By Yiep Joseph Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen. Abraham Manyuat announced plans to standardize salary payments within the police force, ensuring all members, including those undergoing training, receive consistent pay. The announcement came on Thursday during a handover ceremony from the UN to the Election Security Committee. Currently, police[Read More…]
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Over 60 orphans receive scholarships
By James Innocent At least 62 orphans in Yei River County received scholarships provided by Coniah Medical Complex, a private medical facility. Director Patrick Kenyi Daniel donated one million South Sudanese Pounds to the Kikiji National Orphanage Centre to fund the scholarships. “I am putting the grants directly to the[Read More…]
Warrap SPLM-IO caucus demands Futuyo, Yolanda back
By Yiep Joseph Sudan People’s Liberation Movement and Army In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) Caucus of Warrap State has called on President Salva Kiir to reinstate former Western Equatoria State governor Alfred Futuyo Karaba and Health Minister Yolanda Awel Deng. On Monday, President Salva Kiir relieved Western Equatoria state governor Alfred Futuyo[Read More…]
South Sudan establishes committee to boost cross-border trade
By William Madouk South Sudan has taken a significant step towards facilitating cross-border trade by establishing a National Coordination Committee (NCC). This committee will implement the East African Community (EAC) harmonized framework for pre-packaged food and cosmetic products. The NCC was formed yesterday after a two-day summit. Participants elected Mr.[Read More…]
Leaders demand legislation on cattle movement
By Kei Emmanuel Duku For many years, pastoralists in South Sudan have relied on the seasonal movement of their herds in search of grazing land and water. However, climate change has brought erratic rainfall and shrinking pastures, forcing herders to migrate and causing conflict that pits them against farmers, exacerbating[Read More…]
SPLA-IO alleges attacks on cantonment sites
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) has accused South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) of attacking its cantonment site in Western Equatoria State last week. SPLA-IO Spokesperson Col. Lam Paul Gabriel stated that before the attack, SSPDF forces moved and positioned themselves near the SPLA-IO site.[Read More…]
Kiir joins other leaders for AU Summit
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir on Friday traveled to Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa to take part in the 38th African Union (AU) Summit. The 38th African Union (AU) Summit convened today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together heads of state and government from all 55 AU member states, alongside[Read More…]
Church, parliament land wrangle drags on
By William Madouk Land dispute between National Legislative Assembly and Nakasongola Christ Church has reignited. The two sides, each claiming ownership and presenting conflicting documentation. Oliver Mori, spokesperson for the National Legislative Assembly addressed a press conference yesterday, and responded to recent social media criticism from Mr. Onen Jok, refuting[Read More…]
Magwi communities oppose transboundary project
By Ijoo Bosco Communities in Magwi County have refused to endorse a World Bank-funded transboundary project in areas along South Sudan-Uganda borders, alleging a lack of prior consultation. This week, National Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation hosted a one-day stakeholder consultation on the Transboundary Integrated Flood Risk Management Plan[Read More…]
Fox bites five in Aweil South
By Hou Akot Hou Five people were attacked and bitten by a fox earlier this week in Majak-goi village, Ajak Center payam, Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, according to local authorities. Garang Anyar Anyar, the payam deputy administrator, confirmed the incident, identifying the victims as Abuk Wol,[Read More…]
Boda Boda rider killed in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco Youth Union in Eastern Equatoria State is calling on government to investigate the killing of a 35-year-old boda boda rider in Torit town on Tuesday night. The late identified as Nelson Mathiang was beaten and hanged to death by unknown assailants. In a statement to this publication,[Read More…]
Africa must strategically leverage U.S. policy shifts for economic growth
By Staff writer Chairperson of East African Business Council (EABC) has urged African nations to forge a unified stance and strengthen public-private partnerships to leverage evolving U.S. trade policies for inclusive and sustainable growth. John Lual Akol made the call during a webinar titled “Trump, Trade, and Africa: Turning Policy[Read More…]
8-year-old dies in road accident
By Ijoo Bosco An 8-year-old boy died in an accident on Tuesday along the Magwi-Obbo road in Amika Boma of Magwi Payam, Eastern Equatoria State. Speaking to this publication, Ongee Jackson Milla Lazarus, Magwi traffic police officer in charge, confirmed that the incident occurred in Amika when a motorcyclist named[Read More…]
Five wounded in Warrap cattle raid
By Hou Akot Hou At least five people were wounded in a cattle raid on Wednesday in Mariik, Ngap-Agok payam, Gogrial East County, Warrap State, according to local authorities. Residents report the raiders came from the Luany-jang community, allegedly seeking revenge against the Akook community. Ngap-Agok Payam Administrator Daniel Machar[Read More…]
UN hands over office to Election Security Committee
By Yiep Joseph United Nations Integrated Electoral Assistance Team (UN IEAT) on Thursday handed over a fully furnished office and conference facility to Election Security Committee at the National Police Service. The office, located within the National Police headquarters, is equipped with ICT equipment, including computers, and a solar power[Read More…]
Jadalla calls for a collaborative security solution
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo has urged county commissioners to work closely with security coordinators to address the persistent insecurity troubling the state. He made the call during the opening of the Commissioners’ and Mayor’s Forum on Wednesday. The three-day forum, supported by the United[Read More…]
Abdelbagi directed to boost agriculture
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has directed Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, to boost agriculture. Kiir made the call on Thursday during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed government officials at the presidential palace. Abdelbagi Akol was relieved on Monday from the position of Vice[Read More…]
Military integration faces hurdles
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In-Opposition (SPLA-IO) is skeptical over integration of forces due to sluggish implementation of 2018 peace agreement’s provisions. SPLA-IO), Spokesperson Col. Lam Paul Gabriel said unification and deployment provisions of the peace agreement have not fully been implemented. Recent intensified clashes between the[Read More…]
GPOC plane crash survivor discharged
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Greater Pioneering Operating Company (GPOC) engineer who survived last month’s plane crash in Unity State oil field, has been discharged from Peace Hospital. According to a close relative, Maker Emmanuel who survived in miraculous way, leaving many still in bewilderment, was discharge from a hospital in[Read More…]
Commissioners, Mayor’s forum kicks off in Juba
By Yiep Joseph A three-day Commissioners’ and Mayors’ Forum, aimed at addressing critical issues and developing effective recommendations for improved governance has kicked off in Central Equatoria State. The forum, which began on Wednesday with support from UNMISS, brings together local government officials from across the state. Participants include four[Read More…]