By Bida Elly David University of Juba V.C. has called on the government to rise towards supporting the embattled Kampala University Students who were earlier exempted from graduation following illegal operation of the institution in Juba. Recently, over three hundred students who were supposed to graduate from various faculties from[Read More…]
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SPLM/A-IO dragged into investigating American journalist killing
By Taban Tom Henry The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army- In Opposition SPLM/A-IO has been dragged into the relentless battle for accountability into the death of American journalist Christopher Allen killed while covering clashes in Yei river area in 2017. The SPLM-IO as a peace partner has been asked to take[Read More…]
US condemns Makuei’s remarks over Allen’s death
By Taban Tom Henry The United States Embassy in Juba has termed as “Irresponsible” the remarks made by Information Minister, Michael Makuei Lueth over the killing of the American Journalist Christopher Allen calling for clarification from the minister. Christopher Allan an American journalist was shoot and killed in 2017 at[Read More…]
Kuel Aguer court proceeding takes a dark twist
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The court hearing of former Governor of Northern Bahr el Gazal State, Kuel Aguer Kuel has taken a dark twist as the jury ruled for a close door session shutting out the public and the family of the accused. This new twist of events came yesterday[Read More…]
Uganda demands South Sudan Shs 151 billion traders’ debt
By Bida Elly David The parliament of Uganda has written to the Government of South Sudan seeking compensation of funds owed to Ugandan traders and companies by South Sudan government for the supply of goods and services. In 2018, Parliament endorsed government’s request to clear Shs 151 billion owed to[Read More…]
Girl child education needs to be prioritized -Angelina
By Adia Jildo The Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs Angelina Teny has called on the government stakeholders to invest on girl child education for women leadership and development to prosper. The minister made the appeal while addressing women leaders, civil society activists, humanitarian workers and partners at the Transformational[Read More…]
I’ve right to suspend to quash tension, says Manytuil
By William Madouk Garang The governor of Unity State, Dr. Joseph Manytuil has scoffed off a claim by his deputy that says he ‘solely’ runs state affairs, citing he has powers to suspend any political post holder who commits gross violation to de-escalate tensions. Peter Bakuony, the press Secretary[Read More…]
Ethiopia offers scholarships to government officials
By Bida Elly David The embassy of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia has granted scholarships to fifteen (15) civil servants who shall undertake master degree program for two years. The government of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia has been contributing a lot towards offering various scholarships to South Sudanese in[Read More…]
Partners join efforts to improve food security
By Mary Poni The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) and the Resilience through Agriculture in South Sudan (RASS) have vowed to improve food security and community household recovery and resilience in thirteen counties in five States. They include, Western Bahr El Ghazal, Unity, Upper Nile, Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria[Read More…]
Diplomat lauds South Sudan for backing Ethiopian peace deal
By Bida Elly David The government of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia has applauded South Sudan for being one of the contributors to the success of the recent peace accord signed between the Ethiopian government and the rebel Tigray people’s Liberation Forces (TPLF). The Ethiopian government and the TPLF rebels[Read More…]
About 7.7 million people to face acute food insecurity
By Taban Tom Henry The latest integrated food security phase classification (IPC), report released yesterday indicates that about two-third of the South Sudanese population (7.76) million people are likely to face acute food insecurity during April-July 2023 lean season while 1.4 million children will be malnourished. The IPC report released[Read More…]
War against gruesome fraud culprits in jeopardy
By Adia Jildo The first Deputy Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) Nathaniel Oyet Pierino said the fight to end corruption is stiff as culprits of the acts are not being held accountable before the court of law. Rt. Hon. Oyet said the fight which started since 2006[Read More…]
Youth Minister accused of politicizing wrestling federation
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Chairperson of Wrestling Federation John Ajak Bullen has accused the national Youth Minister Albino Bol of appointing politicians as permanent members into the Wrestling federation. He argued that the appointment should have been for a given duration like three months then followed by election, urging[Read More…]
Women leader demands total peace amid roadmap
By Mary Poni A women leader said despite the roadmap extending the transitional period for two years, the country still experiences increase of violence, food insecurity, poor health wellbeing of citizens amongst other devastating occurrences. Ambassador Sitona Abdallah Osman, the Director General for International Relation in the Ministry of Foreign[Read More…]
South Sudan and Sudan ink deal on Abyei final status
By Taban Tom Henry South Sudan and Sudan has reached a deal to determine the final status of Abyei area. Earlier, the South Sudan delegation headed by the Advisor for National Security Affairs Tut Gatluak Manime visited Sudan to discuss on the determination of the final status of Abyei Abyei[Read More…]
No more impunity against Journalists in South Sudan
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Minister of Information and government spokesperson, Michael Makuei Lueth said that there is no more impunity for crimes committed against Journalists in South Sudan. Makuei was speaking yesterday in an event organized to commemorate the International day to end impunity for crimes against journalists. He[Read More…]
Gov’t engages traditional leaders to end child marriage
By Mary Poni The National Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare has called on the chiefs and the traditional leaders from the ten states and the three administrative areas to employ dialogue on the implementation of the strategic action plan on ending child marriage in South Sudan. The[Read More…]
Government urged to provide safety for Journalists
By Taban Tom Henry The Union of Journalists in Western Bahr el Ghazal is urging the government and their security apparatus to ensure that there is justice and safety for journalists from crimes against journalists in the state. The State union made the call yesterday as the country joined the[Read More…]
‘Witches,’ Salva Mathok rubbishes ill-health rumors
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The controversial Member of Parliament at the national assembly who reportedly set a church ablaze in Gogrial East County over the weekend rubbished ill social media reports on his health. Social media was taken awash by a rumor alleging that the lawmaker from Gogrial East constituency[Read More…]
Young bright stars held in another draw against Burundi
By Bida Elly David South Sudan U-20 national football team young bright stars again lost their second chance of scooping three points drawing with their second rivals Burundi after series of training at the pitch with the hope of hitting the Burundi’s net with a shake of at least a[Read More…]