By Kei Emmanuel Duku Despite the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, gold mining in Sudan remains a lucrative business. At the beginning of this year, the Sudanese Mineral Resource Company reported a boom in gold exports, totaling $428 million in the first quarter of[Read More…]
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Candidates cautioned against cheating as CPE exams commence
By Bosco Bush, James Innocent & Yang Ater As the Certificate of Primary Education [CPE] examinations 2024, kicked off, authorities issued a stern warning against any form of malpractice. On Monday, November 18, at least Seventy-Nine Thousand and Ten [79,010] candidates across the country started answering exam sheets for[Read More…]
Gov’t commissions Martyrs Bridge
By William Madouk The Ministry of Road and Bridges has commissioned the Japan-sponsored Martyrs (Shuhada) Bridge in Juba, a bridge that connects the road from the University of Juba to Giada and Jebel Market. The initiative, titled “The Project for the Construction of Bridges in Juba,” began in mid-2022 and[Read More…]
Community rallies to resettle flood-displaced people
By Yiep Joseph Twic East Community Association (TECA), in collaboration government, launched a fundraising drive in Juba to resettle those affected by the flood at home. Since the 2020 flood, thousands of residents from Jonglei state have been displaced to several areas, such as Mangalla County of Central Equatoria state[Read More…]
SSOMA blames gov’t for delaying Tumaini peace talks
By Bosco Bush South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) has blamed the National Unity Government of South Sudan for deliberately delaying the resumption of the Tumaini peace talks. SSOMA claims that the government’s appointment of what it describes as “anti-Tumaini elements” to its new delegation signals a lack of commitment[Read More…]
UN urges gov’t to establish Hybrid Court
Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has called on the Transitional Government of National Unity to establish the Hybrid Court, as stipulated in the 2018 peace agreement. The commission believes that the Hybrid Court is essential for addressing the legacy of human rights violations[Read More…]
UNDP hails gov’t commitment to transitional justice
By Deng Ghai Deng The Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Mohamad Abchir congratulated the Government of South Sudan on the historic approval of two important laws concerning transitional justice. In a statement, following the enactment of the Commission on Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing (CTRH) and the[Read More…]
Over 40 candidates miss exams
By Bosco Bush At least forty-three [43] candidates in Tonj North of Warrap State have missed the first paper of the Primary Eight [P.8] Certificate of Primary Examination due to an outbreak of communal violence in the areas. Secretary General for National Examination Council [NEC], Simon Nyok Deng announced sad[Read More…]
ACUTE Hunger crisis expected next year
By Philip Buda Ladu A new Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warns that an estimate of 13.4 million South Sudanese population will face acute food insecurity through next year. The joint report released on Monday by the government and development partners on Monday reveals a deepening hunger crisis in[Read More…]
How lavish spending hampers South Sudan’s peace process
By staff writer The implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) continues to face significant hurdles, primarily due to the mismanagement of funds allocated for peace-building and institutional development. Despite repeated extensions of the transitional period, critical institutions such as the[Read More…]
WBG governor vows to empower local farmers
By Yiep Joseph Western Bahar-el Ghazal state governor , Emanuel Primo Ukelo, has vowed to improve the agriculture sector by supporting local farmers in order to increase food production in the area. Ukelo said in an interview that besides working for peace and stability among the people in the Western[Read More…]
Governor Marial calls for unity in Gogrial West
By Yiep Joseph Warrap State governor, Francis Marial Abur has urged the communities in Gogrial West County to promote peace. According to a statement obtained from the governor’s office, Marial made the remarks while addressing a peace rally in Gogrial Town, the headquarters of Gogrial West County, over the weekend.[Read More…]
Unknown animal frightens Aweil North residents
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Pamat Payam in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, are living in fear after an unknown wild animal attacked a cattle owner in a camp last week. The incident occurred while the victim, Akuei Deng, was asleep in the kraal, protected[Read More…]
South Sudan appeals for $100M to combat climate shocks
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan has appealed for $100 million over the next 25 years to address the devastating impacts of climate change. The country’s Minister of Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon Cosmas, emphasized the urgent need for climate finance to support adaptation and resilience efforts. Napwon said climate-induced[Read More…]
Traders seek EALA intervention to ease cross-border barriers
By No. 1 Citizen South Sudan traders, in collaboration with their Ugandan and Congolese counterparts, have submitted a petition to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) to address persistent cross-border trade issues. The petition, delivered to EALA Speaker Rt. Hon. Joseph Ntakirutimana, highlights several obstacles hindering trade among the three[Read More…]
Machar willing to work with holdout groups
By Bosco Bush First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny expressed willingness to work with opposition holdout groups who aim to join the government through the Tumaini Peace Initiative for South Sudan, with the goal of fostering lasting peace in the country. His comments came as the Tumaini peace talks[Read More…]
CHOLERA kills Six, 243 cases confirmed-minister
By Deng Athian The Ministry of Health has announced death of six people of Cholera while 243 cases are recorded across the country. Health Minister, Yolanda Awel Deng made the announcement on Sunday, expressing deep concern over the outbreak. “We have cases in the Wedwil refugee camp in Northern[Read More…]
Exam distribution challenges hit Northern Bahr el Ghazal
By Hou Akot Hou Minister of Education for Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Santino Bol Akok, has appealed to partners to assist in the distribution of examination papers across the state. With the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) exams scheduled to commence on Monday, November 18th, the state ministry[Read More…]
Young man dies in Lakes State road accident
By Yang Ater Yang A young man has lost his life in a road accident that occurred between Kuelkuac and Wulu County. According to Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the spokesperson for Lakes State Police, the overall security situation in the state is currently calm and stable. “A young boy was[Read More…]
County peace committees trained on peacebuilding in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco A two-day capacity-building training for county peace committees commenced in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State, to empower young people to mitigate conflict at the grassroots level. Over 25 male and female representatives from all eight counties of the state, including Imehejek Administrative Area, are participating in the training.[Read More…]