By William Madouk South Sudan Council of Ministers has warned the public against poaching, citing an increasing demand for bush meat, putting the wildlife at risk of extinction. This came after a presentation by the Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, Rizik Zakaria, to the cabinet chaired by President[Read More…]
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Bank of South Sudan’s new headquarters nears completion
By Deng Athian Construction of a new headquarters for Bank of South Sudan is on track to be completed in June 2024, according to officials. Yesterday, a delegation from the bank, including seven Director Generals and other directors, visited the construction site to assess the progress of the project.[Read More…]
Gov’t declares 3-day Eid al-Fitr holiday
By Kidega Livingstone National Ministry of Labor has announced a 3-day public holiday to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which is an Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan. The Undersecretary at the Ministry of Labor, Mary Hillary Wani Pitia, issued a circular stating that the holiday will start on[Read More…]
Cabinet approves convention against transnational crime
By William Madouk South Sudan Council of Ministers has endorsed UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime along with its three supplementary protocols. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Ruben Madol had presented an anti-organized crime treaty to the cabinet. The treaty includes Protocols to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish[Read More…]
Rumbek fuel stations close over price dispute, shortage heightens
By Yang Ater Yang Rumbek Town, of Lakes State, is grappling with a fuel shortage after petrol station owners shut down operations due to a disagreement with the State government on fixed fuel prices. Currently, fuel is only available on the black market at a staggering price of 10,000[Read More…]
CRACKDOWN; Central Bank whips illegal forex dealers
By Bida Elly David Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. James Alic Garang, has declared a total crackdown on unlicensed street money exchangers. The aim is to enforce strict regulations and eliminate illegal foreign exchange trading in the black market. Dr. Garang made this announcement during[Read More…]
Turkiye Embassy distributes food to vulnerable in Juba
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Turkiye Embassy in South Sudan, on Wednesday, distributed over 300 Ramadan food packages to venerable Muslim faithful in Juba. The food packages included cooking oil, lentils, beans, rice, sugar, and maize flour. The donation was handed over to the Muslim community by the Turkiye Cooperation[Read More…]
CES to hunt Lado Payam land grabbers
By Charles K Mark Central Equatoria State Government has dispatched a special force to quell the Jebel Lado Payam, Juba County, land crisis triggered by notorious land grabbers. This deployment was resolved after a State Security Committee meeting convened on Wednesday morning at the State Secretariat. The governor’s office[Read More…]
ECSS distances itself from Bishop’s arrest in Bor
By Charles K Mark Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) Secretariat has distanced itself from the arrest of Reverend Ngong Ayuen Kur, the Bishop of Kolmerek in Jonglei State. The arrest, which occurred on Monday, followed a heated dispute between the embattled former Archbishop of Jonglei Internal Province, Ruben[Read More…]
Court dismisses Kidnapping case in forced marriage
By Yang Ater Yang Rumbek Central County Court dismissed an alleged kidnapping case against relatives of a young woman, who was attempted into forced marriage against her wishes. The case involved a former deputy governor of Lakes state, Akol Mathiang and a young woman, Jennifer Bil Maker. Malith Jokthiang[Read More…]
Funding shortage threatens humanitarian response, MSF warns
Kidega Livingstone Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued a warning that the shortage in funding is jeopardizing the efforts of humanitarian actors in addressing the crisis in South Sudan. The organization has highlighted concerns regarding inadequate access to food, clean drinking water, and sanitation facilities, as well as the[Read More…]
Al-Merriekh FC Bentiu crowned champions
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Cup runners-up, El-Merriekh FC Bentiu has been crowned champion of the 2023/24 Bentiu Local Football Association League. El-Merriekh FC finished the season top of the table with 59 points above Bentiu City SC who finished the campaign second with 54 points out of[Read More…]
Munuki FC finishes in third place in 2023/24 Season
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Kator FC beats Munuki FC 2:0 to close the gap against fourth-place Viva Star FC to one point. Kator FC took the lead in the 17th minute of the first half through Makueth to take his goal tally to 4 goals in 2 matches for[Read More…]
SSFA bans Sub Local Associations from participation in National Championship
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football governing body, SSFA has banned unofficially recognized or unregistered Sub Local Football Associations from participating in the upcoming National Championship expected to take place this year. In total, there are 32 Local Football Associations across the country however only sixteen of them[Read More…]
Medic detained over girl’s death
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Yirol West County, Lakes State are holding a Ugandan man in connection with the death of a 12-year-old girl at a clinic in Yirol Town. Lakes State police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed the incident and provided details. “We received initial reports[Read More…]
Locoto yearns for better school structure
By Jino Wilson Residents of Locoto Boma in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria State, are urging the government to prioritize construction of a permanent school in the area. Currently, learners at Nangorilem Primary School are enduring lessons under trees, with instruction frequently interrupted during the rainy season. Dario Lokiru, a[Read More…]
Two arrested over killing
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested two young men in connection with the death of a young man in Rumbek Central County hospital. Lakes State police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac explained the incidents. “An unidentified group of people beat a young man with a[Read More…]
Warriors abandon raiding for peace
By Jino Wilson Vinansio Budi and Ikotos Counties in Eastern Equatoria State witnessed a remarkable event as two influential warriors, publicly denounced cattle raiding. Mr. Cypriano Lorwagira and Martin Komol, announced their commitment to refrain from participating in cattle raiding activities and embrace peaceful coexistence. The two warriors have[Read More…]
Military police graduate in Yei
By James Innocent Over 100 SSPDF Unified Forces who completed a six-month military police training program have graduated in Yei. Yei River County Commissioner, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa, presided over the event. He congratulated the graduates on their patience and perseverance throughout the intensive training. The commissioner emphasized importance of[Read More…]
Budget delay hinders assembly business-Nunu
Kidega Livingstone Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba said the delay in getting the allocated budget has derailed the activities of the August House Speaker Kumba specifically pointed out the delay in obtaining allocated funds from the National Ministry of Finance and[Read More…]