By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) launched its party secretariat in Kajokeji County of Central Equatoria State yesterday. Senior SPLM/A-IO member at the political bureau, Mr. Matata Frank, who is also the party chief whip at the Council of States, led the launch. Mr. Matata was[Read More…]
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Salva Kiir amasses more support for 2024 polls
By Hou Akot Hou Thousands of people, on Monday, gathered at Madhol playground, Aweil Town to thank President Salva Kiir Mayardit for entrusting their community members to serve in the unity government. Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) supporters and government officials were among the mammoth that stormed arena. The community[Read More…]
Man kills lover, commits suicide-Police
By Bida Elly David Police authority said a young man shot his girlfriend dead and committed suicide in Juba, during independence celebration. Deputy Police spokesperson, Brig. Gen. James Dak Karlo reported the incident in his overall security report on commemoration of South Sudan’s 12th Independence Anniversary. He said that the[Read More…]
South Sudan expels unfit food
By William Madouk South Sudan border authorities have maintained none compliance to entry of suspected toxic maize products from Uganda. Chief Executive Officer of the National Bureau of Standards, Ms. Mary Gordon said over 70 trucks of maize flour deemed unfit for human consumption will never enter the country. The[Read More…]
Independence Day: Lakes State leaders pledge peace
By Yang Ater Yang Citizens in Lakes State, including UN agencies and NGOs gathered at Rumbek Freedom Square to mark South Sudan’s 12th independence anniversary with a renewed commitment to peace and development. The occasion was celebrated under the theme “Solidarity and Peace for a Developed Lakes State.” Lakes State[Read More…]
Raiders kill one, part with 3,000 cattle
By Yien Gattour A 55-year-old man has been killed and 3,000 cattle raided in an attack on a cattle camp in Mayom County of Unity State last Thursday, a local official said. Unity State Ministry of Information Director General, Mr.Kuoal Keah claimed a group of armed men from the Garial[Read More…]
Doctor arrested over death of Sudanese trader
By Yien Gattour Police in Unity State on Saturday arrested a medical Doctor in Rubkona County in connection to the death of a Sudanese trader. The deceased was identified as Mohamed Wanga. Rubkona County Deputy Police Director. Brig. Gen. Franco Mayiel told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the doctor[Read More…]
Teachers, learners share same latrine
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Pupils and teachers share a five-stance dilapidated latrine facility at Noor Islamic primary school. The school management committee members who visited the facility say that the cracked latrine structure puts the lives of both the teachers and pupils at a risk. Mr. Vundru Michael, a teacher[Read More…]
Over 40 schools operate under trees
By Yien Gattour At least 40 schools in Longchuk County, Upper Nile State, are operating under trees amidst a lack of access to scholastic materials and an unconducive environment. Several pupils told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that they are being taught under trees, with scarcity of textbooks and stationery.[Read More…]
WFP supplies burn in another boat fire
By Manas James World Food Programme (WFP) supplies to Malakal went aflame on Saturday at Bor in Jonglei state. Maj. Gen. Elia Costa Faustino, the state police commissioner, said the boat belonged to a local businessman was hired by World Food Programme to transport relief aid to Malakal. “The boat,[Read More…]
VP Igga ignites hope for Juba-Kajo-Keji road
Gladys Fred Kole Vice President for economic cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga has assured that the construction of Juba-Kajo-Keji highway will start soon. He said a budget has been put forth for the construction of a highway, connecting Juba to Kampala through Kajo-Keji -Jale Afoji borders with Uganda’s Moyo district.[Read More…]
Pope names Juba’s first Cardinal
By Bida Elly David Pope Francis on Sunday named Archbishop, His Grace, Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla as Cardinal of Juba. The pontiff, during “Angelus” at St Peter’s Square in Vatican announced the appointment of Archbishop Ameyu, the first Cardinal for Juba, alongside 20 other new cardinals. The shepherds of God[Read More…]
Washington urges Juba to address election obstacles
By Staff writer United States of America (USA) has called on South Sudan’s transitional government to address obstacles for the country to hold credible elections. Antony J. Blinken, the US secretary of state made the call in a statement to the people of South Sudan to mark the 12th Independence[Read More…]
Dr. John Garang University launches rice project
By Manas James Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology has launched a rice research and training center at the institution’s main campus in the Jonglei State capital, Bor. About 2500 m2 rice farm was opened in a groundbreaking ceremony last week. Korean peacekeepers with the United Nations[Read More…]
South Sudan Marks Independence Anniversary in Style
By staff writer Despite the absence of a central event, South Sudan marked its 12th Independence anniversary peacefully in a decentralized manner at states, counties and among social groups across the country. In Juba City, July 8th night witnessed social places filled with jubilant citizens who waited to usher in[Read More…]
Women want action against early and forced marriage
By William Madouk Women and girls in South Sudan appealed to President Salva Kiir to act on persistent early and forced marriages. In an open letter to the president, young women and girls of South Sudan lamented gross human rights violations against forced child marriage. “We, the young women and[Read More…]
Network launched to tackle tribalism
By William Madouk South Sudanese citizens have launched a National Network Against Tribalism (N’NAT) to combat segregation and nepotism in the country. Tribalism has remained a longstanding issue nationwide and as a main factor contributing to persistent skirmishes and instability among communities. The anti-ethno coalition will focus its main efforts[Read More…]
Hot weather expected
By Khamis Cosmas Lokudu El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific, setting the stage for a likely surge in global temperatures, disruptive weather, and climate patterns. “El Nino describes the warming of sea surface temperature,” World Meteorological Organization warned. The World Meteorological Organization forecasts that there is a[Read More…]
Measles kills Seven children in Unity State
By Yien Gattuor Unity State Ministry of Health has reported seven measles-related deaths in two counties of Rubkona and Mayendit. Rubkona County Health Authority confirmed death of six children, saying one other case occurred in Mayendit, on Friday. An increasing measles cases has been reported among returnees and refugees who[Read More…]
At least 43 women get vocational skills
By Yang Ater Yang At least 43 women in Mingkaman, Lakes State of South Sudan have graduated in tailoring and hairdressing skills. The graduands, comprising 21 hairdressers and 22 tailors, graduated after 5 months of vocational skills training. Church-based charity organization, Finn Church Aid (FCA) funded the training with support[Read More…]