By Hou Akot Hou A young woman has been detained in connection with death of a 41-year-old man in Bar-nyiwich village, Nyalath payam, Aweil Center County, in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. The incident occurred when the suspect allegedly kicked the man in the abdomen during an altercation over[Read More…]
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Security violations threaten elections-CTSAM-VM
By Bida Elly David Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangement, Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAM-VM) has raised concerns over security incidents that could disrupt upcoming elections. During a regular meeting, CTSAM-VM’s chairperson Major General Hailu Gonfa Eddosa, stated the clashes between the SSPDF forces and armed youth in Nasir in[Read More…]
Vatican suspends Fr. Mathiang Machol
By Charles K Mark Top Catholic leadership in the Vatican, Rome, has suspended South Sudanese priest, Fr. Mathiang Machol from the Holy Calling. Fr. Mathiang has recently been released from prison after spending nearly three years in jail on charges of plotting to kill then-Bishop Christian Carlassare of the[Read More…]
SSP1.5 billion each for Political party’s pre-election activities
By William Madouk Registered political parties may soon receive a financial boost of 1.5 billion South Sudanese pounds each to fund their activities in preparation for the 2024 elections. This is after the Political Parties Council announced yesterday the receipt of the first instalment of $5 million (equivalent to[Read More…]
Court jails, Cardinal condemns missionary priest over sodomy
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Catholic Church in South Sudan condemns sexual abuse against boys by a 31-year-old clergyman in Aweil County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. Rev. Fr. Cletes Gruz Ranch, was accused of sexually assaulting two boys, and the High Court in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State slapped a prison[Read More…]
South Africa’s President visits Juba to assessing peace agreement
By Philip Buda Ladu South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Juba for a 3-day working visit to check on the progress of the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement (R-ARCSS) ahead of the December 2024 polls. He landed at Juba International Airport (JIA) on Tuesday evening to a[Read More…]
U.S provides $100 million in emergency humanitarian aid to Sudan
By Kidega Livingstone United States Agency for International Development (USAID) pledged an additional one hundred million US dollars for humanitarian assistance for Sudanese. The funding is meant for emergency food assistance, nutrition support, and other life-saving aid to respond to this conflict, which has become one of the world’s[Read More…]
Network installation raises hopes for improved security, communication
By Hou Akot Hou A remote village in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State is excited for the installation of Zain Network in the area, hoping for improved security and communication. Residents of Akong village in Malualbaai payam, Aweil East County are thrilled to see materials arriving[Read More…]
Sudan War; World’s largest displacement crisis-Norway
By Bida Elly David Ongoing war crisis in Sudan has resulted in the worst displacement of civilians across the globe. Norway’s Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide said in a statement. The two diplomats expressed their dismay over the extreme[Read More…]
Economic hardship hits Magwi returnees
By Gladys Fred Kole Returnee women, who attempt small-scale businesses in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, are raising concerns of encountering economic challenges. On return to their hometown after seeking refuge in neighboring Uganda, the women are urging the government to intervene to address the situation. Grace Abalo, a[Read More…]
Juba-Bahr el Ghazal highway completion within two years-ARC
By Kidega Livingstone Completion of Juba-Bahr el Ghazal highway construction is expected within the next two years. According to African Resources Corporation (ARC) project coordinator, Along Zechariah, work progress on the 380-kilometer Juba-Terekeka-Rumbek highway has seen remarkable progress. He noted that 100 per cent of the road from Juba[Read More…]
Unity State cleans 12 kilometres of Naam River
By Yien Gattour Mead After eight months of extensive work, four activator machines have successfully cleaned 12 km of the Naam River in Unity State, David Gai, the Minister of Information and Communication in Unity State said. The cleaning project, which began in August 2023, covers the stretch from[Read More…]
Budi calls for food insecurity assessment
By Jino Wilson Authorities in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria State, are appealing an assessment to verify reports of impending hunger. Budi County faces looming food shortage as a result of poor harvest caused by a prolonged dry spell, last year. In an emergency meeting with partners, Executive Director, Alfred[Read More…]
Activist questions implementation of governors’ forum resolutions
By Charles K Mark Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has questioned the fate of recommendations of the 7th governor’s forum as their implementation hasn’t been seen. Edmond Yakani said they realized during a tracking process initiative that no efforts were made to implement the resolutions[Read More…]
CEPO tasks parliament to identify illegal loggers
Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) wants the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) to investigate and identify the individuals involved in illegal logging in the state to face sanctions. CEPO’s executive director, Edmond Yakani, is advocating for an in-depth investigation into the act of illicit logging[Read More…]
Youths grapple over unemployment
By Gladys Fred Kole Eastern Equatoria State Youth Union Secretary General, Samson Lokiru, has raised concerns about the growing number of unemployed young people in the state. Mr. Lokiru said that youths constitute a significant portion of the population in the region but due to a lack of engaging[Read More…]
Ambororo herders defy Adil, Yei commissioner
By Bida Elly David Ambororo cattle herders have refused to adhere to the directive of the Central Equatoria State governor and Yei River County Commissioner to peacefully vacate farmlands. The Nomadic cattle herders were given 24 hours but have shown no sign of adhering to the orders. Speaking[Read More…]
Taskforce charts path on land governance
By William Madouk National Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development has formed Land Reform Unit to uproot deep-lying corrupt and land-grabbing practices in the country. Robert Ladu Lwoki, the chairperson of South Sudan Land Commission, said during validation of Land Reform Unit, that, to solve land-grabbing disputes, there[Read More…]
Man killed in Imehejek cattle raid
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Imehejek Administrative Area reported the death of an armed youth during a cattle raid on Sunday evening. The area’s chief administrator, Mathew Oromo, disclosed that the incident occurred when the youth was returning his cattle to the town headquarters after grazing. According to Oromo,[Read More…]
Charity Foundation donates computers to medical students
By Staff writer Fr. Dr. John Lee Foundation with support from the Charity Foundation for African Catholic Mission USA (CFACM USA) has donated computers to 26 university medical students in South Sudan. In a ceremony held at the University of Juba, on Saturday, the Fr. Dr. John Lee Foundation presented[Read More…]