Charles K Mark South Sudan government and partners, on Thursday unveiled a new $129 million Productive Safety Net for Socio-economic Opportunities Project (SNSOP). The project is expected to benefit more than 96,000 vulnerable households in 15 selected counties across the country through cash transfers and income-generating livelihood opportunities. It will[Read More…]
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Women advocate for Political participation
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State female activists have renewed their commitment to fully take part in elections and other administrative positions in accordance with the peace accords. These commitments were expressed during a two-day workshop held in Aweil Town this week. The two-day workshop was organized[Read More…]
South Sudan deadliest country for aid workers-report
By Charles K Mark South Sudan is the world’s deadliest place for relief workers, according to a United Nations report. The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said it has recorded 40 attacks on aid workers so far this year, the highest number of attacks against aid workers. It[Read More…]
Vatican calls for South Sudan’s commitment to peace
By Yang Ater Yang Vatican Secretary of State his Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin is in South Sudan with a call to build peace in the country through dialogue, commitment and unity. The envoy of the Holy See remarked, Thursday, on arrival at Rumbek, for a visit on peace, reconciliation, commitment[Read More…]
President Kiir knifes SPLM lawmaker
Staff writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday revoked appointment of Transitional National Legislative Assembly member of parliament and appoints a replacement, immediately. In a presidential decree, Hon. Tereza Awein Mijak ceased to represent the ruling, Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly. The president[Read More…]
Army warns against disrespect
By Bida Elly David Communities in Eastern Equatoria state’s Pageri area have been advised against having strained relationships with the military stationed there to maintain order and security. In recent months, residents have complained of a series of insecurity incidents believed to have been caused by military officers stationed there.[Read More…]
Two arrested over assault
By Yien Gattour Local authorities in Wangkay Payam, Unity State, have arrested two armed youths suspected of attacking the Payam Administration. The suspects, who have a history of revenge killings, were arrested on Monday afternoon following gunfire exchanges with police officers. Mayom County Commissioner John Bol Mayak confirmed the arrest,[Read More…]
Boma Health Initiative starts in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Boma Health Initiative (BHI) campaign has begun in Northern Bahr El Gazal State’s Aweil South County. The initiative aims to treat illnesses including malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia in children between the ages of 3 and 59 months. The BHI program is supported by the Africa Relief[Read More…]
Clerics’ heart on rebuilding shattered Church
By Bida Elly David Following decades of violence that claimed thousands of lives and torn up Our Lady of Assumption Loa Parish, the clerics of Catholic Archdiocese of Torit have vowed to rebuild it. This pledge was made during the commemoration of Patron Saint feast of Our Lady of Assumption[Read More…]
UNDP, University of Juba partner to spur innovation
By Charles K Mark The University of Juba and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a $1. 2 million, first Innovation Pod (UNIPO). If well executed, the innovative space is expected to support the institution and its students in creating ideas that will raise their standings to those[Read More…]
Political Parties forum kicks off in Wau
By Charles K Mark A three-day political parties’ forum is underway in Western Bahr El Ghazal’s capital, Wau. United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) organized the engagement in collaboration with other stakeholders to the peace agreement. It seeks to devise ways to increase political tolerance, trust and avoid hate[Read More…]
Court sets suspected ECSS church arsonist free
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State public prosecution attorney (PPA) has set free a suspect accused of setting ablaze St. Emmanuel parish church in Akuac residential area in Rumbek Central County. Lakes state police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac confirms the release of the suspect. “The perpetrator who was involved[Read More…]
Employees on strike over salary cuts
By Hou Akot Hou More than one hundred employees at the Ministry of Agriculture in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have gone on a sit-down strike over salary cuts. The workers told the media on Tuesday that they were shocked to find that their salaries for the previous month had[Read More…]
Economic Conference set for next month
By William Madouk A national economic conference to address urgent issues facing the economy of South Sudan is expected on September 4th–8th, 2023, said the minister of Finance, Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol. The four-day economic conference will be held in Juba under the theme “Towards a Diversified, Inclusive, and Sustainable[Read More…]
US mounts pressure over pending peace tasks
By Gladys Fred Kole US ambassador to Juba has urged South Sudan government to expedite the unfinished tasks in the peace roadmap stated in the revitalized agreement. Ambassador, Michael J. Alder expressed the concerns in a meeting with the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Deng Dau Deng,[Read More…]
Activist calls for introduction of sign language
By Charles K Mark A member of the civic society is pleading with the government and educational authorities to make sign language a required course in schools. Mr. Edmond Yakani, executive director of the Community Empowerment Progress Organisation (CEPO), said it is the responsibility of the government to compel the[Read More…]
UN allocates $8 million for Sudan war survivors
By William Madouk The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released 8 million US dollars to cater for the needs of Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees fleeing the conflict in Sudan. According to OCHA, the funds to provide life-saving assistance was released from the[Read More…]
Over 100 patients get free eye treatment
By Yien Gattuor Mead At least one hundred and twenty-seven individuals have undergone free eye surgeries at Bentiu IDPs camp. The free eye camp that commenced on 4th August was organized by Christian Blind Mission with support from Unity State ministry of health department. Bentiu Hospital Director, Dr. Banen Non[Read More…]
Students’ leader hospitalized after gruesome accident
By Manas James The president of South Sudan National Students’ Union (SSNSU) Khamis Othow Omot, is receiving treatment at a hospital in the capital, Juba, for injuries sustained in a gruesome road accident on Sunday evening. Mr. Khamis met his fate while crossing a road after disembarking a vehicle at[Read More…]
High Court acquits activist
By Manas James A High Court in the Jonglei State capital, Bor, on Monday cleared a civil society activist of impersonation charges after a year of trial. Bol Deng Bol who heads the Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN) has been locked in a legal battle with his predecessor, David Garang[Read More…]