By Hou Akot Hou At least three people are reported dead following a clash involving armed youth who allegedly attacked Turalei, Twic County of Warrap State. The herders, who brought their cattle to graze in the marshes, lost hundreds of heads of cattle during the incident, which was reportedly[Read More…]
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Jadalla calls for unity in Western Equatoria
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State (CES) Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has urged the people of Western Equatoria to love one another and embrace peace. Over the weekend, Governor Jadalla joined other leaders in Maridi County to participate in a solemn peace and memorial prayer. The event honored[Read More…]
Lawyer ‘objects’ to UAP Director’s release
By William Madouk A lawyer representing dismissed national staff has objected decision by police to grant bond to UAP Managing Director, Japheth Omare Omwero Marko Reech said the prosecutor’s action was “unlawful.” Mr. Omwero was arrested on Friday for failing to appear in court and disobeying a court summon.[Read More…]
Be job creators, VP tells graduates
BY Yiep Joseph Over 4,000 students from the University of Juba have graduated, and the government is urging them to become job creators rather than job seekers. Addressing the ceremony on behalf of President Salva Kiir, , Vice President in charge of Service Cluster Josephine Lagu urged the fresh[Read More…]
‘GHOSTS’ draining South Sudan’s resources
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Government of South Sudan is losing substantial funds due to widespread “ghost” employees on its payroll. Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmond Yakani noted this due to deteriorating economy, saying fictitious employees are siphoning off critical resources of the country According to[Read More…]
Lobong cautions against tribal naming of institutions, residential areas
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has cautioned citizens against tribal naming of residential areas and public institutions across the state. Mr. Lobong directed all local government agencies to abolish the persistent practice of naming places with tribal names, which he termed as promoting a[Read More…]
Army receives training to combat conflict-related sexual violence
By Ijoo Bosco United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is providing training to the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) Human Rights Division on combating conflict-related sexual violence in Eastern Equatoria State. According to UNMISS Human Rights Officer Anthony Mwapa, the two-day capacity-building training targets senior SSPDF officers,[Read More…]
At least six poachers arrested in crackdown
By Peter Kuol Kuch Wildlife authorities in Jonglei State have detained six poachers and seized 14 motorbikes used to transport animal carcasses as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal poaching activities in Bor. Earlier this week, the national Ministry of Wildlife, in collaboration with Jonglei State wildlife authorities,[Read More…]
Tycoon urges VP to revolutionize agriculture sector
By William Madouk South Sudan Business Community and Employer Federation has called on Vice President for Economic Cluster, Banjamin Bol Mel, to act on the president’s appeal for transforming agricultural sector. South Sudan Business Community and Employer Federation president, Ayii Duang Ayii believes that Vice President Bol Mel is[Read More…]
Gov’t sets 24th as Monthly pay date
By Yiep Joseph Government has announced that the 24th of each month will be the fixed date for the disbursement of salaries to civil servants and organized forces. The decision was reached during a meeting between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Vice President for the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin[Read More…]
UDF factions reunite after years of division
By Dogga Luwo After nearly 14 years split, two rival factions of the United Democratic Front (UDF) party in Central Equatoria State have reconciled, pledging to unite and advance the party’s agenda. UDF had been split by an administrative dispute in the top leadership, leading to the emergence of[Read More…]
Girls traded for cattle in Warrap-UN
By Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan is alarmed of four 13-year-old girls forced into marriage with older men in Kuajok, Warrap State. Speaking to the media this week, Head of the Commission, Yasmin Sooka said that during a recent field visit, sexual[Read More…]
UJOSS condemns threats on journalist
By Yiep Joseph Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), has condemned threats to a journalist working for a local radio station in Warrap State. In a statement released to the media, UJOSS Coordinator for Warrap State, Daniel Mareng Wek said such actions violate press freedom. He urged the[Read More…]
UAP boss arrested over contempt of court
By William Madouk Managing Director of UAP Insurance Company has been arrested for violating summons and failing to appear in court in the case with dismissed staff. Mr. Japheth Omare Omwero was arrested yesterday after declining to respond to court summons for a hearing scheduled for February 21, 2025.[Read More…]
South Sudan Transitional Government renews tenure
By William Maduok & Jacob Onuha Nelson South Sudan’s transitional government has for the second time extended its tenure for another two years. The first extension after the end of the Peace Roadmap, ended yesterday and today, February 22, 2025 makes the beginning of a new era. Dr. Martin[Read More…]
Commissioners’ forum concludes with call to prioritize farming
By Peter Kuol Kuch A three-day Commissioners’ Forum has concluded with a call to prioritize farming and to end revenge killings and cattle raiding across Jonglei State this year. During her address at the closure of the forum on Wednesday, Acting Governor Atong Kuol Manyang urged commissioners to promote[Read More…]
Over $ 3 Billion, none oil revenue, unaccounted
By Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan expressed deep concern over exacerbating suffering of ordinary citizens due to widespread corruption and mismanagement of public funds. The commission revealed in a report that South Sudan generated $3.5 billion in non-oil revenue between September 2022[Read More…]
MSMEs’ mops blame on banking sector
By William Madouk Failure of Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) is attribute to neglect by banking and microfinance institutions to provide credit scheme. Minister of Trade and Industry, Amb. Joseph Moun shared this observation during one-day seminar, on Thursday. The seminar brainstormed on giving small scale business enterprises[Read More…]
Central Equatoria swoops on toxic gins, land grabbing
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria state (CES) government has intensified crackdown on toxic Alcoholic drinks and land grabbing. The operation aimed to enforce implementation of orders banning poisonous alcoholic drinks. CES Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Wani on Thursday, led a random tour to manufacturing companies, suspected to be violating[Read More…]
SSPM punches Abdelbagi from party leadership
By William Madouk South Sudan Patriotic Movement (SSPM) has removed Hussien Abdelbagi Akol from being the acting deputy chairman. Dr. Costello Garang Riiny, leader of group announced relegation of Abdelbagi on Thursday. Few days after losing Vice president seat, Abdelbagi has again lost a second seat in SSPM party.[Read More…]