By Hou Akot Hou A youth leader in Northern Bahr El Gazal state (NBGs) has called on authorities to order a complete ban on tramadol and other toxic alcoholic spirits. Speaking to the media, George Atem Garang, the youth chairperson urged the authorities to restrict the sale of toxic drugs[Read More…]
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Police detain traders for dealing in toxic alcoholic spirits
By Hou Akot Hou The police in Gogrial West County of Warrap State have detained eight traders for selling already banned toxic alcohol. While the state’s crackdown on the sale of toxic drugs and alcohol continues, traders have been cautioned to stop selling such products. Speaking to this outlet, Peter[Read More…]
Manufacturers, producers cautioned against unauthorized use of SSNBS logo
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has yesterday cautioned the manufacturers and producers against the unauthorized use of its official logo and quality marks on product labels. In a statement released by the Bureau, Executive Director Hon. Gloria Nyoka Joseph underscored the Bureau had[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to Fund health sector
By Lodu William Odiya A member of Country Coordination Mechanism (CCM) has called on the government to put more efforts and fund the health sector in the country. Speaking during an engagement between media, CCM women and civil society organization, Ms. Veronica Lucy, CCM member representing the media constituency said[Read More…]
FORGIVENESS: Church leader’s plea
By Lodu William Odiya The faith-based leaders have called on the government to grant amnesty to those who took arms against the state. According to the statement released by the council yesterday, the faith-based leaders encouraged peace and unity in the nation. The statement was signed by headed by Most[Read More…]
Warrap residents call on partners, gov’t to restock health
By Hou Akot Hou Residents in Warrap State have called on the government and the partners to restock the health facilities with essential drugs. The concern came in after some of the health facilities in the area ran out of essential medicines, subjecting residents to suffering. According to some of[Read More…]
Unity State launches Pakur resettlement site as flood devastate areas
By Alan Clement Unity State Governor, Riek Bim has officially launched the Pakur resettlement site, one of the areas recently reclaimed from devastating floods that displaced thousands in the state. According to the governor’s office, the inauguration marked a major milestone in the state’s efforts to reclaim land submerged by[Read More…]
Gov’t in dialogue with Ethiopia over release of 27 youth
By Alan Clement The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has confirmed that it is actively coordinating the safe return of 27 South Sudanese youth currently detained in Muzan prison, Ethiopia. The Ministry’s Spokesperson, Amb. Apuk Ayuel Mayen, told journalists during the weekly media briefing on Thursday that the[Read More…]
SSPDF: Soldier kills own mother
By Hou Akot Hou A South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) soldier murdered his own mother upon returning from a barrack where he is posted in Unity State. According to the local authorities on the ground in Gogrial West County, a foot soldier whose identity was not revealed, returned late[Read More…]
African Leaders to the World: Swap Climate Aid for Strategic Investment
By Kei Emmanuel Duku At the second Africa Climate Summit, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed urged the world’s biggest polluters to prioritize climate project investments in Africa instead of providing short-term financial aid. Speaking to regional and global leaders, Ahmed called for a shift from climate aid to investment to[Read More…]
Education ministries to collaborate, promote space science education
By Chol D. Johnson The Minister of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) has pledged the Ministry’s commitment to the promotion of the space science objectives in the country. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, South Sudan’s Minister of Education, made the pledge at the launch of the Space Science Education Programmes for schools[Read More…]
UN urges dialogue as South Sudan embarks on 10-Year development plan
By Alan Clement The United Nations has called on South Sudan’s government and stakeholders to prioritize dialogue and inclusivity as the country launched its first long-term National Development Plan (NDP). Speaking at the launch of the 10-year NDP in Juba on Wednesday, Anita Kiki, the Deputy Special Representative of the[Read More…]
Lobong secures 16 UAE law scholarship slots for Eastern Equatoria students
By Alan Clement In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Louis Lobong Lojore, the Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, has secured scholarship for 16 students to pursue law studies in the United Arab Emirates. In a statement issued by the Governor’s press unit, the agreement was reached following a high-profile diplomatic engagement[Read More…]
8-year-old girl sustains bullet, parent seeks for help
By Chol D. Johnson The parent of an 8-year-old girl sustaining a bullet in Gumbo Sherikat is seeking for help from well-wishers, the government and NGOs to extends hands in order to operate the bullet for successful treatment. The young girl named Regina was shoot in Gumbo Sherikat at[Read More…]
Space journey begins as South Sudan secures two orbital slots for satellite
By Alan Clement The Director of Research and Planning at the National Communication Authority has confirmed that South Sudan has succeeded in securing two orbital slots for satellites. Eng. Chol Joseph Mayen made the remarks during the launch of the Space Science Education program at the University of Juba on[Read More…]
Concerns mount as women’s representation declines
By Alan Clement Lawmakers and peace monitors have sharply criticized the continued decline in women’s political representation, warning that the 35% quota preserved in the peace agreement is being violated across governance structures. During the 14th ordinary sitting of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, the chairperson of the[Read More…]
Suicide on the rise as 16 cases reported in Yei
By James Innocent Medical officials at Yei Civil Hospital have reported 16 cases of suicide in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, as the community marked World Suicide Prevention Day. Speaking during the commemoration of the event at Yei Freedom Square, Simon Sebit Musoga urged residents to resist the growing[Read More…]
Heavy floods displace thousands in Koch County, Unity State
By Alan Clement Heavy rainfall, which led to flooding, has submerged several villages in Koch County, displacing thousands of families and forcing vulnerable residents to higher ground, local authorities have confirmed. Speaking exclusively to No.1 Citizen Daily English Newspaper, Koch County Commissioner David Gatmai confirmed the worsening humanitarian situation in[Read More…]
Governor reshuffle officials in NBG
By Hou Akot Hou The governor of the Northern Bahr El Gazal State on Monday has relieved some members from the cabinet that include the secretary general, technical advisors in two ministries education and social well fare. In a gubernatorial decree read out on state government broadcaster, the governor of[Read More…]
“The dam is not just a project”
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit in a significant announcement has said South Sudan is looking forward to signing an agreement with Sisterly Ethiopia to have hydroelectric power from grand renaissance dam. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit, the President made the pronouncement on Tuesday[Read More…]