By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) has dismissed swirling rumours regarding a shakeup in its military leadership. A recent social media speculates removal of Major General Lual Wek Gum from his position as commander of Tiger Division, also known as the Presidential Guards. The reports[Read More…]
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Security Chiefs warns NSS to keep off politics
By Yiep Joseph High-ranking officials from the security sector have urged members of the National Security Service (NSS) to remain politically neutral and concentrate on their primary responsibilities. The call came during the reception of Gen. Akec Tong Aleu, the Director General of the Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of[Read More…]
Kiir retracts Gen. Akol Koor’s appointment as Warrap state governor
By Staff writer In an unpredicted move, President Salva Kiir Mayardit has revoked the appointment of Gen. Akol Koor Kuc as the governor of Warrap State. This comes hours after Gen. Akol returned to Juba from the United Arab Emirates. No reasons were given for the surprising withdrawal. In[Read More…]
Viva Stars, Munuki FC advance to third round of South Sudan Cup
Kei Emmanuel Duku Both Munuki FC and Viva Stars were winners yesterday in the third round of the South Sudan Cup under the Juba Local Football Association played in Buluk Training Centre. Munuki FC came from a goal down to overcome Bajur FC 2:1 when Jackson had given Bajur[Read More…]
South Sudan U-20 falls to Burundi in AFCON qualifiers
Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan U-20 Junior Team suffered a 1-0 defeat against Burundi U-20 in their opening match of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA Qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Christophe Ndayikengurukiye scored the lone goal for Burundi in the 8th minute, joining[Read More…]
EU urges gov’t to prioritize nationality documentation to prevent statelessness
By Philip Buda Ladu European Union (EU) has called on South Sudan government to prioritize issuance of nationality documentation to prevent statelessness. EU Deputy Head of Delegation, Lothar Jaschke said that vulnerable groups such as refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and children should be targeted. Speaking at opening[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla calls for peace, unity in Lainya County
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has urged the people of Lainya County to prioritize peace and stability. Speaking during a rally in Lainya town on Monday, October 7th, Governor Jadalla conveyed a message from President Salva Kiir Mayardit to the local[Read More…]
Juba, Kampala commit to Pan-Africanism, regional integration
By Philip Buda In a significant move aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and fostering Pan-Africanism, South Sudan and Uganda have reaffirmed their commitment to working together. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Amb. Monday Semaya Kumba, welcomed his Ugandan counterpart, Hon. Henry Oryem Okello, Uganda[Read More…]
Constitution-making, census stare on NEC as time clicks
By William Madouk National Election Commission (NEC) is possibly staring at potential time challenges to meet all the prerequisites of electoral preparedness. The chairperson of United Nations Integrated Electoral Assistance team in South Sudan, Darren S. Nance noted preparations for elections start two or more years earlier. “While two[Read More…]
Acholi Community objects Limur Multipurpose Water project
By Deng Ghai Deng Acholi Community in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State has rejected Limur Multipurpose Water & Resource Development Project. The insist that consultations were not done on project, recently tabled cabinet by South Sudan’s Minister of Water and Irrigation, Pal Mai Deng before cabinet. In a[Read More…]
Stay off politics, Prof Akok tells state EC members
By William Madouk Chairperson of the National Election Commission (NEC), Professor Abednego Akok, has cautioned members of the State High Election Committee against engaging in political activities. Speaking during the opening of a four-day induction workshop for committee members, Prof. Akok said as technocrats, members should focus on their[Read More…]
Spy chief vows tough grips on perpetrators of corruption
By Yiep Joseph The newly appointed Director General of the Internal Security Bureau of the National Security Service (NSS), General Akec Tong Aleu, has pledged to take a strong stance against corruption. During his reception at the NSS headquarters (Blue House) on Tuesday, Gen. Akec declared commitment to combating[Read More…]
Minister urges support for conflict-affected children in Sudan
By Yiep Joseph Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc, has called on UNICEF to double support for children in the war-affected Sudan. As conflict continues in neighbouring Sudan, Minister Goc expressed the need to double efforts in helping the affected children and elderly. According[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla on County tour
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State (CES) Governor H.E. Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani on Monday embarked on his long-planned tour to the counties, an idea that was conceived shortly after he took oath of office. The tour, which is taking place under the theme “consolidating durable peace,[Read More…]
Commissioner Tete encourages peace, reconciliation
By Yiep Joseph Commissioner of Juba County, Emmanuel Tete, has urged citizens to seize the recent extension period as an opportunity to foster peace and unity in the community. Tete made his appeal during a funeral service for late Christopher Sebit over the weekend, where he emphasized that the[Read More…]
Youth Union urges support for flood-affected communities
Kei Emmanuel Duku A member of the National Youth Council is calling on humanitarian organizations to provide urgent assistance to communities affected by widespread flooding in South Sudan. Owar Mark, a local youth leader, highlighted the critical needs of flood-affected populations, including medical services, food, shelter, and other essential[Read More…]
Pibor Administrator distances Murle youth from recent abduction
By Kei Emmanuel The Administrator of Greater Pibor Administrative Area, Gola Boyoi, has refuted allegations made by Pigi County Commissioner, Sulieman Deng, regarding the involvement of armed youth Murle in the abduction of six children and their mother last week. Boyoi stated that Greater Pibor does not share a[Read More…]
Water in ‘black-market’
By Yiep Joseph Civil society organizations are urging the government to take immediate action to improve the water supply system in Juba, where access to clean drinking water has become increasingly scarce. The activists stated that the situation has escalated to the point where water is now being sold[Read More…]
Kiir appoints Ambassador, officials
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has on Monday evening appointed Ambassador Simon Juach Deng as ambassador to Zimbabwe. In another decree, Mr. Atak Santino Majak takes on as Undersecretary of Veterans Affair in the minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, replacing Gen. Akech Tong Aleu, who has been appointed Director General[Read More…]
A journalist recounts horrors of road ambush
By William Madouk Some travelers along Juba-Yei Road, were subjected to horror, on Saturday, last week, as armed assailants ambushed, stripped them nude, before looting valuables. Bosco Bush, a scribe with No.1 Citizen daily Newspaper, one of the survivors among six passengers, recounts the ordeal on his way to[Read More…]