By William Madouk Western Bahr El-Ghazal governor, Sarah Cleto, briefed President Salva Kiir Mayardit on agriculture and prevailing situations in the state. Ms. Cleto is reported to have briefed the head of state on security and development efforts, including ongoing agricultural projects in the state meant to combat hunger and[Read More…]
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Aweil runs out of Birth Certificates
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of Health has reported lack of birth certificate forms amid high demand from senior four and primary eight candidates. This comes amidst high demand for the forms by S.4 and P.8 candidates in preparation for their final exams. The state[Read More…]
South Sudan-Uganda trade normal despite standoff
By Bida Elly David South Sudan-Uganda cross-border disagreement over impounded trucks of toxic goods has not affected trading activities between the two countries despite a looming stalemate. An article published on one of Uganda’s newspapers alleged that truck drivers and importers had refused in protest to cross the Nimule town[Read More…]
President reshuffles lawmakers
By staff writer South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday revoked appointments of four lawmakers from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). One affected legislator was an appointee of the National Agenda while three others from the Other Political Parties (OPP). The exiting legislators include: John Deng Obai, representing[Read More…]
UN earmarks US$8 Million for returnees, refugees
By Bida Elly David Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, (OCHA) South Sudan has released US$8 million to provide life-saving assistance to thousands of people who fled Sudan conflict. Coordinator ad interim for South Sudan, Mr. Peter Van der Auweraert announced the fund in a statement seen by No.[Read More…]
R-JMEC tells parties to prioritize electoral institutions
By William Madouk Parties to revitalized peace deal are urged to speed up reconstitute and operationalize political parties Council (PPC) and national elections commission (NEC) ahead of the 2024 general polls. Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), Interim Chairperson, Charles Tai Gituai said that the benchmarks must be met[Read More…]
Independence tournament kicks off in Ezo County
By Victor Mangu Western Equatoria State’s Ezo County commissioner, Abel Sudani has organized inter-Payam tournament to get people together and interact. The event that started on 29th June 2023 is expected to end on 9th July 2023 during South Sudan’s independence anniversary. According to Sudani, the tournament under the theme[Read More…]
Food poisoning kills 4 people
By Manas James Four people died of suspected food poisoning on Tuesday, while others hospitalized under serious conditions at in Pieri in Uror County of Jonglei State. The county health director, Rebecca Nyanuer Kai calls on the Health Ministry and aid agencies to investigate the matter, saying food samples had[Read More…]
Abyei women learn to prevent GBV
By Ngor Deng Matem Abyei Administrative Area Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency in partnership with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), trained women on community protection under Human Rights Laws. The state Minister of Local government, Abionweng Majiith Diing, said that women have the[Read More…]
SPLM rally leaves one dead
Ngor Deng Matem A car driven by a man in military uniform killed a 13-year-old teenage boy in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal, during Salva Kiir’s visit to the region. Eyewitnesses say the car crashed the boy at Daraja residential area near Wau Stadium. “The young boy was trying to[Read More…]
Storey building collapses, killing one on spot
By Malek Arol Four-storey building under construction in Juba’s Hai Thoura neighborhood collapsed Thursday; killing one person on spot while four other workers sustained injuries. According to Stephen Taban, an eyewitness who was close to the site, the building collapsed at around 9:00 Am, while the engineers were at work[Read More…]
Security arrangements not funded-NTC
By William Madouk National Transitional Committee (NTC) said lack of funding remains a serious challenge hindering the expeditious implementation of the security arrangement. Stephen Par Kuol, the NTC’s head of the secretariat, disclosed on Thursday, during the 30th plenary of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), in Juba.[Read More…]
Returnees appeal for assistance
By Hou Akot Hou Sixty-eight returnees recently brought to Wadwil, to join thousands of others and refugees camping under dire humanitarian conditions are appealing for aid. The returnees were transported to Aweil East as part of the integration process, but they could not locate their relatives. Ngor Dut Ngor, one[Read More…]
Conflicting communities sign peace
By William Madouk Luacjang and Pakam communities from Warrap and Lakes states have reached a ceasefire deal to stop continued revenge attacks and inter-communal violence. “Any disagreement we have should be resolved legally, in court, rather than violently,” Manyiel Lieny Wol, Pakam Paramount Chief, who is a signatory to[Read More…]
Over 100 patients get free eye surgery
By Yien Gattuor At least one hundred and five (105) individuals have undergone free eye surgeries at Ruweng Administrative Area Hospital. The free eye camp commenced on June 28th and concluded on June 29th. The Tuach Riek Gai Foundation organized the surgeries with support from the Greater Pioneer Operating Company[Read More…]
Canada appoints new Ambassador to Juba
By Gladys Fred Kole Canadian government on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, designated a new head of mission to its embassy in the Republic of South Sudan. In a statement, seen by this outlet, Canada’s foreign ministry said Minister, Mélanie Joly has appointed Aly-Khan Rajani as its new ambassador to South[Read More…]
Jonglei launches Back-to-Learning campaign
By Manas James Jonglei State government has launched a Back-to-Learning campaign in the state capital, Bor to encourage the enrollment of school-age children and dropouts. Addressing citizens who gathered to attend Tuesday’s launching ceremony, Gabriel Deng Ajak, the state education minister, emphasized the importance of education in the country’s development.[Read More…]
Court orders Radio Jonglei to pay former staff SSP 1.6M
By Gladys Fred Kole & Staff writer High Court has ordered Radio Jonglei, a community station in Bor town, to pay 1,660,400 SSP in compensation to five volunteer staff whose contracts were terminated last year. High Court judge, Justice John Yel Aleu, who presided over the case said, in a[Read More…]
SPLM loyalists end jubilation
By Hou Akot Hou Joyous moments come to an end. As Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Supporters who converged at Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal State, for a splendid rally, at last, retreat home. Northern Bahr El Gazal state Minister of Information, William Anyuon Kuol, said that SPLM supporters from[Read More…]
Gudele One residents under eminent eviction
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National police spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin alerts Gudele One residents to prepare vacating the area before law enforcement personnel implements court eviction order. “We got the court ruling in our favor because those are citizens, as we told them before. We have the[Read More…]