By William Madouk   Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs has cautioned against inclusion of various peace initiatives in resolving Sudan crisis. Ramadan Mohammed Abdellah Goc argued that involvement of many actors could protract the conflict in unsettled Khartoum region. “We in South Sudan would like to clarify that Sudan is[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David and Hou Akot Hou   Troika countries are calling on South Sudan government to withdraw its army from Abyei Administrative Area. The Troika call follows a fatal communal attack that has left dozens of people dead and scores of others wounded. A fierce fight erupted on[Read More…]

By William Madouk   All eyes are focused on Juba, where the leaders of the Sudanese Forces of Freedom and Change are meeting with the South Sudanese mediation team. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss strategies for achieving lasting peace and putting an end to the sound of[Read More…]

By William Madouk   First undersecretary of the National Ministry of Trade and Industry, Kuol Daniel Ayulo, has urged the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) to enhance their quality surveillance activities throughout the country. SSNBS is mandated to address the issue of standardization and quality control for all[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has launched an early warning system to mitigate the impact of natural disasters in the country. The system is designed to provide timely alerts to communities and relevant authorities in the event of impending disasters such as floods, droughts,[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Vice President for the Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi, has issued a stern warning to schools to desist from utilizing exam leaks as a means to pass their students. This cautionary message comes in light of recent reports suggesting that some schools may be taking advantage[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Floods have caused devastating damage in Jonglei, with the state capital-Bor, being hit the hardest. Latest municipal authority reports indicate that more than 17,000 residents have been left homeless in the wake of the disaster. The situation remains dire as people struggle to cope with[Read More…]

  By William Madouk   National Assembly Specialized Committee for Trade and Industry Chairperson expressed concern over government’s failure to adequately protect the Nimule checkpoints during nighttime. Mr. Wilson Lodiong Sebit raised a red flag, warning of potential dangers that could arise as a result of negligence. He noted that[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Police, on Sunday evening, apprehended 70 individuals suspected of different criminal activities in Gumbo-Sherikat. “They are under detention and investigations are ongoing,” Police spokesperson Maj Gen. Daniel Justin told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday. Gen. Justin said the operation will continue for 21 days,[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David and correspondents   Primary eight candidates on Monday began their Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) exams nationwide. About 69,573 candidates, 38,575 males and 30,998 females are sitting for the exams, in 551 examination centers in 1,665 schools across the country, according to officials. Amid challenges, officials[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   President Salva Kiir has directed the new national minister of youth and sports to foster unity among the youth fraternity across the nation. He made these remarks yesterday as he officiated the swearing-in of Dr. Joseph Geng Akec, who was appointed last Friday to the[Read More…]

By William Madouk   As elections approach, political parties are increasingly cautious about their members’ behavior to secure votes and gain public trust. The stakes are high, and the competition is seemingly getting fierce, leaving no room for negligence, one small mistake could cost a leader dearly and lead to[Read More…]