By Gladys Fred Kole On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Central Equatoria Women’s Union (CEWU) is spearheading an awareness campaign urging women to courageously share their struggles and demand their rights. Scheduled for March 7th, the event aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by women[Read More…]
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Gov’t urged to ratify African Disability Protocol
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan Union of Persons with Disabilities (SSUPD) is calling on the government to ratify the African Disability Protocol (ADP). The ADP, adopted by the African Union (AU) in 2018, aims to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities throughout Africa. “As an instrument[Read More…]
Pitia cautions against excessive pressure on traders
By Bida Elly David Trade Chamber cautions government against putting undue pressure on traders following a negotiated recent drop in fuel prices. Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce chairperson, Robert Pitia raised concern after the Somali Community agreed to reduce fuel prices for a week. In the Wednesday meeting[Read More…]
Youth delegates prepare for UN General Assembly
By William Maduok South Sudan UN youth fellows have begun preparations for participation at the anticipated September 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Eighteen fellows are receiving a five-day capacity training for the South Sudan UN Youth Delegate’s participation, where two fellows will present the youth’s[Read More…]
Over 300 benefit from free eye surgery
By Yien Gattour Mead A total of 397 cataract patients in Mayom County, Unity State, have successfully undergone free eye surgeries funded by Samaritan’s Purse (SP). The eye operations campaign began on February 22 and ended on Friday last week. Organized by the County Health Director (CHD) in collaboration[Read More…]
Aweil destroys prohibited alcohol
By William Madouk Local authority in Northern Bahr el Ghazal has destroyed about 160,015 sacks worth of different spirits of alcohol. The types of gin brands banned include Star Gin, Disco Gin, X5 Gin, Boss Gin, Zebra Gin, Royal Life Gin, Royal Special Gin, Royal Gin, Master Gin, Fun[Read More…]
A glimpse into Wadwiel settlement nutrition centre
By William Madouk At the heart of Wadwiel Refugee Settlement, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, the cries of babies resonate through the air as their mothers patiently await their turn in line, to receive much-needed nutritional supplements. The surge in malnutrition cases has prompted urgent action, with the UN[Read More…]
Dr. Peter Biar’s political ambitions in jeopardy-Analyst
By Charles K Mark Arrest of Dr. Peter Biar Ajak in the US, on allegations of conspiracy to purchase and illegally export weapons to South Sudan hampers his political ambitions. Political analyst, James Boboya Edmond asserts that Biar’s actions, leading to his arrest in the US could discredit him[Read More…]
Legislators redundant till April
By Bida Elly David Amidst the worsening economic crisis, the resumption of Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly sittings has been delayed until first week of April. House Speaker, Jemma Nunu Kumba announced the April 2024 resumption of the Parliament, after a meeting with President Salva Kiir Mayardit, on Wednesday.[Read More…]
Dinka Malual, Rezigat Pastoralists review peace pact
By Hou Akot Hou Dinka Malual and Rezigat pastoralists of South Darfur have converged in Aweil West on Monday for a two-day annual peace pact review meeting, conducted in Aweil West count County of Northern Bahr El Gazal state. This is meant to address grievances or prejudices that might[Read More…]
Gov’t introduces Cargo tracking device
By Bida Elly David National Ministry of Finance and Planning has issued an order for the operationalization of Electronic Cargo tracking notes at the border points. According to Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol, the sole purpose of the device is to help the government of South Sudan maximize its revenue[Read More…]
Currency change won’t solve hyperinflation-Economists
By Bida Elly David Despite South Sudanese Pound (SSP) drowning against the US dollar, economic analysts note that changing the currency won’t solve the nation’s economic plague. According to the Vice Chancellor of Dr. John Garang University, Abraham Matoch, an economist, change of currency was an old strategy, not[Read More…]
Refugees urge parties to resolve differences peacefully
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Refugee leaders are urging the parties in South Sudan to engage in peaceful dialogue to resolve their differences. This appeal comes in response to a statement by the main armed opposition leader, Dr. Riak Machar, who proposed a two-year extension of the agreement. Duku Morris,[Read More…]
Gov’t lays strategies to solve economic crisis
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir on Monday convened an emergency meeting with key officials from the economic cluster to discuss the escalating inflation crisis gripping the country. Dr. James Wani Igga, Vice president for the economic cluster, Minister of Finance, Bak Barnaba Chol, and the Governor of the[Read More…]
JEDCO announces load shedding
By Charles K Mark Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has announced a partial load shedding due to the high temperatures. JEDCO stated in a statement that, due to the current Juba weather conditions, the demand for electricity has exceeded the power generation capacity. The electricity distributor reported that the[Read More…]
University intake commences next week
By William Madouk Next week, students who have successfully passed their senior four examination certificates will find themselves racing against time to secure a spot in one of the five prestigious universities in the country. This is after the Ministry of Higher Education announced the commencement of admission into[Read More…]
USA arrests Peter Biar, Abraham Chol Keech over weapons
By Charles K Mark United States of America (USA) has arrested two South Sudanese on allegation of conspiring to purchase and illegally export weapons. The US Department of Justice, in a press release, names the suspects as Abraham Chol Keech and Peter Biar Ajak. In a statement, a federal[Read More…]
Amnesty pushes for renewal of Human Rights Commission mandate
By William Madouk Amnesty International has called for the renewal of the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan. According to the International Rights Watchdog, the fundamental issues of setting up the human rights body are yet to be realized, as are the causes of conflict[Read More…]
How Nyang, a pupil transfers school garden skills home
By William Madouk Peter Nyang, a primary eight pupil at Maluil Akong Primary School, overcame hardship by adopting the Home-Grown School garden concept and establishing his own flourishing garden at home. Before the initiative, Nyang’s life was marked by hardship as he and his parents struggled to secure school[Read More…]
Tempers rise as teachers’ names disappear from pay sheet
By William Madouk Frustrated teachers in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state are infuriated after discovering their names missing on the pay sheet. The teachers who were protesting against reduction in their salaries accuse the state Ministry of Education and Instruction for orchestrating the mischief. A teacher, Deng, not real[Read More…]