By Jackson Gaaniko Azande king, His Majesty, Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, is moving to abolish witchcraft practices in his kingdom. King Rikito vowed to ban the traditional bewitching act in the Azande kingdom due to its detrimental impact on the lives of the common people. He made the statement[Read More…]
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Adil pledges support for Boda-bodas
By Charles K. Mark Central Equatoria State governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has unveiled plans to safeguard Boda-Boda sector, guaranteeing safety of riders through security vigilance. Adil, who met with the Central Equatoria State Boda-Boda Association led by Mr. Levi Abugo Lasuba, said the sector needs top security priority because[Read More…]
Three injured in fishing mishap
By Yang Ater Yang Three fishermen were injured in Awerial County of Norther Bahr El Ghazel state, on September 30th when fighting erupted between two communities in a fishing camp called Wun Thou. Wunthou is a fishing camp that the two communities of Bor and Awerial counties inhabited for fishing[Read More…]
IDPs decry tribalism
By William Madouk Internally displaced persons at the Magateen Protection of Civilian Site (POC) called on the public to desist from tribal mindsets and attitudes. Following several awareness campaigns, the IDPs urge citizens to embrace coexistence with one another despite ethnic differences. Active Citizen South Sudan organization has been[Read More…]
Measles cases reported in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Health authorities in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state say they have confirmed 14 cases of measles in Nyamlel of Aweil West County and Malualkon Hospital of Aweil East County. Thomas Dugan, the disease surveillance officer in the state ministry of health in Aweil town, told[Read More…]
Central Bank’s Alic takes office
By Mamer Abraham Incoming governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), James Alic Garang pledges to serve the country with modernity during his tenure of office. The new governor promised to strive with his team to gear the bank towards autonomy. “We look forward, I and my team[Read More…]
Parliament begins ‘Futuyo probe’
By Bida Elly David A parliamentary committee instituted to investigate Western Equatoria State governor, Alfred Futuyo Karaba has begun its work. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba is being investigated for alleged misappropriation of salary arrears meant for officials of defunct states now amalgamated into Western Equatoria. But Futuyo had denied[Read More…]
Prison officer commits suicide
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Lakes State said a prison officer committed suicide by hanging himself in Yirol West County in the wee hours of Tuesday. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed the tragic incident to the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper. He said the[Read More…]
Anti-Corruption Bill passed for assent
By Aweye Teddy Onam Transitional Assembly on Wednesday passed the South Sudan Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (Amended) 2023 with recommendations to the fourth and final reading stage. Once ascended into law by the President, it will regulate malpractices in public institutions and ensure the smooth running of services. The[Read More…]
Anti-Corruption body Asleep-MPs complain
By Bida Elly David Lawmakers are concerned over inactiveness of National Anti-Corruption Commission, blaming it for failing to address cases of the vice in the country. The grumbling aroused during a celebration before passing of the National Anti-Corruption Act 2009 (Amendment Bill) 2023 into the final stage, on Wednesday.[Read More…]
WFP seeks $120 million for returnees’ crisis
By Aweye Teddy Onam World Food Programme (WFP) appeals for an urgent $120 million to increase support to people fleeing Sudan war into South Sudan. In a press statement obtained by this outlet yesterday, WFP Country Director Mary Ellen Mc Groarty stated that the UN food agency has a[Read More…]
Quadruplets in need of support
By Hou Akot Hou Parents of quadruplets, born at Aweil State Hospital in Northern Bahr Ghazal of South Sudan, are appealing for assistance to raise the children. 45-year-old Anei Anei’s wife Ayak Koryom Majok, a 28-year-old woman, gave birth to the quadruplets on Sunday. Mr. Anei, a subsistence farmer, is[Read More…]
Kiir’s endorsement rockets
By William Madouk Preparation for greater Upper Nile rally to endorse President Salva Kiir as Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) candidate for 2024 election is at peak. Kiir is expected to be endorsed in the first week of December 2023 the supporters in the Upper Nile region. Chair of the[Read More…]
State Secretary General dismissed
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) governor, Tong Aken Ngor, sacked the Secretary General of the state government. Mr. Albino Akol Akol was fired in a gubernatorial order read over state media on Monday night. After stripping Akol of his clerical roles, the governor immediately[Read More…]
Frequent reshuffles promote “looting”-activist
By Gladys Fred Kole A civil society activist has expressed a different stance on the recent Presidential Decrees that have seen the dismissal and hire of officials into senior government positions. Galdino Ocham Ojok, the executive director of the South Sudanese Network for Democracy and Elections (SSuNDE), sees nothing positive[Read More…]
Six years; American-British Journalist’s murder Probe starts
By Charles K. Mark South Sudan government has formed a committee to investigate the murder of an American-British journalist, Christopher Allen, who was killed six years ago. Allen was killed in 2017 while covering fighting between SPLA-IO and the government forces in Kaya town near Uganda border, and close to[Read More…]
Kiir, Museveni to resolve border disputes
By Mamer Abraham President Salva Kiir Mayardit and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni have shown commitment to resolving the border disputes between the two countries. On Monday, President Kiir was briefed by the governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, over border security, where Kiir pledged to resolve the border[Read More…]
Hospital limits visitation hours
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil Civil Hospital administration has restricted the hours for relatives and friends who wish to visit patients at the facility. The measure was taken in a bid to minimize issues of thief that have been noted lately. According to the Hospital authorities, some individuals disguise themselves[Read More…]
Athian feels Kiir’s sword again
By Bida Elly David Barely three months have elapsed; President Salva Kiir again fired Athian Diing Athian as the commissioner general of National Revenue Authority (NRA). Athian was appointed in June to lead the National Revenue Authority, replacing Patrick Mugoya. Prior to his appointment, Athian had served as the National[Read More…]
Central Bank’s new breed
By William Madouk and Mamer Abraham President Salva Kiir, in a whirlwind Monday evening series of surprise decrees made mega shifts and changes in the Central Bank, with a young blood taking the helm. In a series of decrees, the president dropped Mr. Johny Ohisa Damain from the top, replacing[Read More…]