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…]
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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…]
Man shoots a suitor
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Lakes State is investigating a case of shooting of man who allegedly impregnated a girl and later promised to marry her. The incident occurred at Alau-agaap cattle camp in Rumbek East County on Wednesday. The victim, Mr. Thon Marual Kau was reportedly shot and[Read More…]
South Sudan to Join Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
By Bida Elly David Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs has proposed that South Sudan signs up as a member of a Non-Alliance Movement (NAM0-a global body that seeks to maintain neutrality in other nations’ affairs. Minister Deng Dau Deng made the proposal after a non-aligned global summit in which leaders[Read More…]
Rowdy parent apologizes
By Hou Akot Hou A parent who confronted teachers at Maper East Primary in Aweil, Northern Bahar El Ghazel state, on July 19 has tendered an apology. Mawien Kon Gau is a father whose child was reportedly being disciplined by teachers, which caused convulsions and forced the man to storm[Read More…]
Gov’t approves money for federalism
By William Madouk South Sudan council of ministers has approved $657,106 US dollars equivalent to SSP 657,106,000 for a national federalism conference. The approval came up after the Federal Affairs Minister, Losuba Wongo, presented the plan to kick off with a nationwide conference. However, he highlighted the need for the[Read More…]
SPURN CORRUPTION, President tells new Finance minister
By William Madouk The newly appointed minister of Finance and Economic Planning faces hard task of dealing with a skyrocketing commodity prices and declining national economy. Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol Bak, whose appointment has come at a stormy moment of financial agony, is seen by citizens as a master brain[Read More…]