By William Madouk The newly appointed minister of finance and economic planning, Bak Barnaba Chol, mooted a plan to de-dollarize the country’s economy, in a bid to boost the local currency and tame rising consumer inflation. According to Bak, South Sudanese have embarked on use of US dollars in their[Read More…]
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Increasing TB cases pose threat
By Manas James Cases of Tuberculosis (TB) are on the rise in Ayod County of Jonglei State since the beginning of the year. According to health authorities, at least 45 cases have been recorded but without treatment. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, the county health director, Maker Mathot[Read More…]
Eight perish in spate of attacks
By Manas James Armed bandits have killed eight civilians in two separate attacks in Duk County in Jonglei State, local officials said. The attacks occurred on Monday. Peter Latjor Chuol, Duk County Commissioner, said in the first incident which occurred in Panyang, a man was killed, and four children abducted[Read More…]
Former finance minister bids farewell
By William Madouk Former minister of finance and economic planning, Dier Tong Ngor bids farewell after Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol Bak formally took over. Speaking at the event to welcome Minister Bak, former minister Dier, who was sacked on August 3, 2023, pledged to always stand by the latter in[Read More…]
National Budget comes for 3rd reading
By Bida Elly David Revitalized Transitional National Transitional Legislative Assembly resumes sitting for third reading of 2023-2024 fiscal year national budget, today. The national budget was referred for further scrutiny following increment of remuneration for public employees by the parliament. According to the menu, the specialized committee for finance and[Read More…]
Ghanaian peacekeepers receive UN honors
By Gladys Fred Kole At least 268 United Nations Police officers from Ghana Serving For Peace in Bentiu have received the prestigious UN medal for demonstrating commitment and dedication in the performance of their mandated duties. Police commissioner for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Christine Fossen, officiated[Read More…]
Attackers abduct two children
By Manas James Two children were abducted when an armed group waylaid returnees in Pulturuk Payam of Nyirol County, Jonglei State on Sunday, authorities said. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, James Bol Makuey, the county commissioner, said the victims met their fate while en route to Pulturuk[Read More…]
Returnees register ahead of food distribution
By Yien Gattuor Mead Unity State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), have on Friday commenced registration of returnees from Sudan. RRC Chairperson, William Ruot Riak Teny said the registration of the returnees at is being conducted ahead of food distribution by World[Read More…]
Rumbek sets water tariffs
By Yang Ater Yang Communities of greater Rumbek have resolved to revive collection of water tariffs from residents to cover operation and maintenance expenses of facilities. The resolution was adopted during a one-day stakeholders’ workshop organized to devise water management mechanisms. The Centre for Emergency Development Support (CEDS) and Lakes[Read More…]
President Kiir holds diplomatic talks with Ethiopian Counterpart
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday held a one-day official bilateral talks with his Ethiopian counterpart, Dr. Abiy Ahmed. Kiir left Juba for Addis Ababa for a visit focused on strengthening the long-standing relations the two countries enjoy. According to the office of the President, the[Read More…]
South Sudan joins to end cluster bomb use
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan acceded to the Cluster Munitions Global Ban, becoming the 112th State Party to the International Treaty. In a statement seen by this outlet, Human Rights Watch said South Sudan had agreed to the International Convention on Cluster Munitions on August 3, 2023. Arms acting[Read More…]
Chaotic black-market bothers Finance minister
By William Madouk The incoming Minister of Finance has taken office with emphasis on economic recovery, particularly, on fixing the fluctuating foreign exchange rates in the country. Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol Bak highlighted his blueprint for economic transformation on Monday. “Let’s join hands; as a minister of finance, I cannot[Read More…]
Aweil North marks World Breastfeeding Day
By Hou Akot Hou Health Officials in Aweil North County of Northern Bahr El Gazal state on Wednesday celebrated the World Breast feeding Day. Medics in the area say stakeholders such as Concern International, and other NGOs including Ministry of health staff, marched to the county headquarter, Gokmachar, to commemorate[Read More…]
Vulnerable community members get assistance
By Ngor Deng Matem At least sixty-four vulnerable beneficiaries, comprising of widows, wounded heroes and orphans have received assistance from in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state (NBGs. The vulnerable people received cash assistance and some plastic sheets mobilized from a community-based organization (CBO), Care Club Foundation for Widows and Orphans.[Read More…]
Azande King jets to USA for 1st Anniversary
By staff writer The king of the Azande kingdom Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue left South Sudan to United States of America for the 1st Anniversary celebration which will take place this month. According to the kingdom’s press secretary, Jackson Gaaniko, the king was invited by members of Azande community living[Read More…]
At least 200 patients awaiting free eye surgery
By Yien Gattuor Mead At least two hundred (200) people with eye problems are eagerly waiting for free surgeries at Bentiu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Unity State. The free eye treatment camp is scheduled to kick off this week. A program, initiated by Christmas Blind Mission (CBM) organization,[Read More…]
Two women held over suspected murder
By Hou Akot Hou Police officers based in Wanjok, Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, are holding two women suspected of having a hand in the death of a ten-year-old boy. The deceased boy was reportedly left home by her parents but later found lifeless and dumped in[Read More…]
University of Juba introduces new courses
By William Madouk University of Juba has announced introducing new faculties, effective this academic year. The varsity will start courses in the school of Pharmacy, the school of Tourism and Hospitality in its education programme. Academic registrar at the University of Juba, Prof. Mairi J. Blackings said all potential candidates[Read More…]
The Nile Water ache; South Sudan meditating
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan government is facing fresh headaches over a contentious decade-long water ratio with neighbouring Ethiopia and Egypt. Both Egypt and Ethiopia are looking for an ally, a friend—preferably a Nile Basin country—that could object to the decision to fully fill the dam in the case[Read More…]
Over 200,000 in need of humanitarian aid
By Bida Elly David Over 200,000 refugees and returnees have arrived in South Sudan since the raging violence in Sudan started, according to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. Out of the entire number of returnees registered, Minister Albino Akol Atak said that 80,000 of them have been[Read More…]