By Gladys Kole The national ministry of Gender, Child and Social welfare together with other humanitarian partners has launched the 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence in the country for this year 2022. Government, UN agencies, Civil Society Organizations (CSO) call for ending of all forms of violence[Read More…]
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If you grab land, the law will grab you-Official
By Bida Elly David The national ministry land, housing and public utilizes has warned citizens including armed forces against forceful grabbing of land across the country saying that anyone who shall attempt to act would not escape the law but face brutal justice. This caution came amid the on-going syllogism[Read More…]
Governors Chagor, Adil parallel over cattle herders’ threats
By Taban Tom Henry The Jonglei State governor Denay Jok Chagor has denied that cattle herders from Jonglei are causing insecurity along Juba-Nimule Highway. Chagor stated that there has been looting, killing and stopping of vehicles along the roads terming them as criminals but not cattle herders from Jonglei. “I[Read More…]
USAID, UNFPA to establish GBV shelter in Juba
By Gladys Kole The United State Agency for International Development (USAID) has supported the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) with a grant of 300,000 USD to establish a safe house in Juba, for the Sexual Gender Based Violence survivors. The one-year initiative is aimed at promoting positive masculinity across Central[Read More…]
UNMISS kickstarts renovation of Jonglei, Pibor road
By Taban Tom Henry The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have started renovation of a 300 km route linking Jonglei and Greater Pibor Administrative areas. In statement released to the media, UNMISS stated that engineers from South Korea serving with the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan have[Read More…]
Waste management is a huge task –Mayor says
By Adia Jildo The mayor of Juba city Michael Lado Allah-Jabu has conceded that waste collection and management in the city has become a burden due to the misconception regarding how to dump. Mayor Allah-Jabu made the statement during the launch of the solid waste management project plan, yesterday. He[Read More…]
State hospitals in jeopardy as donors withdraw, MoH is weak
By Bida Elly David A civil society activist has reiterated that State hospitals across the Country are facing total jeopardy of medical support following withdrawal of donor assistance to most of the medical facilities urging Ministry of health to immediately intervene to their rescue. Majority of patients in most State[Read More…]
City Council, EA Go-Green clash over waste management
By Bida Elly David A deadly saga has again transpired as Juba City Council and East Africa Go-Green waste management company poured blames and accusations against each other over the rise and fall of waste management in the city. Some Months ago, the authority of the City Council and Go-Green[Read More…]
Manytuil handed Mayom execution report to UN -Spokesman
By Gladys Kole The press Secretary in the office of the Governor of Unity, Peter Bakuony has confirmed that Dr. Joseph Manytuil has received and retorted to the United Nations panel of experts on South Sudan letter asking him to present his account on Mayom extrajudicial execution. Speaking to No.1[Read More…]
Uncertainty surrounds $20 million worth of Sorghum shipment
By Adia Jildo Uncertainty now surrounds the 20 million US dollars’ worth of Sorghum grains procured for flood affected population as the former minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Peter Mayen Majongdit said the grains he purchased from Sudan has not arrived prior to his removal and his no[Read More…]
Lack of genuine partnership derail peace process
By Taban Tom Henry President Salva Kiir has appealed to development partners to work closely with the government in transitioning the country from a situation of conflict to peace, reconciliation, and healing. He made the appeal in his remarks during the opening session of the 6th Governors’ Forum on Tuesday.[Read More…]
“I want to be a queen” Kiden gears 4 awards despite a loss for miss deaf international
By Adia Jildo South Sudanese model and winner miss deaf Africa have scooped another recognition for her best performance in Tanzania for Miss deaf international. Josephine Kiden Simon had earlier this month made it to Tanzania where she performed alongside other persons and was given a leadership role to mentor[Read More…]
Rumbek Municipality launches general cleaning campaign
By Yang Ater Yang Rumbek Municipal council launches general cleaning campaign in Rumbek town under the theme keep Rumbek town clean. Addressing the media during the event, the Mayor of Rumbek Municipality Peter Maliap Chieny Malok said the cleaning campaign will take place in the market and the rest of[Read More…]
Gov’t, IMF strike $112.7 M deal to combat food insecurity
By Bida Elly David The international Monetary fund (IMF) and the government of South Sudan have reached a deal to inject emergency financing of $112.7 Million to address food insecurity, support social spending and boost international reserves. This development arose recently during a meeting between the government of South Sudan[Read More…]
Children to receive Vitamin A supplement in Yei
By James Innocent Thousands of children in Yei River County are set to receive vitamin A supplement. This came in a campaign that brought together different health care workers from different departments within Yei River County which includes community health care volunteers, medical doctors from the county health department and[Read More…]
Ratifying roadmap dispels unknown watershed
By William Madouk Garang The governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony said ratification of roadmap dispelled the fears that the country will slide into crisis if transitional period elapses without extension. Speaking during the 6th Governors’ Forum, Adil stated that consensus built by parties to agreement on[Read More…]
Dr. Machar poised to resolve subnational violence
By Taban Tom Henry The First Vice President and the Chair of the Governance Cluster Dr. Riek Machar Teny has assured the country of their confidence in handling matters of subnational violence. This came during the six governor’s forum that kickstarted in Juba on Tuesday 22nd of November 2022. Addressing[Read More…]
Congregants irritated by Kiir’s absence in Torit Centenary
By Bida Elly David The Congregants of the Catholic diocese of Torit were so dismayed with the absence of President Salva Kiir in the Centenary celebration saying that his absence was a clear indication that his love for his people was limited. The faithful expressed their dismay during the one[Read More…]
Remove illegal checkpoints,Badi tellsgovernors
By William Madouk Garang Archbishop and primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, Rev Dr Justin Badi Arama has appealed to all governors and chief administrators to remove illegal roadblocks hampering service delivery. Bishop Badi stated that citizens are complaining of unnecessary roadblocks hindering service delivery and free movement[Read More…]
Governors’ Forum kicks off with focus on ‘roadmap’
By William Madouk Garang The sixth Governors’ Forum yesterday started with focus on ‘roadmap’ to fast-track the implementation of the pending peace provisions. The week-long forum is being officiated by President Salva Kiir and attended by the five vice presidents, national and states ministers, all the governors from ten states[Read More…]