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…]
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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…]
Two arrested for stabbing a girl in Warrap
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Paliet Payam, Gogrial West County, Warrap State, have arrested two elderly men involved in a fight on Monday night that left a girl injured. According to the police, the altercation erupted while the men were drinking in a local pub, during which a[Read More…]
Fire destroys 10 houses in Aweil town
By Hou Akot Hou Fire destroyed over 10 houses in the Ayuang residential area of Aweil Town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred near the Norwegian Refugee Committee’s compound, according to eyewitnesses. “It is shocking to lose our belongings, which included mattresses, a Premio[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…]
Long distance, lack of awareness hinder ANC access
By Ijoo Bosco Women in Ogwal Wor Boma in Owiny have stated that long distances to health facilities and inadequate awareness of the importance of antenatal care (ANC) services contribute to the low turnout of pregnant mothers. Mrs. Auma Paska revealed that many people in Owiny Ki Bul live far[Read More…]
Activists call for probe into Nasir clangs
By William Madouk Activists have called for creditable investigation into clashes between South Sudan Peoples’ Defence Forces (SSPDF) and armed youth in Nasir County, Upper Nile State. Executive Director for the Centre for peace and Advocacy (CPA), Mr. Ter Manyang Gatwech condemned the recent fight, saying that rampant clashes could[Read More…]
Children bear the brunt of US funding cut
By Kei Emmanuel Duku About 20 to 50 children living with HIV/AIDS have been abandoned by their parents or guardians in Juba City, National Empowerment of Positive Women United (NEPWU), estimates. Margret Jokudu Corneliou, a mother mentor with NEPWU, who is also living with HIV/AIDS, said some parents abandoned[Read More…]