By Staff writer President Salva Kiir has issued a Republican Decree relieving Major General Simon Majur from his position as Director General in the Directorate of Passport, Immigration, and Nationality. Major General Elia Costa Faustino has been appointed as the new Director General. In another Decree, Yeni Samuel Costa[Read More…]
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SSPDF contests disarmament, attack rumours
By William Madouk South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has denied allegation of ferrying thousands of troops to Nasir, Upper Nile state, for disarmament and operation. Army spokesperson, Maj Gen Lul Ruai Koang made the clarification after “fake news” peddlers took to social media with claims that the army’s[Read More…]
Schools close over heatwave
By Dogga Luwo Government has ordered closure of schools for two weeks due to escalating heat wave caused by climate change. The directive, effective from Friday, follows reports of more than 12 students collapsing daily in Juba city. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Vice President[Read More…]
Nasir Commissioner appeals for humanitarian assistance
By Manas James Okony Nasir County in Upper Nile State is facing a dire humanitarian situation following recent clashes between the national army and armed youth. Thousands have been displaced, lacking access to food, water, and medical care. County Commissioner Gatluak Lew Thiep, said an uneasy calm has returned[Read More…]
Over 80 graduate from Aweil Vocational Training Centre
By William Madouk At least Eighty-six beneficiaries graduated from six months Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Aweil. The graduates consisted of 37 males and 49 females, who received training in tailoring, hairdressing, carpentry, auto mechanics, and information technology. The program, supported German Cooperation Agency in Northern Bahr[Read More…]
Orphanage appeals for support
By Yiep Joseph and Jacob Onuha Nelson Director of Juba Orphanage Home, Central Equatoria State, Angello Kenyi has appealed to lawmakers and governors to offer their support to orphans. During an event on Tuesday where he received assorted items donated by South Sudan Allied Consultants, Kenyi urged members of[Read More…]
Kiir urges Makuei, Yau Yau to cooperate
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has called on Information Minister Michael Makuei and his deputy, David Yau Yau, to work together and focus on ending Jonglei-Pibor communal violence. President Kiir remarked during the swearing-in ceremony of government officials, which included Deputy Minister of Information David Yau Yau, an[Read More…]
Pangak Schools struggling
By Peter Kuol Kuch Authorities in Pangak County, Jonglei State, have expressed serious concerns over poor learning environment and acute food insecurity in the area. According to the Commissioner, four years of continuous flooding have caused significant destruction to educational facilities and farmland across the county. “Pangak County has[Read More…]
Military recalls personnel from Nasir
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) command has recalled its forces deployed in Nasir County of Upper Nile State to de-escalate tension in the area. The move follows series of confrontations between the SSPDF and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Nasir and[Read More…]
Jonglei, Pibor look to tourism to combat poaching
By Peter Kuol Kuch South Sudan Wildlife and Tourism sector launched a new initiative aimed at boosting tourism in Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. The move comes as the region grapples with a surge in poaching over the past year, creating a lucrative, although illegal, market[Read More…]
UN calls for calm after deadly clashes
By Jacob Onuha Nelson United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged for calm among parties to 2018 peace deal following recent clashes in Upper Nile and Western Equatoria states. This concern came after the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) and armed youth fought in Nasir of[Read More…]
Cholera vaccination drive targets over 57,000 in Twic East
By Manas James Local authorities in Jonglei State’s Twic East County launched an oral cholera vaccination (OCV) campaign on Tuesday, aiming to protect a population of 57,000 individuals across the county. The initiative comes in response to a severe cholera outbreak that has afflicted the region, exacerbated by the[Read More…]
Boma-Badingilo landscape bids for global recognition
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Boma-Badingilo Landscape, the largest mammal migratory landscape in the country and Africa, is to inscribe on the World Heritage List. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Country Representative, Julius Banda, announced the plan on Tuesday during preparation of Boma-Badingilo nomination dossier. The UNESCO[Read More…]
At last, P8 examinations paper marking start
By William Madouk After a prolonged delay, marking of Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) examination papers, at last kicks off. According to Secretary-General of the National Examination Council, Simon Nyok Deng said that CPE results which were expected before the beginning of academic year, delayed due to financial shortage.[Read More…]
Over $200m mega power plant in final touches
By William Madouk African Development Bank Group (AFDB) has announced last stage to start a mammoth power plant worth $200 million in South Sudan. Country manager for AFDB, South Sudan, Mr. Themba Bhebhe made the declaration in Juba. “I just want to confirm that approval of the financing is[Read More…]
Peace at verge
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir and the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar have a hard task to leverage a seemingly collapsing peace in the country. Several representatives of peace parties to the Security Mechanism expressed this view during CTSAMVM Technical Committee (CTC) meeting, on Tuesday. This, follows[Read More…]
Warrap, Abyei bosses exit
By Staff Writer Tuesday evening series of decrees have shown exit route to Warrap State governor and Abyei Chief Administrator, among others. Read on state own media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), President Salva Kiir Mayardit relieved Francis Marial Abur from his position as Warrap state governor. In another[Read More…]
AfDB’s investment in South Sudan reaches $500 million
By William Madouk African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has made a substantial investment of $500 million in South Sudan, according to Themba Bhebhe, the AfDB’s Country Manager for South Sudan. This underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting the country’s development and economic growth. “Yes, in South Sudan, like I indicated,[Read More…]
Chiefs demand police deployment in Payams
By Ijoo Bosco Head chiefs of Pogee, Owiny Ki Bul, Agoro, and Omeo Payam are calling on the Police Department to deploy officers in their areas to maintain law and order. This request comes in response to the community’s reliance on youths to apprehend suspects, who are then taken to[Read More…]
County Commissioners’ forum kicks off in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch Commissioners’ forum kicked off, on Monday at Bor, with focus on security and economic related issues in Jonglei state. During the opening session, participants were enlightened about Reconstituted Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan and Tumaini talks in Kenya. Speaking during the opening ceremony, Atong Kuol[Read More…]