By Mamer Abraham A South Sudanese family has frantically searched for a twelve-year-old girl who went missing three days ago from Mengo Estate, Kampala, Uganda. Ngong Makuel Awolic, a close relative, identified the missing girl as Nyanchiek Malual (picture above). According to Ngong, the girl had been missing since[Read More…]
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Parliament passes Social Insurance Bill
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s National Assembly yesterday passed the Social Insurance Fund Bill 2023 in its third and final reading stages. Key focus of the bill is to regulate the private sector, regarding social insurance of employees upon risks or retirement, as demanded by the government. In[Read More…]
Former Acting Mayor Khemis survives axing
By Bida Elly David Another nightmare haunts Lainya County Commissioner, as a lawmaker at the national assembly raised an urgent motion demanding his removal from office. Emmanuel Khamis Richard enjoyed the throne of Juba city council as the acting mayor for about three months before being fired by the[Read More…]
Japan seeks South Sudan’s support for nuclear-free world
By Charles K Mark Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of Japan and South Sudan’s deputy minister foreign affairs minister, on Monday discussed a partnership to champion a nuclear-weapon-free world campaign. In the meeting, Ms. Watanabe Tomoko delivered a letter to Hon. Ramadan Mohamed Abdallah Goc, from the Japan Foreign[Read More…]
Gambela refugees in crisis-lawmaker
By Bida Elly David A member of parliament representing Nasir County, Upper Nile State, has raised concerns about the dire humanitarian situation of South Sudanese refugees returning from Ethiopia’s Gambella region. Moch Rech Tang disclosed to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the camps in the Gambella region with[Read More…]
A deep dive into Chamber of Commerce crisis
By Charles K Mark A sinister is brewing at the South Sudan National Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture visa-vie, Central Equatoria State and Juba City Chamber of Commerce offices. In an unscrupulous episode, the first vice chairperson of the National Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture, John Lual[Read More…]
Bak pledges stable economy after Marrakech Fall Meetings
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan expects economic relief after 2023 fall meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Marrakech, Morocco. As the International Monetary Fund released its economic outlook for the year 2023, global economic growth stagnated at only three percent. But[Read More…]
Three killed, 3 wounded over fish net
By Mamer Abraham Three people were killed, and three others wounded in a clash between Duk County and Twic East County youths on the “bioth-agany” island in Jonglei State of South Sudan. Jacob Chol, the commissioner of Twic East County, said the fighting ensued between some youths from the[Read More…]
Why gov’t should consider urgent resolutions of border disputes
By Mamer Abraham Time seems to run out with the approaching elections and the smooth ending of the transitional period for the revitalized agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). In spite of this impending milestone for the country to witness its first democratically elected[Read More…]
MPs accuse traffic chief of ‘mockery’
By Bida Elly David Transitional National Assembly rebuked the Director General of Traffic Police for referring to the parliament as “illegal and illegitimate” in overseeing matters of the force. On October 13th, 2023, the Director General of Traffic Police, Maj. Gen. Kon John was quoted by Eye Radio describing the[Read More…]
Irregular promotions breed indiscipline-Police
By William Madouk Rising indiscipline cases among police officers are attributed to promotion irregularities in the department. Assistant Inspector General of Police for Administration and Finance, Lt. Gen. Abraham Manyuat, revealed on Monday. Lt. Gen. Manyuat laid out factors hindering police performance as expected by the general public, with[Read More…]
Upper Nile State deputy governor warns against division
By Mamer Abraham Upper Nile State Deputy Governor, who is also the state SPLM party chairperson, Ayong Awer Lual has warned politicians in the state to refrain from division. The deputy governor was officiating over the swearing-in ceremony of SPLM county chairpersons, and secretaries at Dr. John Garang Hall[Read More…]
Governor pledges varsity students SSP 2mllion
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) governor has pledged SSP 2,000,000 to the University of Northern Bahr Ghazel Student Association. Governor, Tong Aken Ngor made the pledge during celebration of academic achievements of members of the students Association. Students hailing from Aweil and studying at[Read More…]
Impending dawn to end statelessness
By William Madouk A journey to end statelessness and limit its risks has commenced as members of the transitional national legislative assembly, strike a heated debate on the convention. A stateless person is defined by international law as someone who is “not considered a national by any state under[Read More…]
South Sudan struggles to gain international attention-Norwegian Envoy
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan faces difficulties in seeking international community attention and help due to conflicts in the regions and the world, Norwegian special envoy said. Ambassador Jon Anton Johnson, the Norwegian special envoy to South Sudan, made the statement on Friday, at the conclusion of his[Read More…]
FM radio innovator seeks support, safety
By Jackson Gaaniko Seven years ago, a young man, innovated an FM Radio with a signal covering about 60 households in Yambio Municipality, Western Equatoria State. A 23-year-old Andrea Angelo Atoroba, who named his innovative radio station, St. Tereza FM, works with three employees to broadcast information to the[Read More…]
Fatal accident kills 7, others wounded
By William Madouk At least seven people died on spot while several others sustained injuries in fatal accident that occurred over the weekend in Juba City, police said. The serial accidents involving a V8 car are blamed on reckless driving. According to the police statement, a Toyota V8 hit[Read More…]
Police investigates Biar’s disappearance
By Mamer Abraham National Police Service (SSNPS) has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of activist, Biar Ajak Marol. Biar, the Executive Director of Junubin Chronicles, a civil society organization, is reported to have last been seen on 4th October. He reportedly left his house in[Read More…]
SSPDF denies alleged planned attack on SPLA-IO
By William Madouk South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has downplayed an alleged joint planned attack on the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition bases in Leer County, Unity State. SSPDF Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said the allegation is false and unfounded fears. He said the SPLM-IO[Read More…]
No mutiny, Nimule is safe – EES authorities
By William Madouk Authorities in Eastern Equatoria State (EES) have refuted as fabrication, a claim from infamous group, on social media, warning civilians to vacate Nimule town. The state authorities assured residents and travelers that there is no such thing as a planned mutiny, saying the area is safe,[Read More…]