By William Madouk President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed law enforcement officers to ‘urgently’ investigate, arrest and prosecute suspected perpetrators of Kajo-Keji massacre. President Kiir regretted the incident, citing that there is no permissible reason for ill-fated murder adding that the killing happened at a time when peace is needed[Read More…]
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Paul Malong suffers blow as own SSUF/A splits into two
By William Madouk The South Sudan United Front/Army (SSUF/A) led by Gen. Paul Malong Awan has suffered military and political blow as his own movement split into two factions, with a new breakaway SSUFA-Nairobi led by Gen. Dickson Gatluak. Breakaway South Sudan United Front/Army (SSUF/A), dubbed as “Nairobi Declaration” on[Read More…]
Cleric applauds three holy men for reinstating divided churches
By Bida Elly David A religious leader at the Presbyterian church of South Sudan said, his denomination was delighted to witness the presence of the three God’s men despite their historical denominational differences that broke them away administratively. Speaking to the media recently, Rev, James Makuei, the moderator said that[Read More…]
Kiir declares free and compulsory education
By Mary Poni President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday ordered the ministries of education to implement free primary and secondary education policies in the country. President Kiir in an address on the State-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) last Monday evening directed the Ministry of General Education and Instructions to[Read More…]
CES disappointed over Jonglei’s silence on Kajo-Keji Saga
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State transitional legislative assembly has expressed surprise by the ‘deadly silence’ from Jonglei politicians and community leaders over the recent violence that killed 27 people in Kajo-Keji County. The state parliament is bothered by the display of indifference shown over the incident of the[Read More…]
2.8 million Children lack access to education
By Bida Elly David The National Minister of General Education and Instructions said the government of South Sudan is working to ensure over 2.8 million children have access to education. Minister Awut Deng Achuil revealed this during the launch of scientific laboratories at Maridi Girls Secondary school in Maridi of[Read More…]
Governor Adil in Kajo-Keji to assess security status
By William Madouk The governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil and delegation have jetted to Kajo-Keji to assess security status following the violence that killed 27 people on Thursday last week. On Thursday, the commissioner of Kajo-Keji County Phanuel Dumo confirmed the sad incident that resulted into killing of[Read More…]
Akec suggests admission of few students over lack of facilities
By Bida Elly David The vice chancellor of the University of Juba has reiterated shortage of lecture halls and continuous depreciation of facilities in public Universities suggesting admission of students in either less number or increment of tuition fees as a remedy. In a statement seen on his Facebook page[Read More…]
Bishops demand eviction of herders & justice against killers
By Bida Elly David Sudan and South Sudan Bishops’ conference (SSSCBC) have condemned the homicide in Kajo-Keji County and the cross-border conflict in South Sudan border town of Nadapal bordering Kenya saying that the acts are inhuman and deserve apprehension of perpetrators to face justice. Speaking to the Media Yesterday,[Read More…]
Youth shouldn’t be deceived or forced to kill: Bishop Justin
By Bida Elly David The Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, has called on the young South Sudanese people to desist and reject exploitation by politicians to kill or rape women at their (politician’s) whims. He called on the youth to disagree against the act with love. He said this[Read More…]
Uganda reaffirms promised ties and peace deal support
By William Madouk The Vice President of Uganda, Jessica Alupo, jetted into South Sudan to discuss bilateral relations and convey reaffirmation of Uganda’s effort to push for the implementation of the 2018 revitalized peace agreement. VP Alupo who is on a working visit to South Sudan last Saturday made this[Read More…]
Bishop Ameyo solicits papal piety for South Sudan
By Bida Elly David The Metropolitan Bishop of the Catholic Church, Stephen Martin Ameyo Mulla, has pleaded Pope Francis to always intercede on behalf of South Sudan during his devotions. The Bishop called on the Pope to pray for South Sudan on the conversion from the constant killings, destruction of[Read More…]
Lokeno tells gov’t to settle Nadapal dispute amid fresh fight
By William Madouk Kapoeta East County authority has appealed to national government to activate border commission to address Nadapal border dispute with Kenya amid renewed clashes among armed Toposa and Turkana youth from neighboring Kenya. Kapoeta East County Commissioner, Abdallah Angelo Lokeno said the rowdy started eight days ago[Read More…]
Never turn a blind eye on injustice, Pope Fracis tells clerics
By William Madouk Pope Francis has tasked Catholic religious leaders never to be neutral but be courageous enough to stand and speak up against injustice and abuse of power by the authorities. During morning mass on the second day of his ecumenical peace pilgrimage at Saint Theresa last Saturday, Pope[Read More…]
Global Clerics plead for change in South Sudan
By Bida Elly David Pope Francis and his Counterparts have entreated the people and politicians of South Sudan to build good relationship as a way to end evil of corruption, disease of division, illegal business dealings, and the game of injustice. The three men of God made this call over[Read More…]
Pilgrims expectant of lasting peace in Pope’s visit
By Mary Poni Pilgrims who marched to Juba from various part of the Country especially from the States, trekking and covering miles of Kilometers to welcome His Holiness Pope Francis are hopeful of peace in the country. Pope Francis arrived in Juba, yesterday to continue with his peace pilgrimage where[Read More…]
Kiir pardons 71 inmates, 36 on death row
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir Mayardit has pardoned a total 71 inmates with 36 on death row while 35 were convicted of minor crimes. Kiir pardon was pronounced in a Presidential decree read over the State-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), Friday evening. This came as a gesture[Read More…]
Pope Francis in Juba for ecumenical peace pilgrimage
By Bida Elly David The head of the Universal church (Catholic) His Holiness Pope Francis and his accompanying delegation yesterday landed safely at the Juba International airport to fulfil the long awaited pilgrimage trip of peace to South Sudan. Approximately 50,000 South Sudanese from different States with different denominational background[Read More…]
Pope urges leaders to halt bloodsheds
By William Madouk The head of Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis has urged the parties to the agreement to stop bloodshed and leave behind the dark times of war and turn new leaf for peace and reconciliations. Addressing the government officials, Civil Society and Diplomatic Corps at the Presidential[Read More…]
Kitgum avails Sh157 million for 16 km road
By Martha John Savio – Kitgum Uganda Kitgum District works department has embarked on the rehabilitation and maintenance of 16 km road from Oriang Ujuma to Kitgum Matidi. The development of the stretch of the road was kicked off during a ground opening ceremony launched last Wednesday. While addressing the[Read More…]
