By Hou Akot Hou Adhuom and Pariau communities were shocked after boys herding cattle discovered a corpse of a man in Madhol Payam, Aweil East County or Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. A police investigator, Angelo Anguei Wieu confirmed that the community of Adhuom and Pariau tipped them about the[Read More…]
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Sick dog bites six in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A dog believed to be rabies-infected has reportedly bitten six people in the Apada area of Aweil town, Northen Bahar El Ghazel state, on Wednesday. Acting director general for the Ministry of Health, Peter Dut Thiep, said on Thursday that the dog-bite scenarios have become a[Read More…]
Heavy rainfall threatens South Sudan
By Khamis Cosmas Lokudu IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall of 10-5mm in much of South Sudan from July 25th to August 1st, 2023, except for western and Southeastern parts of the country. It warned that flooding is likely to occur in flood-prone areas[Read More…]
Lakes State launches livestock vaccination
A cattle vaccination drive targeting over 277,559 cattle in two counties of Rumbek Central and Rumbek North County has kicked off Lakes State. The vaccination campaign is being administered by the Lakes States Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries and Tourism with support from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization[Read More…]
Gov’t declares Martyrs Day holidays
By Rebecca Athiang Bol Minister of Labor and Public Service has announced Sunday and Monday as public holidays to celebrate the Martyrs‘ Day. The day recognizes and celebrates men and women who fought for the freedom of South Sudan. The day also honors the sacrifices of those who brought independence. According to the circular issued by the[Read More…]
Disarmament bill passed
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan cabinet has passed and directed the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ruben Madol Arol to present the amended civil disarmament bill 2023 to parliament for consideration. This disarmament bill was issued as a provisional order by South Sudan President, Salva Kiir in December[Read More…]
Money crime fighters need a boost-Minister
By Bida Elly David National Minister of Finance and fiscal planning, Dier Tong Ngor seeks to reinvigorate the financial intelligence unit to check on crimes within the institutions. In presentation of an assessment report on Friday, Ngor urged the cabinet to increase allocations for the ministry to boost the Financial[Read More…]
Women need empowerment–Minister
By Gladys Fred Kole National Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare highlighted that over 40 percent of women worldwide are unable to make important decisions, such as whether or not to have children. Minister Ayaa Benjamin Warille in event to mark World Population Day in Juba stressed the importance[Read More…]
Aweil state hospital receives generator to power mortuary
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil state hospital has received a big generator through the state’s Ministry of Health, offered by the state Governor Tong Aken Ngor. Acting Director General of the Ministry of Health, Peter Dut Thiep, confirmed receipt of the generator, saying it will boost hospital operations, particularly the[Read More…]
Lawmakers slam minister for demanding budgetary increment
By Bida Elly David National legislators on Wednesday lashed at the minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak, for demanding an increment in the budgetary allocation to his docket. The lawmakers said that instead of directing his complaint to the Parliament, the executive would have addressed the[Read More…]
Rights defenders call for security bill review
By Staff Writer Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch are urging South Sudan parliament to revise the pending National Security Service Amendment Bill to end abuse of rights. The organizations made their call in a joint letter to the National Assembly, detailing the bill’s problematic provisions as well as several positive aspects.[Read More…]
Agriculture Ministry, FAO ascertain drought conditions in NBGs
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGs) Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry concluded a 7-day assessment to ascertain the impact of climatic change on farming. Recently, the National Ministry of Agriculture dispatched a team who combined with the state counterparts and partners to ascertain the level of[Read More…]
Measles kills 10 in Longchuk County
By Yien Gattour Health authorities in Longchuk County have confirmed 19 deaths and 249 cases of measles following an outbreak in Upper Nile State. The Longchuk County Health Director General, Gatkuoth Nuer told the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Tuesday that the cases were reported in the second week[Read More…]
Minister Napwon blasts overspending reports
By Bida Elly David National minister of environment and forestry has rubbished a parliamentary committee for naming her ministry among 15 institutions that overspent 2022–2023 budgetary allocations. National Assembly specialized committee for Finance on Wednesday ranked the Ministry of Environment and Forestry as the fifth overspending entity with a 245%[Read More…]
Parliament exposes budget over-spenders
By Bida Elly David The Transitional National Parliament has unveiled dubious spending of fifteen ministries and public institutions above the budgetary allocations to their dockets. The Assembly’s specialized committee for finance and economic planning, uncovered the 2022–2023 fiscal year budget over spending, during a scrutiny. Chairperson of the special committee,[Read More…]
The United States Embassy Celebrates the 10-Year Anniversary of the American Corner at the University of Juba
Press release The American Corner at the University of Juba marks its 10-year anniversary this month. Since it opened on July 12, 2013, the American Corner has provided services and information to students and members of the public for more than a decade. Worldwide, American Corners are in more than[Read More…]
WHO healthcare workers fearlessly deliver medical aid to those in need in hard-to-reach areas
By WHO Staff Healthcare workers in South Sudan face immense challenges in providing healthcare services to people living in hard-to-reach areas. Gabriel Chuang, a WHO staff, and his colleagues embarked on a grueling 20-hour walk through challenging terrain to investigate a disease outbreak in the remote village of Dajo, located[Read More…]
Activist commends SPLM-IO’s stance on elections
By Gladys Fred Kole Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has commended the SPLM-IO’s stance that they are ready for free and fair elections in December 2024, but not “sham elections.” CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmund Yakani said in a statement that the SPLM-IO’s willingness to support free and fair polls[Read More…]
Truck kills businessman
By Hou Akot Hou On Sunday, a vehicle struck a businessman who was riding a motorbike on the Aweil-Wanyjok highway, instantly killing him. The deceased trader was hurrying to Wanyjok with his goods for a market day that is held every Sunday. The acting director for traffic police in Aweil,[Read More…]
Police apprehends Church Arson prime suspect
By Yang Ater Yang. Police has confirmed apprehending one suspect believed to be the master mind behind Saturday night burning of St. Emmanuel parish church in Rumbek Central County. The prime suspect, a 50-year-old man, has been identified as Maton. According to Lakes State police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac,[Read More…]