By William Madouk As baffling as it seems, Warrap state cabinet has passed a law slapping firing-squad on culprits of cattle raid and revenge killing when proven in court. “Anyone who is proven by the Criminal Tribunal Court to have stolen or raided cattle shall be fire-squad and the[Read More…]
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Makeny hands President Kiir Nilepet’s strides
By William Madouk Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet), managing director has handed to President Salva Kiir, a record of transforming the stature of the oil corporation. Eng. Bernard Amour Makeny on Thursday, 4th January 2024, meeting, briefed President Kiir on the conditions of the oil sector. “I also highlighted to[Read More…]
Governor Muor pursues Twic-Ngok for peace
By William Madouk Warrap State governor, Kuol Muor Muor is making a splendid move to restore elusive peace and desired security between Twic and Ngok of Abyei. The state boss, who just concluded a day peace tour to Turalei of Twic County called on the community to cease revenge[Read More…]
Mayor to crackdown on drug dealers
By Bida Elly David Juba City Council Mayor Flora Gabriel has revealed that she plans to launch a crackdown on traders selling illicit drugs to young people. Last year, she warned traders against selling drugs to young people, as most are toxic. Despite initial warnings, some traders or drug[Read More…]
MPs turn to God, on recess
By William Madouk Members from the Council of States sought divine guidance before embarking on a month-long recess to visit their constituencies. The 100 members conducted a spiritual retreat session for God’s intervention. On Thursday, the Council of States and South Sudan Council of Churches teamed up in a[Read More…]
Rumbek Central kicks off vaccination
By Yang Ater Yang Five-day vaccination program for Onchocerca Volvulus (also called Onchocerciasis) and Lymphatic Filariasis has been launched in Rumbek Center. Rumbek County health department, in collaboration with the Christian Blind Mission organization, is carrying out the program with support from the World Health Organization (WHO). The vaccination targets[Read More…]
Futuyo urges unified forces to combat crimes
By Alex Digi Western Equatoria State governor urges recently deployed Unified Forces to step up and take charge of the security of the state. General Alfred Futuyo Karaba on Friday visited the Unified Forces deployed at Yambio military base in Western Equatoria state. The governor explained that some criminals[Read More…]
Moro urges non-aggression to peace parties
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) urges peace partners to advocate for political space and non-aggression towards opponents as the agreement comes to an end. Chairperson of the political party, Moro Isaac Jenesio made the call in a statement issued to mark the 7th[Read More…]
Foreign Affairs puts 21 absentees on notice
By William Madouk South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Corporation has given a one-week ultimatum to 21 of its absentee officials to report to duty. In a notice published on Newspapers, Undersecretary in Foreign Affairs, Mayen Dut Wol listed the staff members absent from duty without permission.[Read More…]
Fresh attack kills 15 in Jonglei state
By Charles K Mark At least 15 people have allegedly been killed and 17 others wounded after a fresh attack in Poktap Boma in Duk Padiet of Jonglei State. According to the County Commissioner of Duk Padiet, Peter Latjor Chuol a group of armed criminals allegedly from Gumuruk County[Read More…]
Somalia officially admitted to EAC
By William Madouk Somalia has become the newest and the eighth member of the East African Community on Friday, this year. The entry of Somalia into EAC comes just over a year after admission of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the regional bloc. Mogadishu was approved by[Read More…]
SPLM-IO lawmaker resigns
By Gladys Fred Kole An SPLM-IO Member of Parliament, former opposition chief whip in the Central Equatorial State Transitional Legislative Assembly has resigned. MP. Dabe Francis Elisama Murye tendered a resignation letter, a copy that this outlet has seen. Murye stated that during the two years of service as[Read More…]
South Sudan takes EAC leadership mantle
By William Madouk South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has taken over as new chairperson of the East African Community. President Kiir will serve in the top leadership position of the regional bloc, responsible for overseeing and guiding its affairs for the next year. This is the first time[Read More…]
ECSS Bishops reiterate call to open Bor Church
By Charles K Mark Episcopal Church of South Sudan in a communiqué, reiterates a call for reopening of the Church in Bor. ECSS Primate of Juba, His Grace Archbishop Dr. Justin Badi Arama, and others lament that the faithful of the diocese have been worshipping under trees since the[Read More…]
Housing key to economic security for displaced people- Report
By Mamer Abraham A study by the International Organization for Migration has revealed that IDPs with adequate housing are three times less likely to rely on humanitarian assistance and twice as to have stable incomes. The study published by the IOM’s Global Data Institute (GDI) in partnership with Georgetown[Read More…]
EABC ignites intra-Africa free trade
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…]
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…]