By Yang Ater A man lost his ear and 8 herds of cattle to raiders in a cruel attack in Cueibet County, Lakes State. According to Lakes State Police spokesperson Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the attackers chopped off the man’s ear before parting with his eight animals. The incident[Read More…]
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Juba City council closes15 fuel stations
By Kidega Livingstone Fifteen fuel stations in Juba have been closed down by Central Equatoria State government, following an order from governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony. The state government had set up committees to conduct assessments to identify petrol stations that pose a threat to human life following case fuel[Read More…]
Gondokoro incident needs Justice-CTSAMVM demands
By Bida Elly David Peace monitors urge south Sudan government to investigate the army for inhumane treatment of civilians in Gondokoro Island. Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) reiterated the call in meeting on Tuesday, In December, last Year, residents of Gondokoro Island accused government[Read More…]
Aweil residents demand compensation for aggregate extraction
By Hou Akot Hou Youth in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Gazal state, are demanding implementation of an agreement reached with local company, Wunkoc Engineering Company, to pay for extraction. The company was subcontracted by Africa Resources Cooperation Company for various projects, including construction of Akon Airport and[Read More…]
Lobong directs communities to embark on farming
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called on citizens to engage in large-scale farming as a means to combat economic hardships caused by persistent inflation. The directive was announced during the International Women’s Day celebration at Torit Freedom Square. State governor Louis Lobong Lojore[Read More…]
Gov’t lays strategies to woo investors
By Charles K Mark South Sudan government is working to identify and map out opportunities to make the country an attractive destination for both foreign and domestic investors. Senior government officials while speaking in a validation workshop on a one-stop shop for investment opportunities, put strong emphasis on addressing[Read More…]
NBS’ new chief takes office
By William Madouk A serene evening of March 10, 2024, witnessed another change of guard at the helm of South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) as President, Salva Kiir Mayardit waved his mini axe. This time, Dr. Kuorwel Kuai Kuorwel, who combined chairperson of SSNBS Council and executive[Read More…]
Man kills 38 years old brother
By Yien Gattour Mead A man killed his 38-year-old brother on Thursday, last week in Koch County of Unity State, according to local government official. Details surrounding the killing are still unclear as the suspect has not yet been apprehended. Koch County police director, James Tut Wal identified the[Read More…]
South Sudan, Uganda to curb border fraud
By Bida Elly David South Sudan and Uganda Revenue Authorities have agreed to deal with border trade frauds. The Commissioner General of South Sudan Revenue Authority, Africano Mande in a meeting with his Ugandan counterpart John R. Musinguzi, vowed to curb corruption along the border. The two shared progress[Read More…]
South Sudan receives Hydromet stations
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan has received seven Hydrometeorological stations from Nile Basin Initiative as part of a regional Hydrological Monitoring System. Hydromat systems are used to measure hydrological parameters such as precipitation, runoff, flow, water levels and speed. Executive director of Nile Basin Initiative, Dr. Florence Grace[Read More…]
Peace Monitors close 3 state branches
By Bida Elly David South Sudan Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has closed three branches, in states. The body’s Chairperson, Hailu Gonfa Edossa disclosed closure of the branch offices in a meeting on Tuesday, attributing it to lack of funding. He said the Monitoring[Read More…]
50 years of Juba Nile Bridge: A Lifeline and Symbol of Unity
By Dogga Luwo In the heart of Juba, the Capital City of South Sudan, stands one of the oldest structures that has become an integral part of the nation’s history-the Juba Nile Bridge. Constructed in 1974 by the Dutch construction company De Groot International, the Dutch Government contributed more[Read More…]
Thieves loot Rumbek Market
By Yang Ater Yang Thieves looted 1.8 million South Sudanese pounds (SSP) and 1,100 US dollars from Rumbek Market, on Monday night, According to Lakes state police spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, the incident was discovered in the morning. He said a shop was discovered broken into, and money[Read More…]
Legislators avail more corruption evidence against EAC Secretary General
By Gladys Fred Kole Regional Legislators have tabled additional files of evidence for further investigation of corruption and nepotism in East African Community Secretariat. Currently holding its Plenary in Nairobi, Kenya, the Regional Assembly received evidences on malpractices extracted from different institutions of the community with indication of mismanagement[Read More…]
Security arrangements running short of time- Peace Monitors
By Bida Elly David South Sudan runs short of time to implement security arrangements per peace agreement schedule as election time draws closer. The development worries Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM). CTSAMVM is a body established to monitor implementation of 2018 peace agreement signed[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria civil society divided over UNMISS activity boycott
By: Ijoo Bosco A section of civil society organizations in eastern Equatoria state have differed idea on proposal to boycott United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Torit office events. The state civil society Network, chairperson, Onen Charles Lokwaruk had accused (UNMISS) Torit field office and the Relief and Rehabilitation[Read More…]
Magwi Police alarmed over scramble for women
By Ijoo Bosco Magwi county police raise concern at the rate men compete for women with aggression, in the county. Police crime officer reveals that 75 % of violence among men in the community is as a result of scramble over women. Crime officer, 1st Lt Atanga David Ogeno[Read More…]
Returnees, host community, to get psychosocial support.
By Ijoo Bosco Humans Must Access Essential Services (HUMAES), a non-governmental organization has initiated psychosocial support for returnees and host community in Magwi County. Speaking during engagement meeting, HUMAES field officer, Mr. Okot reveals that the project targets Nimule, Mugali, Pajok, Iwire, Magwi and Lobone Payams. According to him[Read More…]
Measles kills two in Ruweng
By Yien Gatour Mead Two measles-related death cases have been reported in Abiemnom County, Ruweng Administrative Area in South Sudan According to Ruweng Administrative Area ministry of health, the two death cases occurred last week. A spate of measles cases has been reported among returnees and refugees who fled[Read More…]
Four police officers under arrest over negligence
By Yang Ater Yang Four police officers have been arrested in connection to escape of four suspects from custody at Lakes state, Rumbek Central Police station. The escape of the suspects on 7th of this month, has been attributed to negligence of officer at the central police station, on[Read More…]