By Manas James South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) party has named Opiew Opiew Gilo as its chairperson in Akobo County. This appointment was made by Elijah Mocnom Wuor, the Jonglei State chairperson of SSNMC, a member party of the coalition group South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), on Friday.[Read More…]
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SPLM-IO state official raises concerns over elections
By Manas James A senior official from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) has expressed skepticism regarding the readiness to conduct free and fair elections at the end of the transitional period, next year. Michael Bol Gatdor, the Jonglei State SPLM-IO party secretary-general, highlights lack of political will to[Read More…]
Government announces scholarship opportunity
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Gazal state announces scholarships to students to study in Ethiopia. The state director for quality assurance, Gabriel Ater Ather notified that those who completed ordinary school certificate in 2022, qualify for the scholarship. According to the director, the state ministry of general education[Read More…]
South Sudan rating climb in Africa, global basketball
By William Madouk South Sudan men’s national basketball team has climbed up the FIBA Men’s World ranking index, moving from position 62 to 31, and top in the African continent. In the latest FIBA updated table, the Bright Stars have been ranked at position 31 after Japan, Iran, Lebanon, China,[Read More…]
Former Pochalla SSPDF commander dies in attack
By Manas James Former commander of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Pochalla County has been killed in an attack at his residence. According to police, Col. Okony Okwom Othow was killed on Sunday, when soldiers were search for a prisoner who escaped from detention. Pochalla County police inspector,[Read More…]
Rise, fall of Juba city Mayor
By William Madouk Removal of acting mayor, Emmanuel Richard Khamis has sparked debate among the residents of Juba City, as multitudes believe he made magical strides to change the face of the city in the shortest time of his tenure, others are feasting over his sudden downfall. No. 1 Citizen[Read More…]
Civil society opposes transfer of funds to states
By Charles K Mark A coalition of civil society has urged the national government not to transfer money to states that have not presented budgets for the fiscal year. In national budget validation workshop, last week, activists demanded that ministry of finance and planning should restrict remitting funds to state[Read More…]
Kiir holds strategy to end Sudan war
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has a strategy of restoring peace in neighboring Sudan which he intends to unveil a United Nations’ General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The President traveled, on Sunday, to New York, where he intends to unveil the layouts of bringing Sudan[Read More…]
Juba City Council partners on waste management
By Charles K. Mark Juba City Council has partnered with Central Equatoria Business Union (CEBU) to address cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation issues. The partnership aims to develop effective waste management mechanisms, conduct civic education and explore policy frameworks for waste regulation. Acting Mayor Emmanuel Khamis, before his removal from the[Read More…]
SPLM bigwig quits party
By William Madouk A senior member of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), in Warrap State, has resigned from the party to pursue political activism. Dr. Jong Anthony Deng, who held various government positions in Warrap State, said he left Salva Kiir’s party to explore new political opportunities. “I want to[Read More…]
Court adjourns Ayii’s case hearing, till next week
By William Madouk Caged businessman, Ayii Duang Ayii’s appearance at Malakia High Court has been postponed till next week. Ayii failed to appear in court on Thursday, leaving a crowd that had convened to witness the hearing, in dilemma but this outlet later learnt that hiccups between Juba Central[Read More…]
Death snatches Upper Nile University’s Vice Chancellor
By Charles K. Mark Upper Nile University’s Vice Chancellor Dr. Marial Awou Yol has passed away while in India. Dr. A. Adam Thabo, Chairperson of the Upper Nile University Academic Staff Association said in a statement that Dr. Marial Awou Yol died on the night of Thursday, September 14, 2023.[Read More…]
SPLM strategizes for big win in 2024 polls
By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party lays final strategies for landslide victory in the upcoming 2024 general elections. As about 15 months only remaining, SPLM party boasts of its readiness against other political parties’ reluctance and foul cry on the anticipated polls. On Wednesday, Salva Kiir’s party[Read More…]
Governor sacks Juba City Acting Mayor
By Kiden stela Central Equatoria state governor has sacked Juba city Acting Mayor, Emmanuel Khamis Richard, from office. Emmanuel Adil Anthony, on Friday, issued a gubernatorial decree for the revocation of the assignment of Emmanuel Khamis Richard as the commissioner of Lainya County as well as caretaker mayor of Juba[Read More…]
Torit education managers get training
By Ijoo Bosco Modi The National Ministry of General Education and Instruction has completed a three-day training program for over 100 head teachers and supervisors in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State. The training aimed to equip education managers with the skills to effectively monitor and evaluate the performance of their teachers[Read More…]
Kiir, Museveni discuss regional peace
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir and Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday held a one-day meeting over regional stability at State House in Entebbe. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and matters of regional dimension. “The principals expressed their commitment to restoring regional stability and[Read More…]
Governor fulfills SSP 10 million pledge
By Hou Akot Hou Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Tong Aken Ngor, has fulfilled his 10 million South Sudanese pound pledge to build Aweil East football pitch. He handed over the money on Tuesday, as he promised during the laying of the foundation stone at Mabil Playground in[Read More…]
Missing man found dead
By Hou Akot Hou A 53-year-old man who had gone missing for about four days at Malek-alel in Aweil South County in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) has been found dead. The deceased man was found in the bush on the outskirts of Malek-Alel town, which is the Aweil[Read More…]
Journalists’ welfare worries union
By Charles K Mark President Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has expressed concern over the welfare of journalists in the country. UJOSS president Patrick Oyet told No. 1 Citizen Daily English Newspaper that the current payment to national journalists is insufficient to improve their lives. He said the[Read More…]
Justice Ministry receives two bills
By Bida Elly David National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC) has submitted the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Relief and Rehabilitation Act, 2016 (Amendment Bills), 2023 to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. The two bills were submitted to expedite the implementation of the Revitalized agreement as the roadmap’s deadline approaches.[Read More…]