By Yang Ater Yang Rumbek Central County Court dismissed an alleged kidnapping case against relatives of a young woman, who was attempted into forced marriage against her wishes. The case involved a former deputy governor of Lakes state, Akol Mathiang and a young woman, Jennifer Bil Maker. Malith Jokthiang[Read More…]
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Funding shortage threatens humanitarian response, MSF warns
Kidega Livingstone Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued a warning that the shortage in funding is jeopardizing the efforts of humanitarian actors in addressing the crisis in South Sudan. The organization has highlighted concerns regarding inadequate access to food, clean drinking water, and sanitation facilities, as well as the[Read More…]
Al-Merriekh FC Bentiu crowned champions
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Cup runners-up, El-Merriekh FC Bentiu has been crowned champion of the 2023/24 Bentiu Local Football Association League. El-Merriekh FC finished the season top of the table with 59 points above Bentiu City SC who finished the campaign second with 54 points out of[Read More…]
Munuki FC finishes in third place in 2023/24 Season
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Kator FC beats Munuki FC 2:0 to close the gap against fourth-place Viva Star FC to one point. Kator FC took the lead in the 17th minute of the first half through Makueth to take his goal tally to 4 goals in 2 matches for[Read More…]
SSFA bans Sub Local Associations from participation in National Championship
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football governing body, SSFA has banned unofficially recognized or unregistered Sub Local Football Associations from participating in the upcoming National Championship expected to take place this year. In total, there are 32 Local Football Associations across the country however only sixteen of them[Read More…]
Medic detained over girl’s death
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Yirol West County, Lakes State are holding a Ugandan man in connection with the death of a 12-year-old girl at a clinic in Yirol Town. Lakes State police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed the incident and provided details. “We received initial reports[Read More…]
Locoto yearns for better school structure
By Jino Wilson Residents of Locoto Boma in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria State, are urging the government to prioritize construction of a permanent school in the area. Currently, learners at Nangorilem Primary School are enduring lessons under trees, with instruction frequently interrupted during the rainy season. Dario Lokiru, a[Read More…]
Two arrested over killing
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested two young men in connection with the death of a young man in Rumbek Central County hospital. Lakes State police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac explained the incidents. “An unidentified group of people beat a young man with a[Read More…]
Warriors abandon raiding for peace
By Jino Wilson Vinansio Budi and Ikotos Counties in Eastern Equatoria State witnessed a remarkable event as two influential warriors, publicly denounced cattle raiding. Mr. Cypriano Lorwagira and Martin Komol, announced their commitment to refrain from participating in cattle raiding activities and embrace peaceful coexistence. The two warriors have[Read More…]
Military police graduate in Yei
By James Innocent Over 100 SSPDF Unified Forces who completed a six-month military police training program have graduated in Yei. Yei River County Commissioner, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa, presided over the event. He congratulated the graduates on their patience and perseverance throughout the intensive training. The commissioner emphasized importance of[Read More…]
Budget delay hinders assembly business-Nunu
Kidega Livingstone Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba said the delay in getting the allocated budget has derailed the activities of the August House Speaker Kumba specifically pointed out the delay in obtaining allocated funds from the National Ministry of Finance and[Read More…]
Kiir calls for economic diversity to avert crisis
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for a diversified economy to avert the biting economic crisis across the country. In his speech during the inauguration of the National Legislative Assembly, Mr. Kiir said current economic woes are due to the country’s overdependence on oil proceeds, adding[Read More…]
Pressure mounts for Kalisto’s release
By Charles K Mark and Kidega Livingstone United States of America and Central Equatoria State Parliament have demanded unconditional release of former Mayor of Juba City, Kalisto Lado Faustino. Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Peter Wani Kulang, condemned the arbitrary arrest and detention of Kalisto, terming it[Read More…]
Nesitu solar power plant ready-Kiir
By William Madouk South Sudan government is expected to launch 20 megawatts of solar power constructed in the Nesitu area of Juba County in Central Equatoria State. In his speech at the inauguration of the national parliament, President Salva Kiir stated that the 20-megawatt solar power supply would provide[Read More…]
Economic crisis dominates Parliament reopening agenda
By Gladys Fred Kole President Salva Kiir Mayardit yesterday officially reopened the reconstituted transitional national legislature, marking a significant step forward in the country’s political landscape. After a hiatus of nearly four months, during which lawmakers were on recess, the parliament revived with a renewed focus on resolving the[Read More…]
No extension Elections, a must-Kiir
By Bida Elly David President Kiir vowed on Wednesday, not to accept another extension of the transitional government, saying there must be an election. He said this during the resumption of parliament after their 4-month recess since December last year. Addressing the lawmakers yesterday, the president stated that it[Read More…]
City Council warns vendors over littering, congestion
By Gladys Fred Kole Juba City Council (JCC) leadership has issued a stern warning to the roadside business operators over unnecessary littering and occupying roads. H.W Mogga Franco Wani the JCC deputy mayor for administration and finance currently acting mayor, said they have requested the small-scale businesses operating along[Read More…]
Gov’t, Church embarks on peace, reconciliation
By Kidega Livingstone Government of Central Equatoria State and Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) embarked on sensitizing the local population in Kajo-Keji on the implementation of revitalised agreements and reconciliation among the communities. At the onset of the 2016 conflict, the majority of the people from Central Equatoria[Read More…]
Twelve killed, 10 injured in Pochalla attack
By Kidega Livingstone A dozen civilians were shot dead, 10 others injured when unidentified armed youth in greater Pibor region attacked Ajwara Payam in Pochalla North County on Easter Sunday morning. Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) information minister Abraham Kelang, who confirmed the gruesome incident to No. 1 Citizen[Read More…]
SPLM-IO denies defection of 150 officers
By Charles K Mark Sudan Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM–IO) has dismissed claims that more than 150 of their loyal members have defected to their main rivals, the SPLM IG. Chaguor Ater Bol, a member of parliament representing the SPLM-IO in Tonj of Warrap State, addressed the media on Tuesday[Read More…]