By Yien Gatour Mead Two measles-related death cases have been reported in Abiemnom County, Ruweng Administrative Area in South Sudan According to Ruweng Administrative Area ministry of health, the two death cases occurred last week. A spate of measles cases has been reported among returnees and refugees who fled[Read More…]
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Four police officers under arrest over negligence
By Yang Ater Yang Four police officers have been arrested in connection to escape of four suspects from custody at Lakes state, Rumbek Central Police station. The escape of the suspects on 7th of this month, has been attributed to negligence of officer at the central police station, on[Read More…]
Islamic Council calls Kiir, Machar to dialogue on polls
By William Madouk South Sudan Islamic Council has called on President Salva Kiir and First Vice President (FVP) Riek Machar to pursue a common ground on election. Sheikh Barac, Secretary General of the Council said that they support the conduct of elections as per the peace deal but call[Read More…]
WFP calls for assurance on Safety of aid workers
By Charles K Mark United Nations’ World Food Program (WFP) calls on South Sudan government to tighten security to ensure safety of humanitarian workers in the country. WPF made the call in a short notice shared to No. 1 Citizen Daily English Newspaper, following an attack in Duk County,[Read More…]
Two killed, 2 missing in Lakes State Road Ambush
By Yang Ater Yang At least two people have been killed and two others are missing after a road ambush in Lakes State. The state police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac said on Sunday at 4:00 PM a group of bodaboda riders and fish traders fell under attack by[Read More…]
Adil suspends new fuel stations in Juba City
By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State State government suspends establishment of new petrol stations in Juba City. This development comes after a fuel tanker caught fire in Gumbo on Sunday night. In a meeting convened on Sunday, the state governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony noted that existing fuel stations[Read More…]
Lakes State pledges to implement 35% women quota
By Yang Ater Lakes State Government has assured women of 35 per cent positions in all institutions would be reserved for women to ensure their representation. Speaking during the celebration of International Women’s Day on Friday, the state governor, Gen. Rin Tueny Mabor highlighted the role women play in[Read More…]
Activist lauds Maputo Protocol enactment
By Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has commended South Sudan for signing the Maputo Protocol. South Sudan is now a full state party to the African Union Maputo protocol after President Salva Kiir Mayardit signed it on 24th February 2024. CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmond Yakani[Read More…]
Lobong despises controversial Comedian’s Video
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State has described a comedy video titled “Gospel of the Truth” by comedian Feel Free allegedly targeting Governor Louis Lobong Lojore, as false. In a video posted on social media platforms, Comedian Feel Free claimed Lobong was exploiting the state’s gold resources with several[Read More…]
NRA extends Electronic Cargo Tracking Note execution
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Revenue Authority (NRA) has extended implementation date of Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) device to a later date. This decision was made following a recent meeting between the Commissioner General of the South Sudan NRA, Africano Mande and the Commissioner General of[Read More…]
Who is Robert Mayom Kuoirot, the new University of Juba’s Vice Chancellor?
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir on Friday sacked the Vice-Chancellor (VC) for the University of Juba, Prof. John Akec Apuruot and appointed Prof. Robert Mayom Kuoirot the former deputy VC for admin and finance as his replacement. In a whirlwind presidential decree effecting changes in Public varsities, Mr.[Read More…]
Yei commences land dialogue
By James Innocent About 63 Chiefs, Elders, and Cultural Leaders converged on Sunday in Yei River County to dialogue on issues related to land use and peace, in the county. The dialogue organized by the county authorities specifically seek to address disputes over land use. Speaking during the dialogue[Read More…]
Lakes state registers 25 cases of early, forced marriages
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Lakes State have registered at least 25 cases of early and forced marriages across various counties in the state in 2023. Daniel Jur Marial, the head of the police gender and child protection unit in Rumbek Central County, in 2023 alone, the police[Read More…]
UN driver killed in Duk
By Charles K Mark World Food Programme (WFP) driver has been killed in an attack at Duk County of Jonglei state of South Sudan. Duk County Commissioner, Peter Latjor Chuol reported that the attack occurred on Saturday morning. He suspected a group of armed youth from the Pibor Administrative[Read More…]
Peace talks: Kiir approves ground setting with ‘hold-outs’
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir has given the government negotiation committee the green light to engage with South Sudan Opposition Group (SSOG) and start the talks ‘soon.’ The team met with President Kiir on Friday where he gave his blessing. The Head of the government Negotiation Committee,[Read More…]
NBGs launches three-year development plan
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Gazal state on Monday launched a three-year development plan. The move is part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda to help in a technical capacity with the development of plans, resilience, and national and state-level economy. In an exclusive Interview with[Read More…]
Female politicians urged to mentor young generation
By Kidega Livingstone and Gladys Fred Kole Female politicians are urged to groom young girls at grassroots level and encourage their participation in leadership. Executive Director of South Sudanese Network for Democracy, Sarah Said made the call during an interview with No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, on Thursday. She said[Read More…]
Leaders raise plight of street children
By Gladys Fred Kole There is need to focus on the plights of children without homes, in dire need of support and rehabilitation. Speaker of Central Equatoria State Women Unions, Veronica Juan raises an appeal, on behalf of vulnerable children in the country. Directing her concerns to the government[Read More…]
Activist condemns violation of 35% women’s quota
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto A South Sudanese activist has criticized political parties for disregarding the 35% representation of women in the government. Executive Director of Gender Empowerment for South Sudan Organization (GESSO), Shara Nyanth Elijah voiced her concerns during a workshop in Juba. She highlighted that women have not[Read More…]
Conflict hinders commercial livestock, fisheries industry
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Absence of peace in South Sudan is negatively impacting the commercialization of the livestock and fisheries sectors, officials said. Despite having an estimated 36 million livestock, the country still imports milk and other products from neighbouring countries like Kenya and Uganda. Livestock is highly valued[Read More…]