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…]
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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…]
Independence tournament kicks off in Ezo County
By Victor Mangu Western Equatoria State’s Ezo County commissioner, Abel Sudani has organized inter-Payam tournament to get people together and interact. The event that started on 29th June 2023 is expected to end on 9th July 2023 during South Sudan’s independence anniversary. According to Sudani, the tournament under the theme[Read More…]
Food poisoning kills 4 people
By Manas James Four people died of suspected food poisoning on Tuesday, while others hospitalized under serious conditions at in Pieri in Uror County of Jonglei State. The county health director, Rebecca Nyanuer Kai calls on the Health Ministry and aid agencies to investigate the matter, saying food samples had[Read More…]
Abyei women learn to prevent GBV
By Ngor Deng Matem Abyei Administrative Area Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency in partnership with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), trained women on community protection under Human Rights Laws. The state Minister of Local government, Abionweng Majiith Diing, said that women have the[Read More…]
SPLM rally leaves one dead
Ngor Deng Matem A car driven by a man in military uniform killed a 13-year-old teenage boy in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal, during Salva Kiir’s visit to the region. Eyewitnesses say the car crashed the boy at Daraja residential area near Wau Stadium. “The young boy was trying to[Read More…]
Storey building collapses, killing one on spot
By Malek Arol Four-storey building under construction in Juba’s Hai Thoura neighborhood collapsed Thursday; killing one person on spot while four other workers sustained injuries. According to Stephen Taban, an eyewitness who was close to the site, the building collapsed at around 9:00 Am, while the engineers were at work[Read More…]
Security arrangements not funded-NTC
By William Madouk National Transitional Committee (NTC) said lack of funding remains a serious challenge hindering the expeditious implementation of the security arrangement. Stephen Par Kuol, the NTC’s head of the secretariat, disclosed on Thursday, during the 30th plenary of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), in Juba.[Read More…]