By Deng Ghai Deng The Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani met with Jonglei State Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Matiop Lueth Atem on Wednesday. The meeting, held in Juba, focused on improving bilateral relations and addressing pressing issues concerning internally displaced persons (IDPs). During the meeting,[Read More…]
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ELECTIONS: Voter registration schedule faults
By Bosco Bush The timeline for voter registration is uncertain as the country gets ready for the upcoming December 2024, general elections. According to the National Election Act 2012, as amended in 2023, voter registration should be conducted at least six months before the elections. In early July, the[Read More…]
INFERNO: goods worth SSP 1.7 billion lost in Yei
By James Innocent Traders in Yei River County have lost goods estimated at over 1.7 billion South Sudanese pounds in the fire that gutted the market last week. According to the county authorities, a committee was immediately formed to assess the damage and the losses suffered by the traders[Read More…]
Central, Eastern Equatoria States record highest Hepatitis cases
By Kei Emmanuel Duku As South Sudan strives to reduce the spread and infections of hepatitis by 2030, new data from the National Ministry of Health reveals that the Central and Eastern Equatoria states are leading the country in reported cases of hepatitis B and C. Conversely, Pibor and[Read More…]
Floods cut off over 35 schools in Aweil South
By Hou Akot Hou The majority of schools in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, have been forced to shut down due to heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in the area. William Malith Malith, the education director for Aweil South County, stated about 35 schools have been[Read More…]
Jadalla pays tribute to Martyrs
By Deng Ghai Deng Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani delivered a message on South Sudan Martyrs Day, paying tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes and urging unity and patriotism. In his address, Jadalla honored the sacrifices made by those who fought for South Sudan’s freedom,[Read More…]
House collapse kills 60-year-old woman
By Hou Akot Hou A 60-year-old woman lost her life when her house collapsed on her in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The victim, who was a neighbor of the Nyalath payam administrator, Mr. James Mou, had traveled to a farm area with her young daughter to stay[Read More…]
Futuyo calls for free political space
By Bosco Bush Western Equatoria State (WES) governor, Alfred Futuyo Karaba calls for free political space to enable opposition parties to engage freely with citizens. His call came when a delegation from the National Legislative Assembly, Peace and Reconciliation Committee on Monday arrived in Yambio town to collect views[Read More…]
Seven killed in Warrap cattle camp attack
By Deng Ghai Deng At least seven people, including three children and a teenage girl, were killed in a cattle camp in Warrap’s Tonj East County on Tuesday. William Wol, the Warrap State Information Minister, confirmed the grim details of the incident, which occurred during the early hours when[Read More…]
UNITY, PEACE In memory of Martyrs-Kiir calls
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for continued unity and peace in the country. The President made the call on Tuesday, 30th July, in Martyrs’ Day message to honor those who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence. Kiir reflected on the significance[Read More…]
U.S commends South Sudan Martyrs’ Day
By Deng Ghai Deng The United State of America (USA), today, joins the people of South Sudan to commemorate Martyrs’ Day. In a message, the US Embassy in Juba pays tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives for the nation’s journey toward self-determination and independence. Martyrs’ Day is[Read More…]
City Review, Al-Hagiga staff on protest
By William Madouk Section of Journalists working with City Review and Al-Hagiga newspapers – sisterly outlets owned by Rak Media Group have laid down tools over low payment compared to their expatriate colleagues. In a statement obtained by our outlet, they have demanded better pay in light of economic[Read More…]
Four killed, 12 wounded in cattle raid
By Yang Ater Yang Four people were killed and 12 were wounded in cattle raiding clashes between armed youth from Rumbek Central and Cueibet counties of Lakes state, last weekend, according to the authorities. “The specific place was between Aliet and Magotic area,” said Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, the[Read More…]
Parliament passes Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism Bill 2024
By Philip Buda Ladu Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has passed a crucial Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Act 2012 (Amendment Bill 2024) from its second to third reading and final stages. The bill, which is an international treaty, requires domestication, and once ratified, South Sudan would[Read More…]
Farmers vow to combat hunger
By James Innocent Farmers in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have pledged to intensify their efforts to fight hunger and boost the local economy, despite facing numerous challenges. Since the outbreak of the conflict in 2016, farmers in the region have struggled with a variety of issues, including[Read More…]
Lakes State celebrates open defecation-free achievement
By Yang Ater Lakes state celebrations achievement of Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in several villages in Rumbek. The event was organized by the state Ministry of Housing, Land, and Public Utilities, in collaboration with the Center for Emergency Development Support (CEDS). David Ayuen Mawel, the WASH (Water, Sanitation,[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal forms disaster management committee
By Hou Akot Hou The governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal state has formed a disaster management committee to address the ongoing flood crisis and coordinate humanitarian efforts. Zechariah Garang Lual, the state’s Minister of Information said the 11-member committee is composed of cabinet members and is headed by[Read More…]
Pibor locals turn to wild vegetables as hunger strikes harder
By William Madouk Locals in Pibor Administrative Area are resorting to eating wild vegetables and desert dates due to hunger and malnutrition, according to Oxfam South Sudan. “People in South Sudan’s Pibor county are forced to survive on wild vegetables, and desert dates as the number of people dying[Read More…]
Two killed, one missing in Pibor boat capsize
By Deng Ghai Deng A tragic boating accident has left two people dead, three others in critical condition while and one person missing. A vessel en route Likuangule from Pibor, carrying 15 security personnel capsized on Sunday. The passengers were part of peace mission organized by state authorities and[Read More…]
Budi murder: Lobong, ministers to face MPs
By William Madouk Eastern Equatoria State governor, Luis Lobong Lojore, and five key ministers may be summoned to the parliament to clarify the alleged killing of 12 South Sudanese by Ugandan wildlife wardens in Budi County. Legislator representing Budi County in the national assembly, Oreste Lopara said twelve South[Read More…]