By Ijoo Bosco Catholic Bishop of Diocese of Torit has pointed fingers at communities for their role in influencing young people towards harmful activities that tarnish the image of youth. Bishop Emmanuel Benedinoh Lowi Napeta made these remarks during the opening of the Catholic Youth Conference held in Torit[Read More…]
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UNHCR gifts Eastern Equatoria State with Multipurpose Youth Centers
By Gladys Fred Kole In a gesture for youth empowerment, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has gifted Eastern Equatoria State with two cutting-edge, multi-purpose youth centres. With a dual mission to support both returnees and host community youth, these centres serve as vital hubs for fostering[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner gives Ambororo 24 hours to leave
By James Innocent Yei River County commissioner has given Ambororo herders 24 hours to start leaving the area to allow farmers to cultivate. Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa said the herders were destroying crops, and people’s property and causing insecurity. “I am giving the Ambororo herders to move out of Yei[Read More…]
Old woman beaten to death over land dispute
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Police have arrested at least two people in connection with battering of an old woman to death over a land dispute in Juba. The deceased, presumed to be about 60 years old, was identified as Agnes Waron, a resident of the Hai-Mouna residential area. Police[Read More…]
QUERY; MPs demand Kalisto’s whereabouts
By William Madouk Former mayor of Juba City, Kalisto Ladu Faustino (pictured), was last seen on Saturday night, 30th March 2024, before allegedly being clobbered and nabbed by security personnel. His arrest attracted wide condemnation from many institutions in the country and outside with members of the National Legislative Assembly, joining[Read More…]
Abyei seeks stronger peacekeeping force after commissioner injured
By Hou Akot Hou Abyei Special Administrative Area (ASAA) calls for a more robust peacekeeping presence in contested region, following a recent skirmish that resulted in injuring o of Rupamer County commissioner. In a phone interview on Thursday, Information Minister Bulis Koc said existing forces, primarily from Ghana, were[Read More…]
SSNBS, stakeholders to curb illicit goods
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has teamed up with various stakeholders to intensify fighting against substandard goods. Last year, the SSNBS conducted a comprehensive market inspection exercise across Juba, targeting traders involved in the sale of outdated and potentially harmful commodities. The objective[Read More…]
City Council suspends garbage collectors
By Charles K Mark Juba City Council deputy mayor for administration and finance has suspended all contracted garbage collection and cleaning companies indefinitely. In an order issued on Friday, Mogga Franco Wani cited a lack of effective collection of garbage in the city. He then directed the block[Read More…]
Parliament commits President’s speech to committee
By William Madouk National legislature on Friday, formed an ad hoc committee to study President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s inaugural speech during opening session of the August House. The 23-member committee, led by Hon. Deng Tiel Ayuel, who is also the chairperson of Legislation and Legal Affairs of the Assembly,[Read More…]
Refugees hope for December 2024 elections
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugees call on leaders to commit to holding December 2024 elections. Youth Chairperson at Boroli camp in west Nile region of Uganda, Taban Alafi Justine made the appeal during a two-day youth dialogue organized by local leaders in Adjumani town on Friday. “I[Read More…]
Youth urged to embrace entrepreneurship, shun crimes
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Juba County legislator has urged youth to desist from unlawful lifestyles to embrace education and entrepreneurship. Chairperson of standing specialized committee for information, youth, and sports, David Pitia Jada said youth should concentrate on improving their livelihoods. Jada made this remark during an inspection of[Read More…]
United States injects $25 million for refugees in Uganda
By Kidega Livingstone United States through its Aid Agency, United State Agency for International Development (USAID)] has provided 25 million dollars additional funding for refugees in Uganda. Uganda is currently hosting 1.6 million refugees, with majority South Sudanese, who fled 2013 and 2016 conflict. The funding that is meant[Read More…]
Gov’t to face lawsuit over Kalisto’s detention
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan government may soon find itself embroiled in a court battle as a law firm prepares to file a case in East African Court of Justice over former Juba city mayor, Kalisto Lado Faustino. In a letter released by M/S Pan African Law Chambers Advocate[Read More…]
Gov’t seeks technical assistance on elections
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s struggle to conduct elections compels the government to seek technical support for December 2024 democracy process to take place. The minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, Dr. James Pitia Morgan revealed meeting Ambassador of Malta, Dr. Wilhelm Von Trott zu Solz, to[Read More…]
Speaker Nunu reshuffles parliamentary committees
By Bida Elly David Speaker of National Legislative Assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba on Friday reshuffled all parliamentary committees after their office tenure ended. The speaker eventually announced reconstituted committee heads, during the first parliamentary session after lawmakers’ return from three months recess. According to the timeframe of services, chief[Read More…]
MPs to grill Adil, Morobo Commissioner over illegal logging
By William Madouk Members of National Assembly have resolved to form an ad hoc committee to probe mass illegal logging in Morobo County. Central Equatoria State governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony and Morobo county commissioner are to answer some questions on the matter. Other relevant persons in authority are also[Read More…]
Muslims applaud security in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Muslim Community in Lakes State has appreciated governor, Rin Tueny Mabor for stabilizing security situation in the region. The State officials on Wednesday joined the Muslim community to celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Rumbek Freedom Square. Jacob Maker Majak, Secretary for the Islamic Council of Lakes[Read More…]
Eid al-Fitr marked in serenity-police
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan witnessed a peaceful and secure Eid al-Fitr celebration, with no reported cases of insecurity across the country, according to the police. Maj. General Daniel Justin, the police spokesperson, provided reassurance to the public and authorities, highlighting the overall calmness in the general security[Read More…]
Gang activities reduce in Yei-Police
By James Innocent Yei River County in Central Equatoria State has experienced a peaceful period since beginning of the year. The Police Inspector, Brigadier Hussein Daud Jano said that since the beginning of the year, Yei River County experiences relative peace. He said the security situation has been excellent,[Read More…]
Commodity prices slightly drop in Juba
By Bida Elly David Prices of different commodities have slightly reduced in Juba as the South Sudanese Pound continues to gain value against the United States Dollar. This has led to a drop in prices for essential food items, bringing relief to consumers. As of Thursday, the exchange rate[Read More…]