By Bida Elly David National Minister of Labor, James Hot Mai says his docket sides with neither national nor foreign employees in disputes on payment and working conditions. He stated that the law always decides the outcome of such cases, not the ministry. Mai made these comments in response to[Read More…]
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Ministry dismisses five teachers over misconduct
By Ngor Deng Matem Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) Ministry of General Education and Instructions has dismissed five foreign teachers from teaching for violating the teachers’ code of conduct. The five were accused of indulging in love affairs with students and raping some. But it remains unclear if the[Read More…]
UNHCR urges Sudanese generals to stop fighting
By William Madouk The UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi has called on the Sudanese warring parties to stop the raging conflict and seek dialogue to alleviate pressure on innocent civilians. Mr. Grandi stated his call was a humanitarian one to ease daily pressure on civilians in Sudan. “Remember those who[Read More…]
MPs demand livestock sector reforms
By Bida Elly David Lawmakers at the National Legislative Assembly are urging livestock sector reforms in the country, citing sufficient livestock but limited economic benefits. This concern came following a fact-finding committee’s report on livestock and fisheries in Western Bah-El-Ghazal and Warrap States. This concern came following a report presented[Read More…]
Minister assesses Malakal health situation
By William Madouk National minister of health, Yolanda Awel Deng last week visited Malakal town in Upper Nile State to measure the general health situation of returnees and internally displaced persons. The visit aimed at assessing the health status in Malakal town and further give moral support to health staff[Read More…]
Five dead, two wounded in cattle raid
By Yang Ater Yang At least five people have been killed and 2 others injured in a cattle raid and revenge attack between Panyijar County of Unity State and Yirol East County, Lakes State. The incident occurred in Adior Payam, Yirol East County, on Sunday. Executive director of Yirol East[Read More…]
Over 18,000 returnees in dire need
By Charles K Mark South Sudanese returnees from neighboring countries, especially Ethiopia and Sudan, are in dire humanitarian situation. Returnees in Akobo County in Jonglei state lack food and shelter since their arrival. The re-displaced South Sudanese wonder how homecoming can again turn into another disaster. UN Mission field office[Read More…]
UN upholds South Sudan’s hospitality to refugees
By Ngor Deng Matem UN High Commissioner for Refugee hails the government of South Sudan for opening its borders to welcome Sudanese refugees and third-country nationals fleeing the Sudan War. UNHCR boss, Filippo Grandi, who is in the country for a three-day tour had visited refugees of the four-month-long war[Read More…]
Historic win for Bright Stars
By William Madouk South Sudan shoots rocket high to attain first-ever historic win in the ongoing Basketball World Cup with 89–69 points against China in Manila, Philippines. This comes after the Bright Stars suffered a calamitous defeat in their opening match of the tournament against Puerto Rico with a 101-96[Read More…]
At least 200 households get fruit trees seedlings
By Yang Ater Yang. At least two hundred (200) households have benefited from 1,000-fruit tree seedling distribution in Rumbek East County, Lakes State. Peace Canal, in collaboration with Rumbek East County local government, distributed the seedlings comprising mango, guava, and lemon fruit trees. The distribution targeted 200 households in three[Read More…]
Governor Cleto urges Women to lead dialogues
By Charles K Mark Western Bahr El Gazel State governor, Hon. Sarah Cleto Hassan urged women to lead community dialogues in order to realize genuine peace in South Sudan. The governor was speaking during closure of a six-day training of trainers (ToT) workshop, in Wau. She said despite the fact[Read More…]
Youth Union suspends Chairperson
By Ngor Deng Matem Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Youth Union Chairperson has been slapped with a three-month suspension from running the state youth affairs. This suspension was passed by the NBGs Youth Union Council against their chairperson, Tito Awen Bol. According to letter signed by the speaker of the[Read More…]
Northern Bahr El Ghazel State receives SSP 221 million School capitation grants
By Ngor Deng Matem Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) has received about SSP 221 million as 2023 school capitation grants. Director General of state ministry of general Education and Instructions, Santino Bol Akot disclosed while presenting NBGs education report, recently. He said at least 674 schools across the state,[Read More…]
Police detains Construction Company driver over murder
By Yang Ater Yang A driver working for a major national road construction company, African Resource Corporation (ARC), has been arrested for murder in Lakes State. The driver allegedly intentionally crushed and killed the project manager, identified as Besbele Tesfaya, along with assistant manager, Daniel Amana. The incident reportedly occurred[Read More…]
Attack on spiritual leader’s home claims three lives
By Yien Gattuor At least three people have been killed when suspected armed youth launched two attacks in Mayom County, Unity State last week. The attacks were reportedly staged at the home of spiritual leader Gatdeng, at Khani, an area in Mayom County last week, according to a local official.[Read More…]
SPLM party receives 35 opposition defectors
By William Madouk A group of 35 members of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) have defected to the ruling SPLM party. Under Colonel Padhor Marier Khor in Rubkona County, the group announced its defection to the ruling SPLM yesterday at Unity State capital, Bentiu. Unity state governor, Joseph[Read More…]
Church names army in manhandling clerics, Christians
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria Internal Provence Anglican Communion (CEIPAC) holds South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) responsible for attacking, torturing, and looting Christians in Yei River County. In a statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the church Bishops stated that SSPDF soldiers on the 24th and[Read More…]
South Sudan eyes BRICS to leverage ailing economy
By Bida Elly David South Sudan has expressed readiness to join BRICS union in a quest to strengthen its position towards economic growth and political stability. BRICS, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is a union established in 2001 with the aim of boosting economic and[Read More…]
Warrap state disputes media survey
By William Madouk Warrap state has rubbished a survey by Eye Radio online that places the state governor, Manhiem Bol Malek, as least-performing among others, in the transitional unity government. The Governor’s press secretary, James Ayiek, terms the survey as “bias, politically motivated and not based on factual activity.” Eye[Read More…]
Food Shortage hits WedWiel Refugees camp
By Ngor Deng Matem Refugees who fled the war in Sudan and are sheltering at WedWiel resettlement camp in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state again facing the brunt of hunger due to food shortage. They said this food shortage that has hit the camp poses their lives to risks.[Read More…]