By Manas James Local authorities in Pigi County of Jonglei State have complained of a lack of qualified teachers and stationeries as primary schools reopen across the county for the first time since 2013. Majok Dau, the county education director, said teachers on government payroll have deserted the profession for[Read More…]
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Gov’t, World Bank vow action on climate change
By Bida Elly David South Sudan government and the World Bank have jointly agreed to fight tragedies to set citizens free from uncertainties of economic shocks, continuous flooding, and draught, among others. First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny and the minister of finance, Dier Tong, reached an understanding on[Read More…]
UK issues advisory against travel to South Sudan
By William Madouk United Kingdom government has again issued travel advice on South Sudan, warning its nationals of heightened inter-communal violence and criminality in parts of the country. In a travel advisory on Thursday, the UK government, via the Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), advised its nationals against all travel[Read More…]
Unresolved challenges derail peace in South Sudan
By Gladys Fred Kole Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) disclosed to the UN Security Council that pending challenges have slowed down the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. RJMEC interim chairperson, H.E. Amb Charles Tai Gituai, briefed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on South Sudan on June[Read More…]
SPLM-IO disputes IGAD’s positive statement over Angelina’s sacking
By Gladys Fred Kole Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has disputed reports that they have resolved the deadlock concerning the firing of Angelina Teny, the former defense minister. In early March this year, Kiir issued a Presidential Decree sacking the former defense minister. The President also swapped the[Read More…]
SPLM meets as defection mounts
By Hou Akot Hou Sudan People Liberation Movement [SPLM] party in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State convened an urgent party meeting on Tuesday to counter looming defection fears. The party cadres gathered at the SPLM’s secretariat in Aweil. According to witnesses, clad in red garments and t-shirts, the gathering was[Read More…]
NAS rebels turn to illicit gold trade
By William Madouk National Salvation Front (NAS), led by Gen. Thomas Cirilo, has reportedly turned its movement into a gold mine enterprise, South Sudan Defense Forces (SSPDF) said. Maj. Gen Lul Ruai Koang, the military spokesperson revealed that intelligence evidence obtained by the army indicated that the rebels are into[Read More…]
Army stuck on Mangalla conflict probe
By William Madouk South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) said Bari community declined to respond to a proposed joint investigation team over a conflicting version of Mangalla incident. On December 26, 2022, the SSPDF released a press statement noting that its officers had fought and driven out the National Salvation[Read More…]
Civil-military dialogue calls for speedy conclusion of Rome talks
BY William Madouk A civil-military dialogue in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State ends with calls for a speedy conclusion of the Rome peace talks between the government and holdout opposition groups. Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) organized the dialogue, in the wake of a soaring relationship, characterized by[Read More…]
Over 200 returnees arrive Aweil with families without relatives
By Ngor Deng A second batch of returnees from Malakal, Upper Nile state arrived in Aweil town, on Wednesday. At least 245 returnees in number were airlifted by four planes chartered by the government of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State but amidst the newcomers is a family which doesn’t know[Read More…]
Water shortage hits returnees in Unity State
By Yien Gattour At least 8000 returnees in Riokiah Rubkona County of Unity State are facing a severe lack of drinking water shortage after fleeing conflict in Sudan since the beginning of May. Mary Nyaweat, a resident of Riokiah Payam Rubkona County, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Monday that[Read More…]
Governor denies US accusations
By Gladys Fred Kole Western Equatoria Governor has denied committing crimes levied against him and called on the United State Department of the Treasury to provide evidence over the latest sanctions. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba also threatened to take watertight legal suit against the institution. United States on Tuesday sanctioned[Read More…]
Court Martial adjourns case of 54 slain soldiers
By William Madouk Military General Court Martial has adjourned the trial of 33 armed civilians accused of killing 54 SSPDF soldiers in Warrap State of South Sudan. The suspects, who comprise civilians, army deserters of SSPDF, police, and prison wardens, were supposed to make their maiden appearance in military court[Read More…]
Majority South Sudanese lack health services
By William Madouk National Minister of Health has disclosed that 66 percent of the South Sudanese population is without health coverage in the country. Minister Yolanda Awel Deng stated on Monday that the primary healthcare system’s coverage only covers approximately 44 percent of the country’s population. “Which is very sad,[Read More…]
Opposition party suspends senior members
By Malek Arol National Democratic Movement (NDM) party led by Dr. Lam Akol has suspended three of its high-ranking members for refusing to resign. The members suspended are Dr. Gatluak Nyang Hoth, Commissioner of Mayendit County of Unity State and Mr. Nyok Malual Mayiik, Commissioner of Pigi County of Jonglei[Read More…]
Peace, security key for credible elections- Returnees
By UNMISS Returnees in Wau and Raja, Western Bahr El Ghazal, say they believe that security arrangements must be in place if South Sudan is to hold timely and credible elections at the end of 2024. Participants at two separate consultations on the constitution-making and electoral processes, held jointly by[Read More…]
Aweil East commissioner begins work
By Hou Akot Hou A newly appointed commissioner of Aweil East County in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Mr. Karbino Thiep Tong has taken office, effective from Monday. On Monday, he was eventually given the keys to the county seat at Mabil, the capital of Aweil East County, in company of several members of the state cabinet. Kiir Yor Lual, who[Read More…]
Health ministry proposes $13 million budget
By: Ngor Deng Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of Health in South Sudan has proposed an estimate of USD 13 million as annual budget for the sector. According to the state minister, Dr. Riny Riny Lual, the budget caters for improvement service delivery in health sector across the state.[Read More…]
Health situation dire amidst drug shortage in Alali
By Manas James Local authorities of Alali Payam in Akobo County, Jonglei State have complained about a dire health situation as life-saving drugs are lacking, amidst rising cases of diarrheal and respiratory infections. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Peter Oballa Ojulu, the administrator of Alali Payam,[Read More…]
Refugees told to invest in their lives
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan 20th June joined the world in commemorating World Refugee Day, which is celebrated annually on the 20th of June. UN refugee agency UNHCR marked the day at the Gorom refugee settlement on the outskirts of Juba city, where about 5,000 Sudanese refugees, including Eritreans[Read More…]