By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil West County of Northern Bahr El Gazal state have arraigned three rape suspects currently remanded in Nyamlel town, for trail. The three suspects, allegedly lured a woman with a drink and raped her in a marriage ceremony at Pantiit village, on outskirts of[Read More…]
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Gov’t puts final touches on airspace control
By William Madouk South Sudan is making final touches to take control of its airspace from Sudan, said Madut Biar Yel, the national minister of transport, yesterday. Addressing the media during the inspection of a new control tower and Air Traffic Management (ATM) system facility in Juba, Biar said[Read More…]
Kiir lands Uganda for NAM summit
By Staff writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit is in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, to attend the 19th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). The President left yesterday accompanied by several ministers and other government officials. Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel, the Presidential spokesperson, said President Kiir will attend the summit[Read More…]
Gov’t intercepts 17 trucks of fake goods
By William Madouk South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has impounded at least 17 commercial trucks loaded with suspected substandard food. SSNBS’s chairperson Dr. Kuorwel Kuai Kuorwel told journalists yesterday that the goods that are now parked at Midan Zahara were intercepted in Nesitu and Nimule. “SSNBS impounded[Read More…]
Abducted Twic women freed
By Deng Athian Three women from Twic County, Warrap State, abducted by armed youth from neighboring Abyei have been released by their captives. On January 14, 2024, three women were abducted in the Anyiel Kuac area of Twic County, Warrap State, by suspected Abyei armed youth, and a young[Read More…]
Activist calls for security deployment in gov’t institutions
By Ijoo Bosco An activist in Eastern Equatoria State calls on the government to deploy armed personnel to safeguard vital state institutions and ensure their safety and security. Flora Sebit Jada, who works for the Women Agency for Progress Organization, urges the government to replace unarmed security guards[Read More…]
Examination marking needs professionals-CES Director
By Bida Elly David Director General of the Central Equatoria State Ministry of General Education and Instructions has called for selection of professional teachers to undertake examination marking. Luate William Alex said this during the official announcement of the Central Equatoria State 2024–2025 academic year calendar. “Previously, before I came,[Read More…]
Police holds 6-year-old boy, father
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Lakes State are holding a 6-year-old boy and his father over the shooting and wounding of a 24-year-old man in the Tit-Ruoc Village of Rumbek Central County. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, told this outlet that the incident occurred in[Read More…]
Activist condemns killing of chiefs
By Aweye Teddy Onam Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has condemned the killing of chiefs in Duk County, Jonglei State. He also called for action from authorities to hold the perpetrators behind the killings accountable. “I would like to take this opportunity[Read More…]
South Sudan Bar Association unveils election schedule
By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan Bar Association’s Elections Committee disclosed Tuesday 16th January 2024 as commencement timetable for election process of its presidential candidates. Chairman of the Elections Commission, James Paulino Lado during a press conference held on Monday in Juba, announced the timetable for nominations of candidates[Read More…]
Only SSP 5,000 paid to us- teachers
By William Madouk Teachers in Aweil disputed the report that they are fully paid their slashed salaries, saying only SSP 5,000 was paid to each tutor, which is far less than what they were originally supposed to be paid. “What I can confirm is that the money payment started[Read More…]
Parliament issues position on Kiir, Machar power extension
By Bida Elly David South Sudan Transitional Legislative Assembly disavows the statement by one of its members, proposing to extend terms of office for President Salva Kiir and his First Vice President by five years. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Parliament spokesperson, John Agany ruled out the[Read More…]
Press freedom in question as election looms
By William Madouk The safety of journalists and press freedom is in question as the anticipated 2024 general elections approach. On Monday, security personnel confiscated the accreditation of Abud Samuel, a cameraman, and Mr. Oyet Patrick, a CGTN correspondent who is also the chairperson of the Union of Journalists[Read More…]
NBS impounds poor-quality goods
By William Madouk South Sudan National Bureau of Standards Chairperson wraps up his visit to Nimule town with a market inspection to eliminate substandard goods. Dr. Kuorwel Kuai Kuorwel, leading a team, visited supermarkets, shops, fish markets, wholesaler shops, and bakeries at Malakia Market, Nimule town, to inspect standards[Read More…]
Two killed in road ambush
By Yang Ater Yang Tragedy struck Lakes State on Monday morning when at least two people were killed and two others injured in a road ambush. The incident occurred between Amonyping and Paloc Payam, near Kuel-Malony. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed the incident to No.1[Read More…]
Maper fire leaves over 148 million SSP loss on traders
By Deng Athian Fire that gutted Maper Market, Aweil town of Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, last week, destroyed goods worth 148 million South Sudanese pounds, the municipal council has reported. Aweil town Mayor, Zachariah Dut Mou formed a committee comprised of seven members to investigate the fire outbreak,[Read More…]
Grant Magwi Commissioner Justice- Activist
By Aweye Teddy Onam Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called on authorities to ensure transparency and due justice in the Magwi County Commissioner David Otto’s case. CEPO’s Executive Director, Mr. Edmond Yakani is concerned about human rights violation in the delayed justice for the County Commissioner. “We[Read More…]
Kiir concerned about EAC political tensions
By Charles K Mark East African Community (EAC) heads of state chairperson expresses concern over strained inter-state political tensions within the regional bloc. President Salva Kiir Mayardit raised the concerns during a meeting with Secretary General of East African Community, Peter Mathuki, in Juba. The EAC Secretary-General briefed president[Read More…]
Teachers demand Justice over salary cut
By William Madouk A cloud of uncertainty looms over the slashed salaries of teachers in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, as the state Ministry of Education and the salary payment committee are accused of unfair wage reductions. A fifth-grade teacher who preferred to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals[Read More…]
Central Bank reports progress in financial stability
By Deng Athian The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has reported significant progress within the 100-days strategy of governor, Dr. James Alic Garang. Dr. Alic’s strategy focuses on modernizing the bank, optimizing operational procedures, and prioritizing staff well-being. The bank’s recent announcement reflects the efforts, marking a significant steps[Read More…]