By William Madouk East African Business Council (EABC) has embarked on a 2-day training for members of the business community in South Sudan on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocols. The sensitization workshop held in Juba aimed at promoting intra-African trade by raising awareness of AfCFTA. It was[Read More…]
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Governor urges MPs to enact deforestation laws
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State governor, Tong Aken Ngor urges the members of the state legislative assembly to enact laws that preserve the natural forests. Aken made the call while addressing the state members of parliament on Wednesday during the reopening of the state parliament[Read More…]
Church urges to empower electoral bodies
By Charles K Mark Leadership of the Anglican Church has called on the unity government to take immediate action towards activating the election bodies to prepare for the highly anticipated 2024 national elections. The clerics made the call on Thursday after concluding their House of Bishops meeting in Juba.[Read More…]
Yei Hospital receives solar panels
By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria Business Union (CEBU) has donated 40 solar panels of 150 watts each to Yei Civil Hospital, as a part of its social corporate responsibility. The donation of the solar panel will rejuvenate the deplorable situation of the hospital by powering the maternity ward[Read More…]
Humanitarian crisis to worsen in 2024-UN
By Bida Elly David United Nations has warned that South Sudan is on track to face a severe humanitarian crisis, next year. Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Nicolas Haysom said there is urgent need for intervention to prevent the catastrophic consequences that could befall the country. “South[Read More…]
UN calls for probe into alleged SSPDF participation in Abyei attack
By Bida Elly David United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has called for an investigation on alleged involvement of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Abyei attacks. Early this week, Troika countries called on the government to withdraw its army from Abyei Administrative Area following a fatal[Read More…]
Sudan peace seekers end summit
By William Madouk Sudan’s Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC), calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and genuine peace talks to resolve the root cause of conflict. Members the political party on Wednesday concluded a joint consultation meeting in Juba where the made the call. In a meeting[Read More…]
Armed youth detain Bentiu-bound boat
By Yien Gattour Mead A boat transporting food and passengers from Juba to Bentiu in Unity State has been held by armed youth along River Nile in Jonglei State for the past five days. According to a crew member the boat was detained on Sunday, November 19th, without any[Read More…]
Kiir’s EAC seat, ripe
By Staff writer President, Salva Kiir Mayardit arrived Arusha, in Tanzania for East African Community (EAC) Heads of State Summit, where he is expected to assume the chairmanship of the bloc. The tenure of President Evariste Ndayhimiye of Burundian comes to an end while South Sudan takes over with[Read More…]
CES unveils road network expansion
By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatorial State government tries to fulfill its promise of expanding road network in Juba City, by reaching to Gudele Block Nine, neighborhood. State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony yesterday led a team of line ministries concerned with infrastructure on tour of road opening and grading[Read More…]
Constructor starts fixing flood broken road
By William Madouk Africa Resource Cooperation (ARC), a company that constructs Bahr El Ghazal highway, has started fixing 30-kilometre Aluak Aluak road devastated by floods. Heavy rains in Lakes State have caused massive displacement, widespread destruction, and cut-off a crucial Bahr el Ghazal highway. The once-life-saving road now remains[Read More…]
Authority raises alarm over drug Abuse
By Charles K Mark National Drug and Food Control Authority worries over prevalence of drug abuse by schoolchildren throughout the country. Dr. Mawien Atem, NDA’s Secretary General highlights the physical, mental, and emotional health effects drag abuse on young people, warning that the silent practice kills the generation. He[Read More…]
NBGs assembly reopens
By staff writer Members of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) Transitional Legislative Assembly have resumed business after six months of recess. The House had gone on recess to allow MPs to disseminate message of peace in their respective constituencies. Addressing MPs during the inauguration, the NBGs governor, Tong[Read More…]
Man kills wife, leaving 3-month baby
By Hou Akot Hou A cruel and heartless scene befell residents of Malek-Alell of Aweil South County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, when a man killed his lactating wife, leaving behind a 3-month-old baby. The paramount chief of the area, Ayom Ateny Wek, confirmed the incident to the No. 1[Read More…]
Three died in tragic accident
By Ijoo Bosco Two teenagers and an elderly woman died when Land cruiser overturned between Chalamini and Hiyala Payam while traveling from Imehejek administrative area to Torit town. Eastern Equatoria state Police Director of Crimes, Adam Satiro, reported that the vehicle overturned in a washup area caused by mountain[Read More…]
Returnees receive cash
By Hou Akot Hou Over one thousand returnees in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have received financial support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The cash is a part of the reintegration package strategy. A representative of the State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), Dut Garang Deng, said[Read More…]
Gov’t seeks Japan’s support on arms embargo
By Gladys Fred Kole Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation seeks Japan’s support in lifting the arms embargo imposed on South Sudan. South Sudan has been grumbling to no heed for a lift of an arms embargo slapped by the United Nations Security Council. The embargo has since[Read More…]
IDPs demand security reform before elections
By Yien Gattour Internally displaced persons in the country threaten to boycott election due to lack of security reform as stipulated in the peace deal. The IDPs criticize parties to peace agreement for failure of security reforms and demand that humanitarian needs, integration of IDPs and refugees, are prioritized.[Read More…]
Economic turmoil baffles South Sudan gov’t
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance are grappling to stabilize worsening economic crises. The country’s economy has been experiencing a systematic decline in recent times, casting heavy strain on the national currency to lose value to a record low against the United[Read More…]
Adil pledges unhindered humanitarian access
By Charles K Mark Central Equatoria State governor has assured unhindered humanitarian access to all actors and development partners in the state. Emmanuel Adil Anthony made the assurance on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of Malteser International, which is in the country, to meet government institutions and authorities. “My[Read More…]