By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei Lakes State Transitional Legislative Assembly had recently passed a customary law on early, forced child marriages that would now criminalize the act and also reduce high bride price to 30 cows. The Speaker of Lakes State assembly, Rt. Hon. Agum Jacob affirmed to No.1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]
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Minister Mijak challenges state gov’t over poor city sanitation
My Mary Poni The National Minister of Roads and Bridges, Simon Mijok Mijak has challenged the Central Equatoria State government and Juba City Council on poor maintenance of the city saying there’s no clean air to breath in everywhere especially in the capital Juba. He told journalists in Juba that[Read More…]
Employment is a nightmare for youth in Yei
By James Innocent The Youth chairperson in Yei River County Johnson Poru Hillary said unemployment has become a big blow to the young people looking into the current context, citing few employment sectors for the youth in the current job market. “Unemployment has become a big blow to the young[Read More…]
Girls celebrating the news for their cash transfer-Courtesy photo
By Bida Elly David Girls’ Education South Sudan (GESS) has started preparing for the cash transfer payment for the year 2022 in full gear as well as commenced the validation of eligible girls to receive the grants. The cash program was initiated by donors through the Ministry of General Education[Read More…]
Citizens warned against instigating war
By Bida Elly David The undersecretary of the Ministry of Peace Building has warned South Sudanese citizens against promoting violence and war through instigation urging them to avoid instigation by proclaiming the word of peace and unity. He spoke during the global week of peace commemorated yearly by all countries[Read More…]
President Kiir tells Gen. Olony to come home
By William Madouk Garang President Salva Kiir has reiterated his call to the commander of Agwelek forces, Gen Johnson Olony to return to capital Juba in a bid to work collectively in implementing the Khartoum peace deal. On Wednesday, advance team of the Agwelek, a faction under the command of[Read More…]
Finance Minister debunks stealing $15 million
By William Madouk Garang Minister of Finance and Planning, Dier Tong Ngor has debunked rumors that he was under investigation for remitting US dollars 15 million, a public money to his personal account in one of the national banks in the neighboring Country. This comes after a source claimed that[Read More…]
President Kiir to spearhead Abyei’s final destiny
By William Madouk Garang President Salva Kiir is expected to give direction on the position of South Sudan on the final status of the contested area of Abyei. This comes after President Kiir on Wednesday met with Deng Alor Kuol in his capacity as the chair of Abyei File to[Read More…]
NCA convinces lawmakers on mobile tariffs increment
By William Madouk Garang Members of parliament are now convinced with the explanation given by the National Communication Authority (NCA) regarding the recent adjustment of telecom Tariff exchange rates. This comes after the Deputy Minister of Information, Jacob Maiju and Director-General of NCA, Napoleon Adok briefed members of national[Read More…]
No comprehensive consultations on CTRH establishment
By Matia Samuel Timatio The Dialogue and Research Institute (DRI) said there’s not much consultation and very little has been done by the Technical Committee on the establishment of Commission on Truth, Reconciliation and Healing. Gordon Lam, the executive director for DRI was speaking during a one day dialogue workshop[Read More…]
Governor Futuyo, Finance Minister accused of corruption
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Minister of Parliamentary and Legal Affairs in Western Equatoria State, John Ada Wilson has accused the Governor of Western Equatoria Lt. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba and the State Minister of Finance for indulging in corruption. Ada said the State Minister of Finance has been cutting[Read More…]
Cabinet Minister slams UN over political discrimination and racism
By Bida Elly David The National Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro has accused international organizations including the United Nations (UN) for political discrimination and racism saying that the Country’s achievement of peace to end conflict has been influenced by them through sanctions and arms embargo. He was[Read More…]
Prof. Akec accuses state gov’t of leasing University land
By Bida Elly David The vice chancellor of the University of Juba Professor John Akec has accused Central Equatoria state government and the Ministry of Housing for permitting land grabbers to occupy the University land for investment. Speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, Prof. Akec said organized armed forces[Read More…]
Security issues to be completely resolved before 2023
By Mary Poni The First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny yesterday pledged that the rampant insecurity issues in the country that everyone is not comfortable with will come to an end very soon. He made the assurance during the commemoration of the International Day of Peace in Juba under[Read More…]
Lawmaker criticizes carrying guns to parliament
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei A member of parliament at Central Equatoria Transitional Legislative Assembly Easter Awate John yesterday echoed security concerns amid army Generals she said enters parliament with guns yet it is prohibited. She appealed to the chairperson of standing specialized committee at the State assembly to take the[Read More…]
Anti-Corruption boss arrested, SPLM-IO disturbed
By William Madouk Garang Security operatives have arrested and detained the chairperson of Anti-corruption Commission inNorthern Bahr el Ghazal State, Anei Rok on Tuesday; just a day after the Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state lifted his immunity over defamation claims. Mr. Anei Rok was appointed as the State[Read More…]
Individuals cannot decide on Abyei’s fate – Dr. Machar
By William Madouk Garang The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition under Dr. Riek Machar has rejected Francis Mading’s proposal of a joint administration between Ngok and Misseryia tribes; citing that individuals cannot decide on Abyei fate. The main opposition party, SPLM-IO said they believe Abyei’s destiny cannot be determined[Read More…]
Chief of Defense Forces warns soldiers against division
By Ijoo Bosco – Torit The Chief of Defense Forces Gen. Santino Deng Wol has directed the Military to stay away from politics and ethnic divisions. General Santino was speaking during the graduation ceremony of 1,540 soldiers, members of the Unified Forces in Eastern Equatoria State capital, Torit on Monday.[Read More…]
Ministry alerts citizens as Uganda confirms Ebola outbreak
By Bida Elly David The National Ministry of Health yesterday said South Sudan is at risk after one Ebola case was confirmed and detected in Uganda and called on citizens to be alert and to abstain from feasting on wild meat to combat the virus. This development came following a[Read More…]
Blame games rock armed factions over Atar occupation
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei Authorities in Jonglei state said Agwelek forces under the command of Gen. Johnson Olony have occupied the Atar area following series of clashes with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Atar area of Pigi County in Jonglei state, according to the State Information[Read More…]