By Yien Gattour Police in Unity State on Saturday arrested a medical Doctor in Rubkona County in connection to the death of a Sudanese trader. The deceased was identified as Mohamed Wanga. Rubkona County Deputy Police Director. Brig. Gen. Franco Mayiel told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the doctor[Read More…]
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Teachers, learners share same latrine
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Pupils and teachers share a five-stance dilapidated latrine facility at Noor Islamic primary school. The school management committee members who visited the facility say that the cracked latrine structure puts the lives of both the teachers and pupils at a risk. Mr. Vundru Michael, a teacher[Read More…]
Over 40 schools operate under trees
By Yien Gattour At least 40 schools in Longchuk County, Upper Nile State, are operating under trees amidst a lack of access to scholastic materials and an unconducive environment. Several pupils told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that they are being taught under trees, with scarcity of textbooks and stationery.[Read More…]
WFP supplies burn in another boat fire
By Manas James World Food Programme (WFP) supplies to Malakal went aflame on Saturday at Bor in Jonglei state. Maj. Gen. Elia Costa Faustino, the state police commissioner, said the boat belonged to a local businessman was hired by World Food Programme to transport relief aid to Malakal. “The boat,[Read More…]
VP Igga ignites hope for Juba-Kajo-Keji road
Gladys Fred Kole Vice President for economic cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga has assured that the construction of Juba-Kajo-Keji highway will start soon. He said a budget has been put forth for the construction of a highway, connecting Juba to Kampala through Kajo-Keji -Jale Afoji borders with Uganda’s Moyo district.[Read More…]
Pope names Juba’s first Cardinal
By Bida Elly David Pope Francis on Sunday named Archbishop, His Grace, Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla as Cardinal of Juba. The pontiff, during “Angelus” at St Peter’s Square in Vatican announced the appointment of Archbishop Ameyu, the first Cardinal for Juba, alongside 20 other new cardinals. The shepherds of God[Read More…]
Washington urges Juba to address election obstacles
By Staff writer United States of America (USA) has called on South Sudan’s transitional government to address obstacles for the country to hold credible elections. Antony J. Blinken, the US secretary of state made the call in a statement to the people of South Sudan to mark the 12th Independence[Read More…]
Dr. John Garang University launches rice project
By Manas James Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology has launched a rice research and training center at the institution’s main campus in the Jonglei State capital, Bor. About 2500 m2 rice farm was opened in a groundbreaking ceremony last week. Korean peacekeepers with the United Nations[Read More…]
South Sudan Marks Independence Anniversary in Style
By staff writer Despite the absence of a central event, South Sudan marked its 12th Independence anniversary peacefully in a decentralized manner at states, counties and among social groups across the country. In Juba City, July 8th night witnessed social places filled with jubilant citizens who waited to usher in[Read More…]
Women want action against early and forced marriage
By William Madouk Women and girls in South Sudan appealed to President Salva Kiir to act on persistent early and forced marriages. In an open letter to the president, young women and girls of South Sudan lamented gross human rights violations against forced child marriage. “We, the young women and[Read More…]
Network launched to tackle tribalism
By William Madouk South Sudanese citizens have launched a National Network Against Tribalism (N’NAT) to combat segregation and nepotism in the country. Tribalism has remained a longstanding issue nationwide and as a main factor contributing to persistent skirmishes and instability among communities. The anti-ethno coalition will focus its main efforts[Read More…]
Hot weather expected
By Khamis Cosmas Lokudu El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific, setting the stage for a likely surge in global temperatures, disruptive weather, and climate patterns. “El Nino describes the warming of sea surface temperature,” World Meteorological Organization warned. The World Meteorological Organization forecasts that there is a[Read More…]
Measles kills Seven children in Unity State
By Yien Gattuor Unity State Ministry of Health has reported seven measles-related deaths in two counties of Rubkona and Mayendit. Rubkona County Health Authority confirmed death of six children, saying one other case occurred in Mayendit, on Friday. An increasing measles cases has been reported among returnees and refugees who[Read More…]
At least 43 women get vocational skills
By Yang Ater Yang At least 43 women in Mingkaman, Lakes State of South Sudan have graduated in tailoring and hairdressing skills. The graduands, comprising 21 hairdressers and 22 tailors, graduated after 5 months of vocational skills training. Church-based charity organization, Finn Church Aid (FCA) funded the training with support[Read More…]
Governor Cleto tips President Salva Kiir on agriculture plans
By William Madouk Western Bahr El-Ghazal governor, Sarah Cleto, briefed President Salva Kiir Mayardit on agriculture and prevailing situations in the state. Ms. Cleto is reported to have briefed the head of state on security and development efforts, including ongoing agricultural projects in the state meant to combat hunger and[Read More…]
Aweil runs out of Birth Certificates
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of Health has reported lack of birth certificate forms amid high demand from senior four and primary eight candidates. This comes amidst high demand for the forms by S.4 and P.8 candidates in preparation for their final exams. The state[Read More…]
South Sudan-Uganda trade normal despite standoff
By Bida Elly David South Sudan-Uganda cross-border disagreement over impounded trucks of toxic goods has not affected trading activities between the two countries despite a looming stalemate. An article published on one of Uganda’s newspapers alleged that truck drivers and importers had refused in protest to cross the Nimule town[Read More…]
President reshuffles lawmakers
By staff writer South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday revoked appointments of four lawmakers from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). One affected legislator was an appointee of the National Agenda while three others from the Other Political Parties (OPP). The exiting legislators include: John Deng Obai, representing[Read More…]
UN earmarks US$8 Million for returnees, refugees
By Bida Elly David Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, (OCHA) South Sudan has released US$8 million to provide life-saving assistance to thousands of people who fled Sudan conflict. Coordinator ad interim for South Sudan, Mr. Peter Van der Auweraert announced the fund in a statement seen by No.[Read More…]
R-JMEC tells parties to prioritize electoral institutions
By William Madouk Parties to revitalized peace deal are urged to speed up reconstitute and operationalize political parties Council (PPC) and national elections commission (NEC) ahead of the 2024 general polls. Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), Interim Chairperson, Charles Tai Gituai said that the benchmarks must be met[Read More…]