By Bida Elly David A group of young peace ambassadors in Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile State, have initiated a project aimed at reconciling conflicting communities in the region. The peace group comprises more than 20 young members and from various communities across the state. During a meeting,[Read More…]
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Driver dies in fatal road accident
By Hou Akot Hou A driver lost his life On Saturday, March 16, 2024, in a car accident in Warrap State. The unnamed man was reportedly returning from Kuajok, Warrap State. Eyewitness Joseph Agorong revealed that the car flipped twice shortly after the driver took control of the wheel.[Read More…]
EU urges political stability ahead of elections
By Bida Elly David European Union (EU) ambassador to South Sudan, Mr. Timo Olkkonen, has called for reduced political tensions and a focus on peaceful elections in the country. During a visit to war-displaced persons in the Upper Nile region, alongside other partners in the United Nations, he emphasized[Read More…]
Lakes State deputy governor faces court over forced marriage
By Gladys Fred Kole A high Court in Rumbek will now decide the alleged forced marriage involving the deputy Governor of Lakes State Akol Mathiang and one Ms. Jenifer Bill Maker. Mr. Akol found himself at the center of controversy as news of his arranged marriage and now the[Read More…]
Over 400 killed in three months-UN
By Charles K Mark At least 406 people have been killed in the last quarter of 2023 as a result of violence across South Sudan. United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has reported in a brief on violence affecting civilians, covering October to December, last year. Inter-communal conflict,[Read More…]
Battle against economic crisis awaits Awow
By Charles K Mark/Bida Elly President Salva Kiir Mayardit has again directed the newly sworn-in national minister of finance, Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, and the governor of the Central Bank, James Alic Garang, to address the runaway hyperinflation. The directive comes as South Sudan grapples with a deteriorating economic[Read More…]
AVSI launches nutrition program in Magwi
By Ijoo Bosco Italian Development Agency (AVSI) has launched nutrition support program to fight malnutrition among children in Magwi County. The program’s theme is “Eat Well or Die Early,” was launched on 14th March, this year. The program aims to detect cases of malnutrition in children at the community[Read More…]
Wildfires rages havoc in Magwi
By Ijoo Bosco A devastating fire wreaked havoc in Palwar village, Magwi County engulfing 34 grass-thatched houses and destroying 48 individual farmlands. Mr. James Olaa Abora, the Chief of Palwar explained that the incident occurred between February and March. Unintended fires ravaged 14 peanut farmlands, 20 sorghum fields, and[Read More…]
Yakani renews call for peace parties to meet
By Charles K Mark Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called upon political leaders to urgently meet and decide on the fate of elections. In a press statement, Yakani welcomed the release of the Elections Calendar by the National Elections Commission and urged Kiir and[Read More…]
UNHCR, partners address humanitarian crisis in Malakal
By Bida Elly David United Nations Mission in South Sudan collaborates with the European Union and International Organization for Migration (IOM) to address humanitarian crises in Malakal. Upper Nile State once hit hard by 2013 crisis is now hosting a significant number of returnees and refugees, escaping Sudan War.[Read More…]
Mangalla appeals for secondary school
By Gladys Fred Kole Executive Director of Mangalla Town Payam, Hillary Lukudu Mohammed, has appealed to the state government to establish a secondary school in the area. Speaking during the handover of Hydromet stations last week by the Nile Basin Initiative, Lukudu said they have primary schools but no[Read More…]
Pastor among five killed in Duk County
By Charles K Mark A pastor was among five people killed in a series of attacks in Duk County of Jonglei State over the weekend. According to local authorities, the pastor was travelling with his children to Toc Island when they were ambushed. During the attack, one of the[Read More…]
South Sudan on Mpox alert
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan faces threats of Mpox disease, spreading from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). DRC has recorded cases of the rare disease in several regions that health experts say it may spread across Africa since sexual transmission was confirmed on the continent last year. Owing to[Read More…]
Schools close over heatwave
By Kidega Livingstone High heatwave has compelled the government to declare closure of all learning centers in the country, after registering death cases. “The Government has decided to take the following measure: close down all schools with effect from Monday 18th March 2024,” the Ministry of Education and Instruction[Read More…]
SPLM-IO lashes at defectors
By William Madouk Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) refuted accusation that the party leadership has lost vision. Former SPLM-IO party members who defected to join the SPLM party claimed, “the entire party and leadership lost vision”. However, the defectors’ connotation in their resignation letter, read by John[Read More…]
SPLM-IO State Secretary refutes defection claim
By Yang Ater Yang SPLM-IO Secretary in Lakes State, Alek Malaak Atem, has refuted claims that she has defected to join the SPLM party. Speaking to the media, she categorically denied the allegations and reaffirmed her commitment to the SPLM-IO. “I want to make it clear that I have[Read More…]
Magwi mortuary construction commences By Ijoo Bosco Magwi Central Boma communities have come together in full force to initiate the construction of a mortuary at the Magwi primary healthcare centre. The work began with the excavation of the foundation, marking the start of a long-awaited project. This development comes in[Read More…]
Prof. Akec bids goodbye
By Kidega Livingstone Former Vice Chancellor of University of Juba, Professor John Akech, officially handed over his position to the new Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Deng Mayom, on Friday. In his remarks, Professor Akech viewed the change as an opportunity to pursue another important role. He said life is[Read More…]
Peace dialogue begins in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Nomads from neighbouring Sudan who live along the border with South Sudan and the Dinka Malual have gathered in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state for a three-day symposium. The purpose of the gathering is to review past agreements. Participants include chiefs, commissioners, youth,[Read More…]
Wau glows with electricity
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Western Bahr El-Ghazal State capital Wau, is set to get electricity as Trinity Energy Company Limited on March 14, 2024, successfully conducted a test run of the ‘first meter’ powered electricity at the State House. The local authorities expressed their delight and optimism about the[Read More…]