By Bida Elly David South Sudan politicians have demonstrated worries over Kiir’s invitation to Kenya for mediation of peace talks with holdout groups, saying it won’t yield any fruit. It has been a number of years that the government of South Sudan and the holdout groups have been in[Read More…]
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Akok rushes to Kiir for election budget
By Bida Elly David A ticking clock, absent budget hikes fears of derailing South Sudan’s fragile peace process with just ten months to December elections. In a crucial meeting with President Salva Kiir, National Election Commission (NEC) chairperson Abednego Akok issued a blatant reminder emphasizing that “Without the budget,[Read More…]
NAS attacks decline- CTSAMVM report
By William Madouk Attack incidents in South Sudan by the National Salvation Front (NAS) allied to Gen. Thomas Cirilo has decreased, a report revealed. Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) disclosed this during opening of technical committee (CTC) meeting on Thursday. Chairperson of the committee,[Read More…]
SPLM-IO ready for elections with conditions
By Bida Elly David First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny has said his party is ready to compete in the upcoming general elections but demands the implementation of the pending provisions of the agreement. The vice president, also the leader of SPLM-IO, showed position of his party during[Read More…]
Jonglei slams misuse of media freedom
By Mamer Abraham A press secretary in Jonglei State governor’s office has slammed journalists over misuse of media freedom. Ruach Wanlow Kong said freedom of expression should not be exercised to allow defamation, hate speech, insults, and propaganda. “Currently, we are facing an unethical trend when it comes to freedom[Read More…]
Juba City Council re-directs focus on cleanliness
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State governor has issued an order re-directing the leadership of the Juba City Council (JCC) to ensure the cleanliness of the city, free of garbage. Emmanuel Adil Anthony issued the directive on Wednesday during a briefing with the entire leadership of Juba City[Read More…]
Governor Rin eulogizes predecessor
By Mamer Abraham Lakes State governor, Rin Tueny Mabor paid tribute to his predecessor, who passed on, due to natural cause. Matur Chut Dhuol breathed his last on January 23, 2024, in Juba. Governor Rin described late Dhuol as a staunch liberator and a leader, who served the people[Read More…]
Police probes four suspects over child’s death
By Hou Akot Hou The police in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Gazal State is holding four suspects accused of allowing a wall to collapse and kill a child. Mother of the deceased child, identified as Adut Deng Dot and three men she invited to help her build[Read More…]
Fund election bodies- Yakani urges Presidency
By Bida Elly David Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called on the presidency to prioritize funding elective bodies in a bid to ensure elections. Edmund Yakani made the call during a meeting with President Salva Kiir at State House J1 in regards to preparations[Read More…]
Gov’t seeks $530 Million for health sector transformation
By Bida Elly David & Charles K Mark National Ministry of Health is seeking funding of 530 million United States Dollars for three years to implement various health transformation projects across the country. The health sector transformation initiative aims to enhance healthcare facilities, provide medications to ten states and[Read More…]
State hospitals face unpreceded crisis
By Bida Elly David Some state ministers of health have decried numerous challenges that are currently facing the health sector in their respective states. Among the most pressing issues that have been emphasized are drug shortages, which have been causing significant problems for patients who require medication to manage[Read More…]
Citizens express mixed reactions on upcoming elections
By Charles K Mark As the key principals of the R-ARCSS continue to bite their fingers on whether to or not go for elections, some citizens seem too tired of the status quo. The unity government (R-TGoNU), under the leadership of President Salva Kiir Mayardit, continues to experience divisive[Read More…]
Parliament, Ministry unite against ghost employees
By Bida Elly David National Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning in collaboration with the R-TNLA committee for finance and economy, has set up a plan to fight ghost employees before the payment of salaries. This development came as part of Finance Minister Bak Barnaba’s 2024 plan of action[Read More…]
Regional weather forecast
Staff writer In this week’s weather forecast for the region, significant rainfall and potential flooding are predicted in central to northeastern Tanzania and southern Kenya, according to the regional IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Centre (ICPAC). In the forecast for January 23 – 30 2024, moderate rainfall ranging from[Read More…]
MPs press Bak for supplementary budget
By Bida Elly David The Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) has urged the minister of finance to expedite the implementation of the supplementary budget aimed at resolving salary concerns and fulfilling agreement obligations. In an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Nathaniel Oyet Pierino, the first[Read More…]
South Sudan declares political parties registration
By William Madouk South Sudan has officially declared commencement of registration of political parties wanting to compete in the forthcoming general elections. Chairperson of Political Parties Council, James Akol Zakayo made the declaration on Tuesday. “I, James Akol Zakayo, the chairperson of the Political Parties Council, do hereby announce[Read More…]
Malong accepts Ruto’s mediation
By William Madouk South Sudan United Front Army (SSUF/A) leader, Gen. Paul Malong Awan has accepted Kenyan President William Ruto’s mediation role in the ‘Rome talks.” Spokesperson for the South Sudan United Front/Army (SSUF/A), Garang Malual, said in a statement that Malong expressed acceptance after Ruto wrote a letter[Read More…]
Warrap pools funds for development
By William Madouk The organizing committee has revealed that $1.2 Million and over 200 million South Sudanese Pounds have been raised in a fundraising drive held over the weekend to support Warrap State’s agricultural initiatives. The fundraising function was graced by the vice president for the service cluster, Hussein[Read More…]
SPLM youth league chairperson fired
By Hou Akot Hou Sudan People Liberation Movement chairperson of Aweil East County got fired last week, over allegations of playing double standards. In a letter seen by this outlet, Mangar Mou Anyar was given a number of reasons, enumerated as part of his dismissal. Mangar is accused of[Read More…]
Minister, SPLM Chief whip discuss PwD sports empowerment
By William Madouk South Sudan’s government chief whip at parliament and the Minister of Youth and Sports have proposed an initiative aimed at empowering persons with disabilities in sports. Rebecca Joshua Okwach and Dr. Joseph Geng Akech, in the plan, seek to create opportunities and support systems to enable[Read More…]