By Yiep Joseph As the world celebrates International Day of Democracy today, eyes have been set on South Sudan strengthen the process. While ups and downs in the 2018 peace agreement delay elections, pressure continues to mount on leaders to ensure that elections take place. With the country being governed[Read More…]
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Commissioner calls for joint efforts in reducing HIV infections
By Lodu William Odiya The Deputy Chairperson of the Soth Sudan HIV/AIDS Commission has called on faith-based groups, traditional leaders, and communities to embrace the use of condoms as part of efforts to reduce new HIV infections in the country. Speaking during an engagement between media, women constituencies last week,[Read More…]
Six people hurt in Gangs raid
By Lodu William Odiya Authority in Bor county of Jonglei state have confirmed that at least six people were injured during night gangs attack over the weekend When contacted by this outlet, James Ghai Makor, Bor County commissioner said the incident happened but the injuries were minor. “This are criminals,[Read More…]
‘Deadly floods’ displace over 100,000 in South Sudan
By Lodu Willliam Odiya Over 100,000 people has been displaced by what the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has called “new deadly floods” in South Sudan. according to the statement released by the Agency on September 12, this year, widespread flooding has engulfed large parts of Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity[Read More…]
Activist calls for crackdown on drug dealers
By Lodu William Odiya A civil Society activist has called on the government to crackdown the trading of drugs which he said is triggering the growing of the youth gang groups among the societies across the country. In a statement obtained by this outlet, Edmund Yakani, the executive Director for[Read More…]
Stakeholders engage in disaster management capacity building
By James Innocent Some of the stakeholders in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State have received disaster management skills. The members that received the skills were drawn from various community groups and institutions. According to the officials, the two-day training workshop on disaster management, organized by the African Democracy[Read More…]
Youth leader calls for a ban on tramadol, other toxic alcohol
By Hou Akot Hou A youth leader in Northern Bahr El Gazal state (NBGs) has called on authorities to order a complete ban on tramadol and other toxic alcoholic spirits. Speaking to the media, George Atem Garang, the youth chairperson urged the authorities to restrict the sale of toxic drugs[Read More…]
Police detain traders for dealing in toxic alcoholic spirits
By Hou Akot Hou The police in Gogrial West County of Warrap State have detained eight traders for selling already banned toxic alcohol. While the state’s crackdown on the sale of toxic drugs and alcohol continues, traders have been cautioned to stop selling such products. Speaking to this outlet, Peter[Read More…]
Manufacturers, producers cautioned against unauthorized use of SSNBS logo
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has yesterday cautioned the manufacturers and producers against the unauthorized use of its official logo and quality marks on product labels. In a statement released by the Bureau, Executive Director Hon. Gloria Nyoka Joseph underscored the Bureau had[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to Fund health sector
By Lodu William Odiya A member of Country Coordination Mechanism (CCM) has called on the government to put more efforts and fund the health sector in the country. Speaking during an engagement between media, CCM women and civil society organization, Ms. Veronica Lucy, CCM member representing the media constituency said[Read More…]
FORGIVENESS: Church leader’s plea
By Lodu William Odiya The faith-based leaders have called on the government to grant amnesty to those who took arms against the state. According to the statement released by the council yesterday, the faith-based leaders encouraged peace and unity in the nation. The statement was signed by headed by Most[Read More…]
Warrap residents call on partners, gov’t to restock health
By Hou Akot Hou Residents in Warrap State have called on the government and the partners to restock the health facilities with essential drugs. The concern came in after some of the health facilities in the area ran out of essential medicines, subjecting residents to suffering. According to some of[Read More…]
Unity State launches Pakur resettlement site as flood devastate areas
By Alan Clement Unity State Governor, Riek Bim has officially launched the Pakur resettlement site, one of the areas recently reclaimed from devastating floods that displaced thousands in the state. According to the governor’s office, the inauguration marked a major milestone in the state’s efforts to reclaim land submerged by[Read More…]
Gov’t in dialogue with Ethiopia over release of 27 youth
By Alan Clement The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has confirmed that it is actively coordinating the safe return of 27 South Sudanese youth currently detained in Muzan prison, Ethiopia. The Ministry’s Spokesperson, Amb. Apuk Ayuel Mayen, told journalists during the weekly media briefing on Thursday that the[Read More…]
SSPDF: Soldier kills own mother
By Hou Akot Hou A South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) soldier murdered his own mother upon returning from a barrack where he is posted in Unity State. According to the local authorities on the ground in Gogrial West County, a foot soldier whose identity was not revealed, returned late[Read More…]
African Leaders to the World: Swap Climate Aid for Strategic Investment
By Kei Emmanuel Duku At the second Africa Climate Summit, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed urged the world’s biggest polluters to prioritize climate project investments in Africa instead of providing short-term financial aid. Speaking to regional and global leaders, Ahmed called for a shift from climate aid to investment to[Read More…]
Education ministries to collaborate, promote space science education
By Chol D. Johnson The Minister of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) has pledged the Ministry’s commitment to the promotion of the space science objectives in the country. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, South Sudan’s Minister of Education, made the pledge at the launch of the Space Science Education Programmes for schools[Read More…]
UN urges dialogue as South Sudan embarks on 10-Year development plan
By Alan Clement The United Nations has called on South Sudan’s government and stakeholders to prioritize dialogue and inclusivity as the country launched its first long-term National Development Plan (NDP). Speaking at the launch of the 10-year NDP in Juba on Wednesday, Anita Kiki, the Deputy Special Representative of the[Read More…]
Lobong secures 16 UAE law scholarship slots for Eastern Equatoria students
By Alan Clement In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Louis Lobong Lojore, the Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, has secured scholarship for 16 students to pursue law studies in the United Arab Emirates. In a statement issued by the Governor’s press unit, the agreement was reached following a high-profile diplomatic engagement[Read More…]
8-year-old girl sustains bullet, parent seeks for help
By Chol D. Johnson The parent of an 8-year-old girl sustaining a bullet in Gumbo Sherikat is seeking for help from well-wishers, the government and NGOs to extends hands in order to operate the bullet for successful treatment. The young girl named Regina was shoot in Gumbo Sherikat at[Read More…]