By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugees have been asked to take care of their children as (they) refugee children living in Maaji settlement of Ukusijoni Sub County in Adjumani district, have started exploring bushes in search of edible wild fruits as hunger continues to bite their households due to[Read More…]
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South Sudan, Uganda strike deal on free movement of goods
By Bida Elly David The government of South Sudan and Uganda have reached into consensus declaring free movement of goods and services without charges noting that the sisterly countries remain committed in furthering bilateral ties. This development came following a meeting between the ministers of foreign affairs of the two[Read More…]
Governor Adil directs Mayor to crack down city gangs
By Emelda Siama John Lopula The Central Equatoria state Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has directed the Mayor of Juba City Council, Michael Lado Allah-Jabu to redouble his effort on garbage management for city beautification and to crack down gangs in the city. Speaking to the authorities of Juba City Council[Read More…]
Troika tells government to punish perpetrators of violence
By Bida Elly David The Troika countries have warned South Sudan of crimes committed against humanity calling the leadership to quickly introduce punitive measures against the perpetrators especially individuals who continually incite violence in the Country. In a statement seen by No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, the Troika countries which[Read More…]
Activist urges colleagues to imitate culture of unity
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri The Executive Director for South Sudan Network for Democracy and Elections (SSuNDE) Mr. Galdino Ochama Ojok has on Wednesday called on his fellow activists to unite and work together for the betterment of the country. Speaking in a half-day dialogue session on enhanced civic engagement[Read More…]
Adhoc Committee reinforces return of Mundari Cattle in Lainya
By Emelda Siama John Lopula The Adhoc Committee has reinforced the return of the Mundari Cattle harders in Lainya County in a briefing to Governor Adil on their Comprehensive finding on ground yesterday. The dispatched Adhoc Committee instituted by Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony to reinforce immediate return of the Mundari[Read More…]
SPLA-IO Kitgwang claims more troops from Machar’s squad
By Bida Elly David SPLA-IO Kitgwang faction under Zonal Commander Lt. Gen. Koang Ruot from Gen. Simon Gatwech camp has on Wednesday claimed to have received over one hundred defectors from the SPLA-IO under the command of Dr. Riek Machar Teny. In a statement seen by No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper[Read More…]
Police advise journalists, citizens to always carry IDs
By Gladys Kole The deputy spokesperson of the national police service Brig. Gen. James Dak Karlo is appealing to people to always carry along with them their identification documents while stepping out of their houses saying it’s advisable because anytime one can be confronted by the law and be asked[Read More…]
Security committee directed to expedite deployment of unified forces
By Bida Elly David The Presidency has given final directives to the National Transitional Committee (NTC) and the Joint Defense Board (JDB) to immediately start expediting completion of phase one of chapter two security arrangements and organization of the second echelon of the command structures to enable deployment of phase[Read More…]
IDPs in Kajo -Keji return home, RRC calls for farming tools
By Staff Writer Recovering from the herder’s attack that displaced thousands in Kajo-Keji, Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) and IDPs are now seeking for assistance with farming tools in order to till fertile land and cope up with life back home. IDPs once displaced in Bori, Kansuk, Kimu, Kajo-Keji secondary[Read More…]
Lack of allowances derail security arrangement implementation
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri Peace monitoring body, the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) are anxious about the claims that lack of funds is the stumbling block to the effective functioning of ceasefire monitor. Speaking at the monthly R-JMEC 28th meeting held in Juba yesterday, RJMEC interim chair[Read More…]
IGAD to mediate Kiir-Machar’s standoff
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri The regional bloc, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has expressed its interest to engage President Salva Kiir and his Deputy Dr. Riek Machar over the political standoff resulting from the removal of former defense minister, Angelina Teny and swapping of the ministry of defense with[Read More…]
Renewed tensions as Kiir appoints new defense minister
By Bida Elly David A renewed political tension and disagreement has reignited between the two principals, President Salva Kiir and his longtime deputy and rival, Dr. Riek Machar as the SPLM-IO rejected President Kiir’s unilateral decree appointing a new Minister of Defense in replacement of Angelina Teny following the previous[Read More…]
EES: Governor suspends health minister, another official
By Emelda Siama John Lopula The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore on Tuesday suspended the state minister of Health and the Director General in the ministry. Governor Lobong press secretary, Mr. Aliandro Lotok confirmed the suspension of the two officials from the state health ministry to No.[Read More…]
Governor Manytuil, EU delegation explore humanitarian aid avenues
By Emelda Siama John Lopula The Governor of Unity State Dr. Joseph Manytuil and European Union visiting delegation in South Sudan have explored humanitarians’ aids avenues to the floods affected population and IDPs in Unity State. The European Union Delegation to South Sudan headed by Gabriel Leonte, complemented by IOM[Read More…]
South Sudan suffers political bias as elections are underway
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri As elections are speculated to take place in December 2024, The Executive Director for South Sudan Network for Democracy and Elections (SSuNDE) Mr. Galdino Ochama Ojok cited the lack of political will that is still doubted in the country blocking parties in manifesting their agenda.[Read More…]
Dinka Malual and Misseriya Peace conference kicks off in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou The annual peace conference between Dinka Malual, of South Sudan and the Misseriya tribesmen of the neighboring Sudan has kicked off in Aweil town of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state on Tuesday. The coordinator for peace in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state William Kolong Pioth told[Read More…]
Media Authority sets deadline for accreditation of local journalists
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri The media regulatory body in South Sudan “Media Authority” has set a deadline for the accreditation of national journalists ending 30th June 2023. According to the regulatory body, all journalists and other qualified media practitioners in South Sudan should be accredited to attest recognition of[Read More…]
Abdelbagi announces installation of 50 water yards in Bahr el Ghazal region
By Hou Akot Hou The Vice president and chair of the service delivery cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol has announced government plans to provide 50 water points to the Bahr el Ghazal region saying they are working around the clock to improve services delivery more especially provision of clean water. Speaking[Read More…]
ARC CEO, staff survive terrible road accident in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou At least seven staff of the African Resources Corporation, or ARC national road Construction Company survived a terrible motor accident on Monday night at Panjap road while heading from Aweil South County to Aweil Town. The Aweil hospital Medical Director, Wol Wol Aken who confirmed the[Read More…]
