By Hou Akot Hou Education officials in Northern Bahr El Gazal State have given orders to dismiss teachers and students who are involved in love affairs. This follows the dismissal of teachers accused of having ganged up to rape a schoolgirl at Cornerstone Academy, one of the private schools in[Read More…]
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Teenager flees after abortion
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr El Ghazal are searching a teenager accused of aborting a six-month-old fetus, disposing it in the yard, and fleeing the scene in search of safety. The accused girl is said to have been impregnated by a man she refused to name. The[Read More…]
Amongpiny FC wins Rumbek peace tournament
By Yang Ater Yang An inter-Payam peace tournament in Rumbek Central County, Lakes State, has concluded with Amongpiny FC emerging as champions after beating Dr. Nyot FC of Malek Payam by 3:2 goals in the finals. Rumbek Central County Youth Association organized the football for peace competition. The minister[Read More…]
Aweil forms traditional spiritual group
By William Madouk First-ever Traditional Spiritual Spear Masters Group (TSSMG) has been formed in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Aweil. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on phone, the secretary general of TSSMG, who doubles as its head, Garang Ngong Akot, said the spear master is a spiritual guide[Read More…]
Bright Stars’s hope for FIBA World Cup crumbles
By Charles K Mark and Philip Buda South Sudan National Basketball Team (The Bright Stars) has been knocked out of the FIBA World Cup 2023 group stages. The mighty Bright Stars faced the Serbians in the third match of the tournament with 83 – 115-point loss in a last group[Read More…]
Community calls for relocation of army unit
By Bida Elly David Lo’bonok community of Central Equatoria state has called for evacuation of SSPDF soldiers from the area following an attack of the head chief, Matayo Kenyi, which has left him hospitalized. The paramount chief was on August 29, 2023, shot and wounded by a suspected SSPDF soldier.[Read More…]
Minister demands stripping police of licensing powers
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s minister of transport seeks to strip production of motor vehicle licenses from the traffic police, saying it’s not under jurisdiction of the force. Madut Biar urged the parliament for legislation on the matter, saying vehicle licenses and logbooks falls under the[Read More…]
Aweil receives three buses
By Hou Akot Hou First Lady Mary Ayen Mayardit has donated three minibuses to Northern Bahr El Ghazal State’s Ministry of General Education. The buses were driven from Juba to Aweil and handed over to the Ministry in fulfillment of a pledge the first lady made recently. Mr. Santino Bol[Read More…]
Gunmen abduct 4 children
By Manas James Four children were abducted in a road ambush in Nyirol County in Jonglei state on Sunday, local officials said. James Bol Makuey, the Nyirol County information director, said the abductees which include 3 girls and a boy were heading for Waat from Langkien town, where they had[Read More…]
Equatoria Youth schedules conference for next year
By Charles K Mark Youth Leaders from Eastern, Central, and Western Equatoria states have scheduled for February 2024 to conduct Unified Greater Equatoria Youth Leaders Conference. The conference is meant to promote unity, peace, and development within the Equatoria region. Charles Lado Daniel, chairperson of the Central Equatoria State Youth[Read More…]
Gov’t praises Bright Stars
By William Madouk South Sudan government backed its elation and excitement as the Bright Stars shot up to defeated China 89-69 in Manila, Philippines. Just after the basketball team suffered a calamitous defeat against Puerto Rico with a 101-96 loss in overtime. They came back with rocket speed to smash[Read More…]
UNHCR seeks $1 billion for Sudanese refugees
By William Madouk United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi appealed for one billion US dollars to address the humanitarian needs of Sudanese war victims in the region. Mr. Grandi said out of the one billion dollars, South Sudan will receive 356 million, while the remaining will go[Read More…]
We don’t take sides on employment matters-Minister
By Bida Elly David National Minister of Labor, James Hot Mai says his docket sides with neither national nor foreign employees in disputes on payment and working conditions. He stated that the law always decides the outcome of such cases, not the ministry. Mai made these comments in response to[Read More…]
Ministry dismisses five teachers over misconduct
By Ngor Deng Matem Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) Ministry of General Education and Instructions has dismissed five foreign teachers from teaching for violating the teachers’ code of conduct. The five were accused of indulging in love affairs with students and raping some. But it remains unclear if the[Read More…]
UNHCR urges Sudanese generals to stop fighting
By William Madouk The UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi has called on the Sudanese warring parties to stop the raging conflict and seek dialogue to alleviate pressure on innocent civilians. Mr. Grandi stated his call was a humanitarian one to ease daily pressure on civilians in Sudan. “Remember those who[Read More…]
MPs demand livestock sector reforms
By Bida Elly David Lawmakers at the National Legislative Assembly are urging livestock sector reforms in the country, citing sufficient livestock but limited economic benefits. This concern came following a fact-finding committee’s report on livestock and fisheries in Western Bah-El-Ghazal and Warrap States. This concern came following a report presented[Read More…]
Minister assesses Malakal health situation
By William Madouk National minister of health, Yolanda Awel Deng last week visited Malakal town in Upper Nile State to measure the general health situation of returnees and internally displaced persons. The visit aimed at assessing the health status in Malakal town and further give moral support to health staff[Read More…]
Five dead, two wounded in cattle raid
By Yang Ater Yang At least five people have been killed and 2 others injured in a cattle raid and revenge attack between Panyijar County of Unity State and Yirol East County, Lakes State. The incident occurred in Adior Payam, Yirol East County, on Sunday. Executive director of Yirol East[Read More…]
Over 18,000 returnees in dire need
By Charles K Mark South Sudanese returnees from neighboring countries, especially Ethiopia and Sudan, are in dire humanitarian situation. Returnees in Akobo County in Jonglei state lack food and shelter since their arrival. The re-displaced South Sudanese wonder how homecoming can again turn into another disaster. UN Mission field office[Read More…]
UN upholds South Sudan’s hospitality to refugees
By Ngor Deng Matem UN High Commissioner for Refugee hails the government of South Sudan for opening its borders to welcome Sudanese refugees and third-country nationals fleeing the Sudan War. UNHCR boss, Filippo Grandi, who is in the country for a three-day tour had visited refugees of the four-month-long war[Read More…]