By Hou Akot Hou Health authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State reported a concerning rise in TB deaths, with 34 fatalities attributed to the disease. The Director General in State Ministry of Health, Aleu Pioth blames incomplete treatment and stigma for the high mortality rate. He disclosed to[Read More…]
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Over 2 million learners still out of school-Minister
By Kidega Livingstone Over 2.8 million children, mostly girls, are still out of school in South Sudan, Education Minister Awut Deng Acuil revealed. “We still have 2.8 million out of schools so for us to be able to reach where the rest are,” the minister said during the launch[Read More…]
Gov’t employees to get a month’s salary
By Bida Elly David National minister of finance and economic planning announced, working towards releasing one-month salaries for public civil servants and organized forces. Amidst an ongoing economic crisis, civil servants and the organized forces are marking seven months, after September, last year’s pay. Speaking to journalists at the[Read More…]
South Sudan qualifies for AFCON 2025
By: By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National Team the Bright Stars secured a slot in the TotalEnergies African Cup of Nation 2025 in Morocco after a goalless draw against São Tomé e Príncipe in the preliminary match played in Berkane Municipal Stadium in Morocco on Tuesday evening. Tuesday’s[Read More…]
Malakia FC Juba Crowned Champion of Juba League
By: Kei Emmanuel Duku Following Munuki and Rainbow FCs’ loss on Tuesday evening, Malakia FC Juba has been crowned the 2023/2024 Champion of the Juba Local Football League. Malakia FC secured the needed results to clichéd the title on Monday evening after a goalless draw over traditional rivals Al-Hilal[Read More…]
Alliance calls protection of women’s rights to own land
By Charles K Mark Greater Equatoria Land Alliance (GELA) appeals to policymakers to give priority to protection and recognition of women’s land rights. Chairperson of GELA, Stephen Sokiri Mule said that women should be at the forefront of every operation to achieve success. He added that women possess the[Read More…]
IGAD names Korbandy as special envoy to Sudan
By William Madouk Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has named Lawrence Korbandy of South Sudan as the blog’s special envoy for war-ravaged Sudan. The appointment of Korbandy as the IGAD Special Envoy for Sudan is seen as part of IGAD’s effort and commitment to addressing the conflict in[Read More…]
Land allocation alarms legal expert
By Bida Elly David A legal expert and Deputy Registrar of Land at the Judiciary of South Sudan, Cosmas Juma, has expressed worries about the country’s land allocation system. Speaking at a forum on land matters organized by the Initiative for Peace Communication Association (IPCA) in Juba, Juma highlighted[Read More…]
Lobong directs commissioners to promote agriculture
By Ijoo Bosco Governor Louis Lobong Lojore of Eastern Equatoria state has directed newly sworn-in county commissioners to focus on educating citizens about the benefits of agriculture. Governor Lobong urged the commissioners to actively engage and educate their communities on ways to enhance their livelihoods. Recognizing the prevailing economic[Read More…]
Refugees urged to cultivate
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Uganda Farmers Association has urged refugees to take advantage of the ongoing off-seasonal rains to prepare their land for the planting season as reductions in food ratios continue. The statement was made during the donation of farm tools by Ugandan farmers in conjunction with the[Read More…]
SPLM dismayed by Lolimo’s behaviour
By Ijoo Bosco Sudan People’s Liberation Party (SPLM) in Eastern Equatoria state has expressed dismay over a member’s decision to decline a transitional parliamentary position in the state legislative assembly. Former Kapoeta North County Commissioner, Epone Emmanuel Lolimo, declined to take a parliamentary seat after his appointment. Siro Silvio,[Read More…]
Turkey donates laboratory equipment to Upper Nile University
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Turkish government has donated laboratory equipment to medical students at Upper Nile University in Gudele, on Wednesday. Turkish Embassy in South Sudan with support from Turkish Agency for International Cooperation (TIKA) and Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism handed over the donation. Chairperson of Medical[Read More…]
US extends National Emergency Declaration on South Sudan
By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper The United States has extended the national emergency declaration on South Sudan for an additional year. The initial declaration was made on April 3, 2014, through Executive Order 13664, invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. In a statement seen by this outlet,[Read More…]
Urgent measles vaccination needed-MSF
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan needs an urgent measles vaccination campaign to prevent spread of the disease in the country. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has urged health authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) following an outbreak in Western Equatoria state. Mr. Zakaria Mwatia, MSF head of mission[Read More…]
IGAD boss jets Juba to evaluate peace deal
By William Madouk Intergovernmental Authority on Development’s (IGAD) executive secretary is in Juba to assess progress of 2018 peace agreement implementation. Dr. Workneh Ghebeyehu was yesterday received by deputy minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Ramdan Mohammed Abdellah Goc, at Juba International Airport. Addressing the media shortly[Read More…]
Kiir returns after regional peace tour
By Charles K Mark President Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned to Juba after his extended peace mission from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Angola. According to the Office of the President, Kiir, who currently chairs the East African Community (EAC) heads of state summit, toured the Great[Read More…]
OIL CRISIS; Presidency, Parliament must intervene–MP
By William Madouk Presidency and the national parliament must develop a comprehensive response plan for impending economic crisis following challenges in South Sudan’s oil flow. Chairperson of a standing committee on petroleum in the national assembly, Eng. Boutros Magaya made the suggestion after Sudan admitted that it cannot guarantee[Read More…]
Gov’t to evaluate SDGs implementation
By Bida Elly David Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning is to conduct a voluntary review on implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), on Thursday. The evaluation aims at finding position of the government towards achieving the sustainable development goals, as planned. Deputy minister of finance, Agok Makur[Read More…]
Meningitis suspected for eight death cases
By Hou Akot Hou A team of health practitioners from Juba arrived in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, on Monday to investigate a surge in meningitis cases. This follows reports of eight deaths from a similar illness in Majok-Yithiou, a town bordering the Republic of Sudan. “We’ve alerted[Read More…]
Fresh headache as passport booklets out of stock
By William Madouk More pain as applicants who are processing passports are now stranded at the immigration office for weeks as passport booklets stock out. *John (not his real name) told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that he had spent three weeks waiting to receive his passport, but to[Read More…]