By Ijoo Bosco A Juvenile boy of about seventeen years old was shot dead in Oguruny village of Hiyala payam in Torit County of Eastern Equatoria state over the weekend. The innocent boy , identify as Akalo Emmanuel was shot as they went for bathing in a nearby stream with[Read More…]
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Youths stay warned over attacks on social media
By Ephraim Modi D.S Youths of Eastern Equatoria State on Saturday issued a report convicting a report aired by the Chairperson of the people of Bor Dr. Angok Gordon Kuol for attacking Governor Louis Lobong Lojore in several instances on social media. The Youths also condemned series of atrocities carried[Read More…]
Workers Trade Union calls oil sector staff to unite
By William Madouk Garang South Sudan Workers Trade Union Federation (SSWTF) has called on staff working at the oil sector to unite for common purpose of implementing the Unified Human Resources Policy and to review their constitution. The Chairperson of the Workers Trade Union of Petroleum and Mining, Dut Baak[Read More…]
Activist faults police over murder of trader in Gudele
By Bida Elly David Civil Society activist has blamed the police and the security officers for having shot bullets against innocent traders leaving one dead on cold blood instead of apprehending him for violations of law as demanded. Speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Edmund Yakani the Executive Director for[Read More…]
Traders to occupy NTC office over unsettled debts
By William Madouk Garang A group of traders who supplied the food items to cantonment sites announced their intention to storm into National Transitional Committee (NTC) head office with their families to demand their unsettled debts. The group of suppliers said they have been engaging with the head of NTC,[Read More…]
Ambush in Kajo-Keji leaves two bodies on ground
By Ephraim Modi D.S Death toll from an attack carried out on Saturday afternoon around Ka’bi Secondary School, in Nyepo payam, Kansuk Boma, Kajo-Keji County left one South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) soldier and one attacker dead. Speaking from Kajo-Keji, the Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County Kenyi Erasto, Confirmed to[Read More…]
Mayor denies blames over murder at Haboba Bridge
By Bida Elly David The authority of Juba City Council yesterday rejected and condemned the accusations labeled against them by some citizens over Kubri Haboba incident that left one trader dead and one injured at the process of eviction, terming it out of his jurisdiction. This came following the accusation[Read More…]
2 hawkers shot, 1 died at Haboba bridge
By Bida Elly David At least two of street vendors over the weekend were shot by a police officer at Kubri Haboba market in Gudele during a commercial strike leaving one dead and another injured. The tragedy triggered and generated conflicts of thoughts leaving the market closed and commercial activities[Read More…]
Gatwech tells Kiir to adhere to Khartoum agreement
By William Madouk Garang The Chairman of SPLM/A-IO Kit-Gwang splinter group, Gen. Simon Gatwech Dual has asked the government under President Salva Kiir Mayardit to commit and actualize the Khartoum peace agreement. Kit-Gwang reiterated their commitment to honest implementation of peace, if peace partner reciprocate to implement Khartoum-bargain in letter[Read More…]
AU backs South Sudan peace process
By Bida Elly David The chairperson of the African Union (AU) who is also the President of Senegal has manifested readiness of the Union to aid South Sudan towards the implementation of the Revitalized peace agreement. This came following a meeting between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the visiting AU[Read More…]
Religious leaders call citizens to embrace peace and diversity
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state religious leaders have called on citizens to embrace peace and love for one another in promoting development and diversity within the state. Bishop Joshua Lokurudek of the Grace Gospel church and the chair person for pastor’s network evangelical churches in Eastern Equatoria state, said[Read More…]
No road accidents reported in Yei since independence
By James Innocent The inspector of traffic police of Yei River County of Central Equatoria State Col. Ruben Manyok Aguer says there are no cases of accidents reported in Yei town. Ruben mentioned that following the 11th Anniversary of South Sudan’s independence in the year 2022 till now there are[Read More…]
Tong declares free education for martyrs’ children
By William Madouk Garang The governor of Northern Bhar el Ghazal State (NBGs), Tong Akeen Ngor has directed the state ministry of General Education & Instructions to allow martyrs’ children to access free education at public schools in Aweil. Governor Akeen revealed this on Friday during the launching of “Back[Read More…]
Bright Stars jets Tanzania for African Football Championship
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National team yesterday jetted to Tanzania for the forthcoming participation in the African National Championship (CHAN 2023). South Sudan National team has recently organized for a fund raising through the fundraising committee demanding support from the citizens, government and people of good will as[Read More…]
Governor Manytuil swears in new officials
By Yien Gattuor Mead The Governor of Unity State, Dr. Joseph Manytuil presided over the swearing in of State Advisor for Gender, Child, Social Welfare and 17 lawmakers at the State General Secretariat, in Bentiu. He directed the State official to enhance socioeconomic development and welfare of the citizens in[Read More…]
Kiir receives outstanding peace Roadmap
By Philip Buda Ladu President Salva Kiir Mayardit received a Roadmap that will guide the country in its transition towards the end of the interim period and pave way for the country to conduct a Peaceful and Democratic Elections as required by the agreement. This news development was disclosed by[Read More…]
Boys outshine girls in Primary 8 results
By William Madouk Garang The National Examination Council (NEC) released the long-awaited Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) Examination results for academics year 2021, with boys outperforming girls. Male candidates have performed the best with passing percentage of 90.1 percent compared to the female candidates with passing percent of 86.8 for[Read More…]
Juba, Nairobi to ink MoU on ICT
By Taban Henry The Government of South Sudan and the Republic of Kenya are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the fields of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) these coming weeks to boost digital transformation initiative between the two countries. This was disclosed to the Media at[Read More…]
Activist demands political leadership on empowering NRA
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei An activist and the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Mr. Edmund Yakani urged President Salva Kiir Mayardit to avail political leadership in protecting National Revenue Authority (NRA) from interference with its functions. The activist added that there should be political leadership[Read More…]
View public dialogue on dredging, healthily
By Taban Henry A civil society activist said the public and citizens’ difference in opinions over the river dredging matters should be viewed as healthy dialogue for better public governance practices. In a statement extended to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Mr. Edmund Yakani the Executive Director of Community Empowerment for[Read More…]
