By William Madouk Central Equatoria state parliament members have expressed concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Mangala, Kondogoro, Jebel Lado, and Luri Payams after heavy downpours flooded the areas. A member representing Northern Bari constituency, Thomas Peter said all areas in Northern Bari are affected and urged the[Read More…]
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Yakani reiterates call for speedy deployment of unified forces
By Gladys Fred Kole Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) urges the presidency to speed up redeployment of the first graduated batch of unified forces. In 2022, over 50,000 security personnel graduated as the first batch of the Necessary Unified Forces (NUF) to join various ranks within the security[Read More…]
Hunger forces over 1,000 out of Lafon County
By Aweye Teddy Onam Over 1,000 people from Lafon County have started trekking to Juba, fleeing starvation. A lawmaker representing Lafon County in the National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Ungang Nelson Uthuou has disclosed to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in an exclusive interview He said that drought has hit[Read More…]
Ministers survive impeachment over lack of quorum
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Assembly adjourned a sitting meant to impeach three state cabinet ministers, over lack of quorum. The state lawmakers were supposed to decide on the fate of the three state ministers, yesterday, but the sitting was greeted by a low turnout. Legislators who oppose[Read More…]
Sudan ceasefire talks fail again
By Mamer Abraham Sudanese warring factions have failed to agree to a ceasefire but have recommitted to the provision of humanitarian access and confidence-building measures. “The co-facilitators regret that the parties were unable to agree on ceasefire implementation arrangements during this first round. There is no acceptable military solution[Read More…]
Police to auction impounded motorcycles
By Hou Akot Hou Traffic police in Aweil Town of Northern Bahr El Ghazal have given an ultimatum to bikers whose motorbikes were impounded and detained over breaches of traffic rules to come for the settlement of their cases or risk losing the bikes. Abuk Maria Akuei, a traffic[Read More…]
Suspect detained over shooting of friend
By Yien Gattour Local authorities in Panyinjar County of Unity State have taken a suspect into custody following an incident involving the fatal shooting of an individual identified as Lony Lieth Gai. The suspect, who reportedly had a history of alcohol abuse, is believed to have been the closest[Read More…]
MPs training on leadership, human rights
By Ijoo Bosco Over sixty lawmakers and civil society representatives are undergoing training in Torit town on leadership, peace, and human rights. The five-day training session is being organized by the Whittaker Peace Development Initiative (WPDI). Alexander Moro, program coordinator for WPDI said they focus on empowering leaders through[Read More…]
Man kills father over wealth
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil town are holding a soldier who allegedly murdered his father in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, over the weekend. The 29-year-old suspect reportedly killed his father on Sunday, November 5, 2023, in Gueng-kou boma of Yargot Payam in Aweil East[Read More…]
Britain calls for protection of aid workers
By Mamer Abraham Government of Britain calls for protection of aid workers and removal of stumbling blocks impeding humanitarian access routes in South Sudan. Deputy Development Director of the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office, Jakesh Mahey, said the removal of checkpoints would allow smooth shipping of humanitarian assistance across the[Read More…]
Ministry validates five-year education plan
By Gladys Fred Kole Ministry of General Education and Instruction, in collaboration with its partners, validated the general education sector plan for the next five years. This is the second education sector plan the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has organized in conjunction with the national[Read More…]
Turkey donates 150 desks
By Charles K Mark Turkish Gov’t has provided 150 classroom desks to the prison-founded Global Nursery and Primary School in Luri Payam, Juba County. The Head Teacher of the school, William Wol Wol, said the donation was the first ever the school has received. “And you know, when a[Read More…]
Juba school girls await GESS money
By Aweye Teddy Onam Ministry of General Education and Girls Education South Sudan (GESS) last Friday announced cash transfer for beneficiaries to begin on Monday, November 6, 2023, across the country. But two days after the supposed start of the cash disbursement window, some schools in Juba told the[Read More…]
UJOSS condemns breach of media freedom
By Mamer Abraham Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) in Jonglei State has slammed the state Ministry of Information and Communication over its directive on the use of one language in radio broadcasts. The union stated in a statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the[Read More…]
Humanitarian worker detained over defamation
By Yien Gattour A humanitarian worker has been arrested and detained in Koch County, Unity State of South Sudan, for allegedly defaming locals on social media, police authorities say. Brig. Gen. Tut Wal Daang, Koch County Police Commissioner, confirmed the arrest of Daniel Wal Tuol Teny, who works with[Read More…]
MPs split over impeachment motion
By William Madouk An impeachment motion moved against three Central Equatoria State ministers on Monday, has divided members of the state parliament. Amid contrasting views and a walkout mainly by SPLM party lawmakers, the house eventually adopted the motion pending deliberation and casting vote of no confidence. The ministers[Read More…]
Bishop Paride’s relic arrives Juba, heads to Nimule today
By Bida Elly David Thousands of mourners on Tuesday swarmed Juba International Airport (JIA) to receive the remains of Bishop Emeritus Paride Taban of the Catholic Diocese of Torit. A procession of the faithful from different denominations trekked in tears and sorrow, from the airport to St. Thereza’s Cathedral-Kator[Read More…]
CES impeachment candidates
By William Madouk The fate of three Central Equatoria state ministers hang in balance, as a looming impeachment vote by the state assembly is expected to take place today. All eyes are on the state legislators to either impeach the trio or grant them clemency. Those who will be[Read More…]
MPs receive $30,000 medical allowance
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State (CES) legislators will receive at least $30,000 as their unpaid portion of medical allowance for 2022-2023 fiscal year. Speaker of the state Assembly, Hon. Peter Wani Kulang, made an announcement to the house during Monday’s sitting on reception of the annual medical allowance[Read More…]
Gov’t mulls reviving printing press for ballots
By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan government has dispatched a technical team from the Ministry of Information to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a mission to look for a reputable, competent technological company that will come and revamp the government printing press. According to a statement from the[Read More…]