removal of top administrators
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Academic staff at Rumbek University of Science and Technology are appealing the President Salva Kiir to remove the university’s top administrators. In a phone interview with No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, the Acting Chairman of the University Academic Staff Committee, Lecturer Akhot Manyuon Akhot, claimed that[Read More…]
President Kiir endorses Trade Forum resolutions
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has officially endorsed resolutions of the recently concluded First National Trade Forum. The forum, convened earlier this month by the Ministry of Trade and Industry in collaboration with relevant institutions and partners, brought together stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.[Read More…]
AU, IGAD reaffirm support for Peace
By Philip Buda Ladu African Union Commission (AUC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have reaffirmed their unwavering support for pursuit of peace in South Sudan. This commitment was underscored during an official visit to Juba by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission along with IGAD deputy[Read More…]
Governor vows to spur SPLM mobilization
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State Governor, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, who also serves as the state Chairperson of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), vowed to strengthen mobilization. While presiding over swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed SPLM Deputy Chairperson and Assistant Secretaries, on Monday, Governor Jadalla urged the officials[Read More…]
UN Condemns continued airstrikes
By Philip Buda Ladu United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has condemned ongoing airstrikes in Fangak, Jonglei State, resulting in civilian deaths, injuries, displacement, and the destruction of humanitarian property. This condemnation comes as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced on Tuesday the difficult decision to reduce its critical[Read More…]
Activist calls for fair treatment of foreigners
By Yiep Joseph Executive Director for Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has called on South Sudan immigration officials to stop mistreating foreigners at arrival and departure points. Edmund Yakani, who is also the chairperson of the East African Civil Society Organization, claimed that some citizens of East African[Read More…]
Gov’t moves to address pension arrears
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Senior government officials have met to discuss efforts aimed at clearing pension fund arrears owed to civil servants, many of whom have gone unpaid for years. The discussion involved the Vice President and chair of the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, and the Minister[Read More…]
More SPLM-IO soldiers defect to SSPDF
By Nakwam Rose At least 132 soldiers from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – In Opposition (SPLM-IO) have emerged from hiding to embrace peace and pledge their loyalty to the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Lobonok Payam, Central Equatoria. Major General Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF spokesperson, welcomed[Read More…]
Reshuffle hits three States
By Nakwam Rose President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued series of decrees relieving officials in three states: Upper Nile, Warrap, and Central Equatoria State. The decrees, read over the state-owned TV, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation on Monday evening, primarily affected officials hailing from Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM-IO). In[Read More…]
Potential War crime
By Philip Buda Ladu The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has strongly condemned the aerial bombing of a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, labeling it a potential war crime and a grave breach of international humanitarian law. The airstrike, which[Read More…]
South Sudan honors midwives on International Day
By Nakwam Rose South Sudan joined the global community in celebrating International Midwife’s Day under the theme “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis.” Despite the country’s instability, South Sudan took the opportunity to honor the vital healthcare professionals and appreciate their significant contributions to the health sector. In a country grappling[Read More…]
Drugs shortage hits Northern Bahr el Ghazal State
By Hou Akot Hou Several health facilities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, including Aweil Civil Hospital, which serves the largest population, lack essential drugs. Patients visiting health facilities are being diagnosed but directed to private pharmacies to purchase medications, which many find difficult to afford. Adut Aleu, a[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji launches Fm radio station
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Ebenezer Radio, broadcasting on 96.7 FM, dedicated to disseminating the word of God has been launched in Kajo-Keji County. Speaking during the launch, Baptist Convention president in South Sudan, Edward Dima emphasized the transformative role the radio station will play through spiritual nourishment. “The radio will[Read More…]
South Sudanese refugees in Uganda surpass one million
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudanese refugees in Uganda have tragically exceeded one million, according to the latest statistics. The data released by the Office of the Prime Minister and the United Nations Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Uganda, reveals that population of 1,000,980 South Sudanese refugees. Out of the[Read More…]
Organization advocates for unfettered Press Freedom
By Rose Nakwam In a statement released on World Press Freedom Day, One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) stressed the need for a free press, emphasizing that it serves as the best shield for democracy. The organization urged the government to consistently champion and defend the media, not only on[Read More…]
Rival forces trade blame over Juba-Terekeka ambushes
By Jacob Onuha Nelson South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) have traded accusations over the recent ambushes along the Juba-Terekeka Road in Central Equatoria State. According to a statement from the SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the first ambush occurred[Read More…]
Kiir directs security to focus on national challenges
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has directed the newly appointed Presidential Advisor on National Security Affairs and the Director General of the General Intelligence Bureau to focus on the challenges facing the nation. Kiir made the remarks on Monday while presiding over the oath-taking ceremony of Madut Dut[Read More…]