By Deng Ghai Deng At least 20 people were killed and 38 others wounded on Saturday during intense inter-communal fighting in Tonj North County of Warrap State, according to state officials. The violence erupted between two sections of the Lou community in Alebek Payam, triggered by criminal elements who[Read More…]
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South Sudan Football Association denies claims of unpaid salaries
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has refuted allegations that national team players have gone months without receiving salaries, prompting some to boycott recent training camps. In a press conference, SSFA General Secretary, Victor Lawrence Lual clarified that players are not entitled to monthly salaries but[Read More…]
South Sudan launches Malaria Youth Champions Chapter
By Yiep Joseph The Ministry of Health has officially launched Malaria Youth Champions Country Chapter, aimed at raising awareness and reducing malaria incidences across the country. The initiative, in collaboration with various partners, marks a major step as South Sudan joins other nations in the fight against malaria. Speaking[Read More…]
NCA to set up Computer Incident Response Team
By Kei Emmanuel Duku National Communication Authority (NCA) has announced plans to establish a Computer Incident Response Team (SS-ICRT) to address cyber threats and ensure the safety of digital users in the country. As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the NCA emphasized the importance of online security and urged[Read More…]
South Sudan hosts half a million refugees as Sudan conflict intensifies
By Philip Buda Ladu Influx of refugees into South Sudan has surpassed the half-million mark, primarily due to ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan. This has immensely strained resources of a country, already grappling with its own internal displacement crisis. In a statement extended to this outlet, the UN Refugee[Read More…]
Mother ‘wanted’ for abandoning baby
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State are searching for a mother who abandoned her newborn in a garden in Mathiang Kok Payam, Rumbek East County. Police spokesman Major Elijah Mabor Makuac reported that on Sunday, law enforcement received information about a baby girl found in a garden[Read More…]
Gov’t, UNOPS sign $299,000 agreement for flood mitigation tools
By Deng Ghai Deng Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has partnered with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to procure essential hand tools for flood mitigation in South Sudan. This $299,000 initiative is part of the Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa, funded[Read More…]
‘Little disappointed’ but loyal to Kiir-Gen. Akol Koor
By Willian Maduok Former spy chief and designated governor of Warrap State, Gen. Akol Koor Kuc, has reaffirmed his loyalty to President Salva Kiir’s administration. In an appreciation letter, following the revocation of his appointment as Warrap State Governor Gen. Akol expressed gratitude to President Kiir for his thirteen[Read More…]
Gov’t to establish minerals trading centres
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan council of ministers has approved the formation of a high-level steering committee that would spearhead the establishment of a gold refinery and mineral trading centres across the country. This came after the Minister of Mining, Hon. Martin Gama Abucha, presented a memo on[Read More…]
Wonduruba killings must be investigated-UN
By Deng Ghai Deng United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has expressed deep concern over a series of violent clashes between armed actors in the greater Juba area of Central Equatoria state, resulting in the deaths of 24 people, including 19 civilians. The incidents, which involved attacks and[Read More…]
Bright Stars head coach returns ahead of Uganda clash
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football governing (body SSFA), has confirmed, Nicholas Dupuis, the Head Coach for the national team will be available in today’s clash with Uganda Cranes in Kampala. It was previously reported that the coach left the country for an undisclosed location at a critical[Read More…]
Call for global abolition of Death Penalty
By Philip Buda Ladu European Union and the Council of Europe reaffirmed their opposition against death penalty, advocating for its complete abolition worldwide. In a joint statement released on Thursday, October 10, 2024, to mark the “World Day against the Death Penalty,” the entities emphasized the increasing global momentum[Read More…]
Girls ‘Take Over’ British Embassy, call on gov’t to invest in education
By Yiep Joseph A group of young girls who took over leadership roles at the British Embassy for a day in commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child have called on the government to invest in education. Today, October 11, is the International Day of the Girl[Read More…]
Persons with Disability demand review of Human Resources policy
By Yiep Joseph Persons with disabilities (PWDs) are calling on the government to instruct human resources managers to reevaluate their policies, which they argue currently disadvantage them and deny them job opportunities. In an interview with this outlet, Abacha Ahmed Ibrahim, Executive Director of Action for Community Education and[Read More…]
South Sudan launches Action Plan for refugee return amid humanitarian crisis
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan government has launched an action plan aimed at facilitating the urgent return of refugees from neighbouring countries. The initiative launched on Thursday in Juba, seeks to create a safe and dignified environment for millions of South Sudanese internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees.[Read More…]
TRAGIC! Ten civilians murdered in cold blood at Wonduruba
By Philip Buda Ladu/Deng Gai Deng Armed men in military uniform ambushed and killed 10 civilians in cold blood in Wonduruba Administrative Payam of Central Equatoria State on Wednesday night. According to local authorities, the gruesome incident which also left four other victims nursing machete wounds, occurred following a[Read More…]
Gov’t launches Global Environment Conservation project
By Ijoo Bosco The government through the Ministry of Environment and Forestry launched on Tuesday a Global environment conservation project in Eastern Equatoria State Capital Torit. The inception project was launched under the theme, “Promoting sustainable approaches to Ecosystem conservation in the Imotong landscape of South Sudan targeting Ikwoto, Torit[Read More…]
SSPDF confirms changes in Presidential Guard command
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) confirmed on Thursday the transfer and reassignment of the commander of the Presidential Guards Unit, also known as the Tiger Division. Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the spokesperson of the SSPDF, announced the changes in an interview with this[Read More…]
Floods, snakebites ravage Pigi County
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Pigi County as severe flooding and rising snakebite cases have displaced thousands and claimed lives. According to a recent assessment by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission and partner organizations, at least four people have died due to flooding, and[Read More…]
Saga: Plaintiff lawyers counter UAP’s objection
By William Madouk Advocate Marko Reech Chan, representing the former national staff of UAP Insurance Company, challenged the firm’s preliminary objections in the ongoing case. Previously, the defense lawyer for UAP Insurance Company submitted a preliminary objection and comments regarding the lawsuit filed against the firm. During the third[Read More…]