By Yiep Joseph Federal Democratic Party (FDP) has expelled Secretary General (SG) Changkuoth Bichiok over alleged violations of party protocols and misconduct. According to a statement signed by the party Chairperson Gabriel Changson Chang, the decision to expel the secretary general was reached in a leadership meeting. Bichiok is also[Read More…]
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Lobong urges Ateker communities to cease disputes
By No. 1 Citizen and Guardian Eastern Equatoria State governor, Louise Lobong urged the Ateker communities living within the tri-point to desist from border-related dispute and embrace peaceful co-existence among themselves. This call came following a High-Level Meeting of Ateker Leaders convened in Moroto, Uganda for Border Communities Sensitization that[Read More…]
Jonglei State inter-clan violence death toll rises to seven
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Jonglei State have confirmed that the death toll from the recent inter-clan conflict in Nyirol County has risen to seven. The clashes erupted last week between the Cie-Pual and Cie-Khertut sections of Cie-Dumin in Lankien, following a revenge killing that occurred on August 29,[Read More…]
Community pleas for upgrade of Nesitu PHCU to Health Center
Kei Emmanuel Duku Nesitu Primary Health Unit (PHU) in Rajaf Payam, Juba County, Central Equatoria State, is facing pressure to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community. Local leaders, health experts, and residents are now urging the National Ministry of Health to upgrade the facility to a Primary[Read More…]
Lawyer assaulted for defending a minor in marriage case
By Yang Ater Yang A lawyer in Rumbek, James Mourwel, was brutally assaulted on Friday evening after defending a case against forced marriage of a minor. The attack, which left the lawyer injured, has sparked widespread condemnation. According to Mourwel, the assault took place near his office around 6:25 PM.[Read More…]
President Kiir, Vice Chancellors to meet over salary delays
By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir Mayardit is set to meet with Vice Chancellors of public universities to address ongoing salary delays. The move comes as several universities have been in protests over unpaid salaries, impacting academic activities and student learning. During a meeting yesterday, between President Salva Kiir and[Read More…]
Upper Nile Governor reopens Hai Mataar Police Station
By Bosco Bush Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok on Friday, commissioned the reopening of the dormant Hai Mataar Police Station in Malakal town to restore law and order in the area. The facility contains some office spaces and 2 prison cells accommodating both males and females to ensure effective[Read More…]
Yei launches campaign to combat River Blindness
By James Innocent A new initiative to combat Onchocerciasis, commonly known as River Blindness, was launched in Yei River County. The campaign, led by the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) program, intends to reduce the prevalence of the disease through mass drug administration. Michael Salah, National Supervisor for NTD, explained[Read More…]
Butchers Union elects new leaders
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Butcher’s Union (CESBU) on Friday, November 1, 2024, elected Mr. Angelo Wani Nyombe as the new chairperson. Delegates from six counties and Wonduruba administrative payam of Central Equatoria State participated in the union’s first-ever election on Friday since its establishment in 1983. Mr.[Read More…]
UJOSS concerned over arrest of journalists in Warrap State
By Deng Ghai Deng Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has voiced deep concern over recent treatment of local journalists in Warrap town, following two troubling incidents involving unlawful detentions. In a statement released on Sunday, UJOSS Coordinator Daniel Mareng Wek detailed how a journalist from Kong Kooc FM[Read More…]
JICA boosts waste management with trucks
By Bosco Bush Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Friday, last week donated a fleet of Grant Aid Vehicles for solid waste management to Juba City Council in a bid to improve garbage collection. The donated machines include; 15 compactors, 2 container carriers and 2 containers. “These vehicles are[Read More…]
Activist urges President Kiir to sign Transitional Justice Bills
By Yiep Joseph Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called on President Salva Kiir to sign the Transitional Justice legislation into law. Executive Director of CEPO, Edmund Yakani said President Kiir should consider signing the Bill as “Christmas gift” to the people. The Parliament has already passed the[Read More…]
Cross-border talks adopt community disarmament
By Yiep Joseph A high-level meeting of Ateker Cluster leaders from South Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda has resolved a concurrent regional disarmament program for bordering communities. The talks that kicked off on the 30th of October and ended on the 31st in Moroto, Uganda, brought representatives from South Sudan,[Read More…]
Secret sale of dog meat in Juba exposed
By William Madouk Reports have emerged of a section of unscrupulous butchers who reportedly strangle, stab, and slaughter hundreds of dogs each day. The butchers, operating in secrecy, are believed to be supplying dog meat to the public. Eating dog meat is taboo in South Sudan, however, rumours persist[Read More…]
Over 20 police officers depart to Ethiopia for studies
By Kei Emmanuel Duku At least 23 South Sudan Police officers and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) departed for Ethiopia yesterday to pursue further studies. Thirteen officers will undertake Bachelor’s degrees, eight will pursue Master’s degrees, and two will enroll in postgraduate programs. The duration of their studies will range from two[Read More…]
Journalists advocate for better working conditions, improved welfare
By Yiep Joseph Journalists call for improvements in their working conditions and welfare, urge both Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) and the government to take action. The scribes made the call during Annual General Meeting (AGM) meeting organized by Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) with support[Read More…]
CES proposes mega ICT, media projects
By Bosco Bush Central Equatoria State [CES] Ministry of Information and Communication has proposed establishment of mega Information and Communication Technology [ICT], and media projects. Acting Minister of Information and Communication, Gerald Francis presented the four-project memo during Thursday’s ordinary Council of Ministers meeting chaired by the state governor. The[Read More…]
WFP appeals for cash support
By Bosco Bush United Nations World Food Program [WFP] appeals to donors to provide early funding, frontload assistance worth $404 million for next year’s operations, following rising hunger in South Sudan. This appeal follows the release of the WFP-FAO Hunger Hotspots report which warns that South Sudan is a country[Read More…]
Revenge attack claims four lives in Nyirol County
By Deng Ghai Deng At least four people have been killed and three others injured in fatal revenge clashes between the Cie-Pual and Cie-Khertut sections of Cie-Dumin, in Lankien, the headquarters of Nyirol County. Jonglei State Minister of Information, Nyamar Lony Thichot Ngundeng, reported that the violence stemmed from a[Read More…]
Bright Stars face Harambee Stars tomorrow in Kampala
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Bright Stars arrived Ugandan Capital, Kampala, for a second leg of 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) qualifiers after 2:0 triumph over Kenyan Harambee Stars at Juba Stadium. Two second-half goals from Malish Ezbon Wajo and Yahanna Paulino Juma in the 50th and 67th minute[Read More…]