By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State government has issued a one-month ultimatum for businesses in Torit town to renovate or rebuild their shops along Juba highway. Oringa John Geoffrey, the Press Secretary in the office of Governor, Louis Lobong Lojore explained the initiative. “Governor Louis Lobong Lojore met with[Read More…]
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Inter-state conflict affecting Gogrial East -MP
By Kidega Livingstone Inter-communal conflict and cattle raiding are endangering the lives of people in Gogrial East County of Warrap State, an area Member of Parliament has said. MP. Mary Atong told the national parliament that people normally come to attack and raid cattle of her community. “My people[Read More…]
Gola prohibits age-set fights in Pibor
By William Madouk All security apparatus, civil servants, and humanitarian workers found participating in age-set fights in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area will face persecution and risk losing their jobs, the area authority warned. In an order No. 07/2024 seen by this outlet, the chief administrator of Greater Pibor[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria cracks down on unlicensed medical facilities
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria ministry of health has begun a review of licenses for all medical facilities, including private clinics, across the state. Dr. Elijo Omoro, the state ministry of health, Director of Pharmaceutical Services says the initiative aims to ensure patient’s safety and high-quality healthcare. “We regulate[Read More…]
Tombura clashes; Survivors recount escape, call for relief
By William Madouk In a barracks of displacement camp in Western Equatoria State, thousands of survivors are staring hunger in the face, a symptom of vast humanitarian crisis gripping Tombura’s turbulence. Since April 25, thousands have run to camps for safety and some recount to No. 1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]
Two Chiefs suspended over land dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Two executive chiefs, Dut Majak Majak and Gar Deng, have been suspended following a land dispute that sparked tension between residents of Aweil West and North counties in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The conflict arose on Sunday when construction in the Wadwil area was[Read More…]
MP accused of torture, forced marriage
By Yang Ater Yang A member of parliament, Daniel Dhieu Matuet, who representing Lakes State at national assembly, has been accused of torture and forcing his daughter, Akuchol Dhieu Matuet into marriage. Legal counsel, Kachuol Benjamin, the lawyer to the girl has filed a case at the Supreme Court.[Read More…]
HUNGER CRISIS; Parliament summons Economic Cluster
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Assembly has summoned Economic Cluster to explain about high cost of goods in the country. The Assembly reached the resolution after a lawmaker representing Mayom County of Unity State, presented an urgent motion on the looming hunger in the state with little[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria thrashes existence of rebels
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State authorities have denied presence of a rebel group led by “Comedian Feel Free” in Magwi County. They described the claims of new insurgency as attempts to spread fear among the local population. Magwi County Commissioner Benjamin Pole Pole Olum, speaking during launch of[Read More…]
Torit installs streetlights, security cameras
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in the Eastern Equatoria State capital, Torit town, have begun installing streetlights and security cameras across to combat rising criminal activities. This initiative aims to improve public safety and allow authorities to monitor criminal movements more effectively. Torit Town Mayor, H.W. Mustafa Albino Zachariah, explained[Read More…]
Torit Court jails man over bush meat
By Ijoo Bosco Wildlife court in Eastern Equatoria State capital, Torit, has sentenced a 37-year-old man to four years in prison and a fine of 600,000 South Sudanese Pounds for trading bush meat. Maj. Gen. Paul Adot Stephen, Director of Wildlife Service in the state, explained that the man[Read More…]
MPs demand answers to currency decline
By Bida Elly David As the South Sudanese Pounds continue to depreciate further against US dollars, lawmakers at the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) are demanding answers from concerned financial institutions. No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper established on Monday, foreign exchange rate rising up with $1 selling at[Read More…]
Parliament forms committee to probe Tombura attacks
By Bida Elly David National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) has formed a committee to investigate the recent attacks in Tombura County, Western Equatoria State. Violence sparked in Tombura County two weeks ago, resulting into abductions, killings, and burning of houses, which forced thousands to flee for safety. Lawmakers resolved to[Read More…]
University students protest lack of food
By William Madouk Students of University of Bahr el Ghazal in Wau have staged a peaceful protest over the cut in food ratio on campus. In a statement obtained by this outlet, students are protesting the administration’s failure to pay a food delivery company, causing a halt in food[Read More…]
NAS officers denounce rebellion
By James Innocent Over eight senior military officers from the National Salvation Front (NAS) led by General Thomas Cirilo have joined the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) in Yei River County. The officers including a Major General, Brigadier Generals and First Lieutenants among other ranks were welcomed by[Read More…]
Government denies $13 Billion Oil Deal
By Bida Elly David Government has dismissed rumours circulating on social media purporting oil deal worth $12.9 billion with United Arab Emirates (UAE) for paying salaries. Al-Monitor website published that a company run by a distant relative of the ruling family in Abu Dhabi had signed a deal with[Read More…]
CEPO demands joint strategy on communal violence
By Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) calls for joint strategies on combating communal attacks in Jonglei, Pibor and Central Equatoria, triangle. CEPO’s Executive director, Edmond Yakani points to the new chief administrator of Pibor, the newly appointed cabinet of Jonglei state and the new governor[Read More…]
Hard work pays, a single mother in smiles
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto A single mother, who benefited from Youth Enterprise Development and Capacity Building (YEDCB) project is a happy woman, reaping fruits of her labour. A 27-year-old, Maka Scovia John is one of about 2,394 South Sudanese youth beneficiaries, of whom 1,446 were female in a project[Read More…]
Dialogue brings reconciliation to Mugwo
By James Innocent A peace forum held Mugwo Payam of Yei River County held last week in Mugwo Payam of Yei River County has called for Peaceful resolution of conflict and unity among the communities. Funded by Reconcile International it brought together hundreds of members of the Mugwo community,[Read More…]
Over 30 shun Kiir for Machar
By Kidega Livingstone At least 34 members of Sudanese Liberation Movement [SPLM] have crossed to Sudan People’s Liberation Government in opposition (SPLM-IO). The defectors hail from Greater Pibor Administrative area, Warrap and Jonglei states. In GPPAA alone at least 14 youth leaders from Lekungole, Pibor, Guuruk and Vertheth counties[Read More…]