By Bida Elly David South Sudan has expressed readiness to join BRICS union in a quest to strengthen its position towards economic growth and political stability. BRICS, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is a union established in 2001 with the aim of boosting economic and[Read More…]
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Warrap state disputes media survey
By William Madouk Warrap state has rubbished a survey by Eye Radio online that places the state governor, Manhiem Bol Malek, as least-performing among others, in the transitional unity government. The Governor’s press secretary, James Ayiek, terms the survey as “bias, politically motivated and not based on factual activity.” Eye[Read More…]
Food Shortage hits WedWiel Refugees camp
By Ngor Deng Matem Refugees who fled the war in Sudan and are sheltering at WedWiel resettlement camp in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state again facing the brunt of hunger due to food shortage. They said this food shortage that has hit the camp poses their lives to risks.[Read More…]
Northern Corridor states to tackle cross-border crimes
By William Madouk Warrap state earmarks Northern Corridor Conference scheduled for September 2023 to address pesky inter-communal and other inter-state crimes. The press secretary in the office of the state governor, James Ayiek Bath said that Northern Corridor states collaborate to end insecurity by armed groups, along common borders. “They[Read More…]
Stray dogs’ shooting frightens residents
By Yang Ater Yang Over one hundred street dogs have been killed in an ongoing shooting exercise in Yirol West Town, Lakes State, leaving residents in fear. Yirol West County authorities with directives from the state governor ordered the shooting spray to eliminate dogs around the town. The[Read More…]
Attack leaves 3 dead, 2 children abducted
By Manas James Three people have been killed and at least two children abducted on Thursday when armed bandits launched an attack in Nyirol County, Jonglei State. Nyirol County commissioner, James Bol Makuey confirmed the incident to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, saying the attack was on travelers. He said the[Read More…]
Gov’t issues stern warning on wrong flag
By Charles K Mark South Sudan Media Authority has issued warning against printing of any flag that doesn’t conform to the national symbol. The stringent warning was directed to media houses, advertising agencies, and printing companies to immediately cease printing what doesn’t reflect South Sudan national flag. Media Authority’s managing[Read More…]
Land grabbing provokes governor Adil to cancel demarcation
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State governor has issued a gubernatorial order stopping demarcation, allotment, and showing of plots in five payams of Juba County. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony’s order came in response to continuous cases of land grabbing registered by the state authority in the five payams.[Read More…]
An insight to AKJ MUSIC AFRICA return mega concert
By Gladys Fred Kole Days are trickling down for the massive return of AKJ Music Africa, one of South Sudan’s most noticeable music brands, who has been mute in the country’s entertainment arena for quite some time. Agele Joseph Kennedy, aka, AKJ of “Ana Wodi” hit maker has been off[Read More…]
Women receive training in conflict resolution
By Charles K Mark At least twenty-six (26) women leaders from the ten states and three administrative areas of South Sudan have received skills in conflict prevention, mediation, dialogue, negotiation and peacebuilding. The training was conducted by the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) in partnership with[Read More…]
Government, partners launch sustainable Wash resilient program
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State government in collaboration with the Centre for Emergency and Development (CEDS), has launched a sustainable WASH programme. Netherlands government funds the project through the United Nations Children’s Education Fund, (UNICEF), and implemented by Centre for Emergency and Development. The Sustainable Wash resilient programme[Read More…]
Road accident kills two in Lakes state
By Yang Ater Yang. Police in Lakes State have reported death of two people as a result of a tragic road accident in Awerial County. Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the police spokesperson in Lakes State said it occurred between Door and Butagok payams of Awerial County, Lakes State, on Wednesday.[Read More…]
Police officer commits suicide in cell
By Yang Ater Yang. Lakes State Police spokesperson Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac said a police officer committed suicide in the state this week while under custody. The deceased officer, identified as Taban Achiek, reportedly hanged himself to death at a police cell in Malek Payam of Yirol East County.[Read More…]
Relief food sale irks WFP
By Bida Elly David World Food Programme (WFP) cautions Central Equatoria State (WFP) government against individuals selling humanitarian food meant for vulnerable people for personal profits. WFP country director, Mary Ellen raised the concern to the state governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, during a meeting, on Wednesday. Mrs. Ellen said WFP[Read More…]
Activist blasts lawmakers over medical allowance
By Charles K Mark A civil society activist has slammed lawmakers for awarding themselves $ 15,000 each, forgetting to implement the revitalized peace agreement. Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmond Yakani said the lawmakers have preferred their own interests than peace. “The implementation of Revitalised[Read More…]
South Sudan joins UN Industrial Organization
By William Madouk South Sudan has become a member of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to boost its economy and industrial development. According to a press release seen by this outlet, the country has become UNIDO’s 172nd member state, which means all African countries are now members of[Read More…]
Commissioner calls for support in addressing insecurity
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil East County commissioner, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Kharbino Thiep Tong appeals for support in reporting security matters to authorities. Commissioner Thiep made the appeal while addressing mourners at the funeral of late Dut Atak Mel. Late Thiep passed away recently, and Aweil East County[Read More…]
Over 2.8 million children in South Sudan remain out of school
By Charles K Mark Girls’ Education South Sudan (GESS) has revealed that more than 2.8 million children in the country remain out of school, with poverty being the biggest barrier to their enrollment. The GESS Team Leader, Akuja Mading De Garang, said in a statement that girls are often the[Read More…]
AU assesses South Sudan peace progress
By William Madouk African Union Mission in South Sudan delegate, Prof. Jeroam Biswaro, meets the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, to discuss the implementation of the peace roadmap. The talk focused on challenges thwarting the deployment of the first batch and the enrollment of the second batch of the[Read More…]
Trade ministry ponders industrial sector revival
By Gladys Fred Kole Technical advisor to Ministry of Trade and Industry, Simon Nyang Anei has revealed plans to revive the manufacturing industry. The advisor was speaking at a workshop on trade and private-sector competitiveness, organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Mr. Nyang, who represented the trade minister,[Read More…]