By Mary Poni The Archbishop of Central Equatoria State Internal Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) Dr. Paul PitiaYugusukhas refuted reports circulating on social media about Christians being poisoned one month ago at the Episcopal church of South Sudan in Gabat Parish, Juba. Dr. Yugusuk countered the[Read More…]
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Bishop Ameyu cautions Christians against tribalism
By Taban Henry The Metropolitan Archbishop of Juba and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Torit Dr. Stephen Ameyu has cautioned the faithful in Eastern Equatoria against tribalism and rather asked them to work as the people of God to serve the nation. This came as the Catholic Diocese of[Read More…]
Bishop calls for improved civil-military relations
By Hassan Arun Cosmas The Catholic bishop of Yei Diocese is calling for improvement of civil military relations in greater Yei region. The call came during his meeting with the team leader of UNMISS in Yei and the Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) on Monday in[Read More…]
Gov’t launches first ‘cybercrimes court’
By William Madouk Garang Anyone having grievances related to cybercrimes, misuse of computers and devices can now submit petition to cybercrimes specialized public persecution attorneys and the court. This new development came following the launching of Cybercrimes Specialized Court in Juba on Monday, that will be run by two public[Read More…]
Ministry punches Ministry over poor roads
By Bida Elly David The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has raised concerns over poor infrastructure hindering delivery of humanitarian items to affected areas and called on the Ministry of Roads and Bridges to speedily improve the roads. He made the statement during his recent visit to Magwi[Read More…]
Nimule in panic as Ebola death toll rises in Uganda
By Bida Elly David South Sudanese living at the South Sudan border town of Nimule annexing Uganda to South Sudan are living in fear as Ebola mortality rate hiked to 12 this week leaving others unconscious in the sick bed at Mubende district of Uganda. This development came following pronouncement[Read More…]
Governor Akeen tells parents to take children to school
By William Madouk Garang The governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGs), Tong Akeen Ngor has encouraged parents to take their children to schools to enable them have a brighter future. Governor Akeen made the statement on Saturday during his inspection visit to Yargot Upper Primary School in Aweil[Read More…]
Adil lures South Sudanese diaspora to rally for SPLM victory
By Taban Henry The Central Equatoria State governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has called on the South Sudanese in Diaspora to rally behind the SPLM party comes 2025 general elections. Adil who is part of a government high-level delegation to New York for UN General Assembly got an opportunity to meet[Read More…]
Government sharpens sword to demine explosive war remnants
By William Madouk Garang Protracted civil war left landmines and unexploded bombs still litter vast areas in the country, posing threats to lives and livelihoods of South Sudanese nationwide. This has forced the Cabinet to review the law governing the National Mine Action Authority on Friday, in a bid to[Read More…]
Mayor blasts Islamic Council on threats against traders
By Bida Elly David The authority of the city council has cautioned Islamic Council over ownership of public assets and urged them to distance themselves from collecting rent from any merchants in the market. The land row between the two councils has been a devastating threat to the affected market[Read More…]
Kiir heartens household farmers to part take in agriculture
By Taban Henry President Salva Kiir Maryardit is calling on the household farmers to engage in serious agricultural activities to improve livelihoods. The President made the appeal to the local farmers on Saturday during an inspection visit to his vast stretches of maize and rice plantation in Luri payam west[Read More…]
CEPO wants States investigated on PIT tax scandals
By Taban Henry The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) said there is no transparency in the collections and the use of the Personal Income Tax (PIT) in the States and Administrative Areas, saying it’s petitioning the Council of States to investigate the scandals. In a statement extended to No.1[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to complete pending tasks within extended period
By Mary Poni The chairperson of ceasefire monitoring body CTSAMVM has urged the Reconstituted Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) to quickly implement the remaining tasks of the transitional period within the extended period in order to give democratic elections a chance. The chairperson of the Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangement[Read More…]
Cabinet approves half a million dollars to curb Ebola
By William Madouk Garang The Council of Ministries has approved half a million dollars to step-up the surveillance within the Country’s borders, to prevent possible inflow of thee deadly Ebola Virus into the country. On Tuesday, Ebola outbreak was declared in Uganda after World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities[Read More…]
SPLM endorses 5 MPs to EALA
By Philip Buda Ladu The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party has elected and entrusted five members of parliament under its docket as nominees to be elected to represent South Sudan at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). The five SPLM MPs comprising of three women and two men were[Read More…]
UN chief urgently demands report on sex scandals
By William Madouk Garang The UN Secretary General, Antonio Gutterres has ordered for an urgent report detailing the actions taken by UN country team against aid workers who are finger pointed in sexual crimes in Upper Nile State. The comments by Gutterres come after a joint probe by The New[Read More…]
VP Abdelbagi pleads for lifting of sanctions
By William Madouk Garang The Vice-President for Service Cluster Hussein Abdelbagi Akol has pleaded with partners at the UN General Assembly to revise the imposed sanctions and arms embargo on South Sudan to enable complete and successful implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. Addressing the general debate of the UN[Read More…]
State gov’t disowns University land lease claims
By Bida Elly David The government of Central Equatoria State has denied accusations labeled against them by the University of Juba over the lease of land to private investors or individuals saying that they never encroached into any legal land ownership. This came following accusations made by the administration of[Read More…]
Activist blasts politicians instigating inter-communal violence
By Mary Poni The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakana blames South Sudanese politicians for fueling people in to communal violence. Edmund said South Sudan will never be in peace if the people of this nation don’t own it in their hearts. He stressed that[Read More…]
Kiir urges IDPs to resettle back to their areas
By Bida Elly David The President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) sheltering at the Protection of Civilians (PoCs) sites within UNMISS compound to relocate back to their areas of settlement and embark on rebuilding their lives. This appeal came following a meeting between the[Read More…]