By William Madouk Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and UN International Organization for Immigration (IOM) agree to provide cash assistance to returnees who fled war in Sudan to enable them to make a living. The Finance docket struck a deal with the International Organization for Migration worth USD 5[Read More…]
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Political defector under detention
By Hou Akot Hou A political defector from the Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) is reportedly being detained by security operatives in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, Aweil, under unclear circumstances. Gabriel Bol Dut, who recently switched his allegiance from the ruling SPLM party to main opposition SPLM-IO, has apparently been[Read More…]
Germany pledges 200m Euros for humanitarian aid
By Gladys Fred Kole The government of Germany has pledged 200 million euros for humanitarian assistance to Sudan and the region until 2024. Out of these 100 million euros, is already committed, yet to be allocated, depending on access and the evolving security situation. The minister of state at the[Read More…]
Minister appoints new medical council
By Gladys Fred Kole Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, has appointed 18 members to the South Sudan General Medical Council. The appointments were disclosed in Ministerial Order No. SSGMC-2/2023 dated June 22, that No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper has seen. South Sudan General Medical Council (SSGMC) is[Read More…]
Cabinet passes Students’ Support Fund Bill
By Bida Elly David Council of Ministers, in a regular meeting Friday, chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, passed Student Support Fund Bill. Minister of Information Michael Makuei Lueth said in Friday media briefing that the fund is meant to support students whose families are incapable of raising financial resources.[Read More…]
Chaplain in tears over meager Army Salary
By William Madouk Maj-Gen Jambo Wani Kenyi, the Director for the Chaplains at the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has whimpered over the low salary payments given to soldiers in the country. Visibly shedding tears, Gen. Kenyi, lamented the low pay soldiers get, compared to their service, stating that[Read More…]
Angelina’s dismissal dispute takes a new twist
By Bida Elly David National minister of information, Michael Makuei insists that President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar resolved the deadlock over former Defense Minister, Angelina Teny. A communiqué of the 14th Ordinary Session, the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government lauded President Salva[Read More…]
Activist calls for robust scrutiny of Budget
By Bida Elly David A civil Society activist has called on the parliament to critically scrutinize and analyze the new national budget, prioritizing agriculture and health. Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director for the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said failure to scrutinize the budget may lead the Country to[Read More…]
Over 1,700 health workers graduate
By Yang Ater Yang At least 1,700 community health workers have graduated with first aid and home nursing skills in Rumbek, Lakes State. The graduates were trained for three months by the African Training Center (ATC) in collaboration with the state and national ministries of health. Trainings were conducted in[Read More…]
Measles kill two in Unity State
By Yien Gattour Health authorities in South Sudan’s Unity State have confirmed two deaths and nine cases of measles following an outbreak in Riokriak Payam Rubkona County in the first week of June. Unity State Health Director General Dr. Duol Biem told the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Thursday[Read More…]
Inadequate teachers affect Pigi County
By Manas James Local authorities in Pigi County of Jonglei State have complained of a lack of qualified teachers and stationeries as primary schools reopen across the county for the first time since 2013. Majok Dau, the county education director, said teachers on government payroll have deserted the profession for[Read More…]
Gov’t, World Bank vow action on climate change
By Bida Elly David South Sudan government and the World Bank have jointly agreed to fight tragedies to set citizens free from uncertainties of economic shocks, continuous flooding, and draught, among others. First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny and the minister of finance, Dier Tong, reached an understanding on[Read More…]
UK issues advisory against travel to South Sudan
By William Madouk United Kingdom government has again issued travel advice on South Sudan, warning its nationals of heightened inter-communal violence and criminality in parts of the country. In a travel advisory on Thursday, the UK government, via the Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), advised its nationals against all travel[Read More…]
Unresolved challenges derail peace in South Sudan
By Gladys Fred Kole Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) disclosed to the UN Security Council that pending challenges have slowed down the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. RJMEC interim chairperson, H.E. Amb Charles Tai Gituai, briefed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on South Sudan on June[Read More…]
SPLM-IO disputes IGAD’s positive statement over Angelina’s sacking
By Gladys Fred Kole Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has disputed reports that they have resolved the deadlock concerning the firing of Angelina Teny, the former defense minister. In early March this year, Kiir issued a Presidential Decree sacking the former defense minister. The President also swapped the[Read More…]
SPLM meets as defection mounts
By Hou Akot Hou Sudan People Liberation Movement [SPLM] party in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State convened an urgent party meeting on Tuesday to counter looming defection fears. The party cadres gathered at the SPLM’s secretariat in Aweil. According to witnesses, clad in red garments and t-shirts, the gathering was[Read More…]
NAS rebels turn to illicit gold trade
By William Madouk National Salvation Front (NAS), led by Gen. Thomas Cirilo, has reportedly turned its movement into a gold mine enterprise, South Sudan Defense Forces (SSPDF) said. Maj. Gen Lul Ruai Koang, the military spokesperson revealed that intelligence evidence obtained by the army indicated that the rebels are into[Read More…]
Army stuck on Mangalla conflict probe
By William Madouk South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) said Bari community declined to respond to a proposed joint investigation team over a conflicting version of Mangalla incident. On December 26, 2022, the SSPDF released a press statement noting that its officers had fought and driven out the National Salvation[Read More…]
Civil-military dialogue calls for speedy conclusion of Rome talks
BY William Madouk A civil-military dialogue in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State ends with calls for a speedy conclusion of the Rome peace talks between the government and holdout opposition groups. Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) organized the dialogue, in the wake of a soaring relationship, characterized by[Read More…]
Over 200 returnees arrive Aweil with families without relatives
By Ngor Deng A second batch of returnees from Malakal, Upper Nile state arrived in Aweil town, on Wednesday. At least 245 returnees in number were airlifted by four planes chartered by the government of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State but amidst the newcomers is a family which doesn’t know[Read More…]