By Manas James Local authorities in Jonglei State’s Twic East County launched an oral cholera vaccination (OCV) campaign on Tuesday, aiming to protect a population of 57,000 individuals across the county. The initiative comes in response to a severe cholera outbreak that has afflicted the region, exacerbated by the[Read More…]
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Boma-Badingilo landscape bids for global recognition
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Boma-Badingilo Landscape, the largest mammal migratory landscape in the country and Africa, is to inscribe on the World Heritage List. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Country Representative, Julius Banda, announced the plan on Tuesday during preparation of Boma-Badingilo nomination dossier. The UNESCO[Read More…]
At last, P8 examinations paper marking start
By William Madouk After a prolonged delay, marking of Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) examination papers, at last kicks off. According to Secretary-General of the National Examination Council, Simon Nyok Deng said that CPE results which were expected before the beginning of academic year, delayed due to financial shortage.[Read More…]
Over $200m mega power plant in final touches
By William Madouk African Development Bank Group (AFDB) has announced last stage to start a mammoth power plant worth $200 million in South Sudan. Country manager for AFDB, South Sudan, Mr. Themba Bhebhe made the declaration in Juba. “I just want to confirm that approval of the financing is[Read More…]
Peace at verge
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir and the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar have a hard task to leverage a seemingly collapsing peace in the country. Several representatives of peace parties to the Security Mechanism expressed this view during CTSAMVM Technical Committee (CTC) meeting, on Tuesday. This, follows[Read More…]
Warrap, Abyei bosses exit
By Staff Writer Tuesday evening series of decrees have shown exit route to Warrap State governor and Abyei Chief Administrator, among others. Read on state own media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), President Salva Kiir Mayardit relieved Francis Marial Abur from his position as Warrap state governor. In another[Read More…]
AfDB’s investment in South Sudan reaches $500 million
By William Madouk African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has made a substantial investment of $500 million in South Sudan, according to Themba Bhebhe, the AfDB’s Country Manager for South Sudan. This underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting the country’s development and economic growth. “Yes, in South Sudan, like I indicated,[Read More…]
Chiefs demand police deployment in Payams
By Ijoo Bosco Head chiefs of Pogee, Owiny Ki Bul, Agoro, and Omeo Payam are calling on the Police Department to deploy officers in their areas to maintain law and order. This request comes in response to the community’s reliance on youths to apprehend suspects, who are then taken to[Read More…]
County Commissioners’ forum kicks off in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch Commissioners’ forum kicked off, on Monday at Bor, with focus on security and economic related issues in Jonglei state. During the opening session, participants were enlightened about Reconstituted Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan and Tumaini talks in Kenya. Speaking during the opening ceremony, Atong Kuol[Read More…]
Long distance, lack of awareness hinder ANC access
By Ijoo Bosco Women in Ogwal Wor Boma in Owiny have stated that long distances to health facilities and inadequate awareness of the importance of antenatal care (ANC) services contribute to the low turnout of pregnant mothers. Mrs. Auma Paska revealed that many people in Owiny Ki Bul live far[Read More…]
Activists call for probe into Nasir clangs
By William Madouk Activists have called for creditable investigation into clashes between South Sudan Peoples’ Defence Forces (SSPDF) and armed youth in Nasir County, Upper Nile State. Executive Director for the Centre for peace and Advocacy (CPA), Mr. Ter Manyang Gatwech condemned the recent fight, saying that rampant clashes could[Read More…]
Children bear the brunt of US funding cut
By Kei Emmanuel Duku About 20 to 50 children living with HIV/AIDS have been abandoned by their parents or guardians in Juba City, National Empowerment of Positive Women United (NEPWU), estimates. Margret Jokudu Corneliou, a mother mentor with NEPWU, who is also living with HIV/AIDS, said some parents abandoned[Read More…]
US aid freeze leaves over 1,500 HIV patients helpless
By Yiep Joseph National Empowerment of Positive Women United (NEPWU) is urgently appealing for support for 1,500 HIV patients in South Sudan who have been left vulnerable following a freeze on United States of America foreign aid. NEPWU is a national non-governmental organization and network supporting women and girls[Read More…]
National security gets new Director General
By Staff writer President Salva Kiir has appointed General Charles Chiech Mayor as the new Director General of Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of the National Security Services. He was the deputy director general for administration and Finance in the NSS. In a another Decree, Chol Agoth Deng was promoted to[Read More…]
SSFA parts ways with Bright Starlets Head Coach ahead of Algeria clash
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has confirmed departure of women’s national team, head coach, Mohamed Sidi Karoune, by mutual agreement. The SSFA noted that, Coach Karoune has been facing personal challenges due to the death of his mother, impacting his ability to effectively fulfill his duties.[Read More…]
New VP urged to reform economy
By Hou Akot Hou Ajuongdit community association in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has called on Vice President and Chair of the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel to address South Sudan’s struggling economy. The community, deeply impacted by the nation’s economic hardship, expressed their hopes in a letter to[Read More…]
Kickboxing Federation on fund-raising drive
By Manas James South Sudan Kickboxing Federation (SSKF) hosted a successful fundraising event on Saturday at its headquarters in Juba. The Federation is garnering support for the country’s upcoming participation in the scheduled March 4 to 18, World Muay Thai Championship. During the event, federation president Puro Okello Obob praised[Read More…]
Over 300 benefit from mobile surgical service
By William Madouk International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) has successfully performed surgeries on more than 300 patients in Renk County, Upper Nile State. Many of these patients arrived from war-torn Sudan, entering South Sudan through Renk. Dr. Belayneh Assefa Gashaw, ICRC senior surgeon in Renk said the patients’ conditions[Read More…]
Nile River; Over 30 illegal checkpoints exist
By Yiep Joseph More than 30 illegal checkpoints along the Nile River between Juba and Malakal in Upper Nile State are still functional. According to South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) Spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang, the illegal check point are slated for removal. While progress has been made[Read More…]
Four soldiers killed
By William Madouk, Manas James and Yiep Joseph Disharmony between South Sudan People’s Defence Force (SSPDF) and armed youth has caused lives of four soldiers, thirteen others injured in Nasir, Upper Nile State. According to the army Spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF troops were attacked while gathering firewood[Read More…]