By Ijoo Bosco Communities in Magwi County have refused to endorse a World Bank-funded transboundary project in areas along South Sudan-Uganda borders, alleging a lack of prior consultation. This week, National Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation hosted a one-day stakeholder consultation on the Transboundary Integrated Flood Risk Management Plan[Read More…]
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Fox bites five in Aweil South
By Hou Akot Hou Five people were attacked and bitten by a fox earlier this week in Majak-goi village, Ajak Center payam, Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, according to local authorities. Garang Anyar Anyar, the payam deputy administrator, confirmed the incident, identifying the victims as Abuk Wol,[Read More…]
Boda Boda rider killed in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco Youth Union in Eastern Equatoria State is calling on government to investigate the killing of a 35-year-old boda boda rider in Torit town on Tuesday night. The late identified as Nelson Mathiang was beaten and hanged to death by unknown assailants. In a statement to this publication,[Read More…]
Africa must strategically leverage U.S. policy shifts for economic growth
By Staff writer Chairperson of East African Business Council (EABC) has urged African nations to forge a unified stance and strengthen public-private partnerships to leverage evolving U.S. trade policies for inclusive and sustainable growth. John Lual Akol made the call during a webinar titled “Trump, Trade, and Africa: Turning Policy[Read More…]
8-year-old dies in road accident
By Ijoo Bosco An 8-year-old boy died in an accident on Tuesday along the Magwi-Obbo road in Amika Boma of Magwi Payam, Eastern Equatoria State. Speaking to this publication, Ongee Jackson Milla Lazarus, Magwi traffic police officer in charge, confirmed that the incident occurred in Amika when a motorcyclist named[Read More…]
Five wounded in Warrap cattle raid
By Hou Akot Hou At least five people were wounded in a cattle raid on Wednesday in Mariik, Ngap-Agok payam, Gogrial East County, Warrap State, according to local authorities. Residents report the raiders came from the Luany-jang community, allegedly seeking revenge against the Akook community. Ngap-Agok Payam Administrator Daniel Machar[Read More…]
UN hands over office to Election Security Committee
By Yiep Joseph United Nations Integrated Electoral Assistance Team (UN IEAT) on Thursday handed over a fully furnished office and conference facility to Election Security Committee at the National Police Service. The office, located within the National Police headquarters, is equipped with ICT equipment, including computers, and a solar power[Read More…]
Jadalla calls for a collaborative security solution
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo has urged county commissioners to work closely with security coordinators to address the persistent insecurity troubling the state. He made the call during the opening of the Commissioners’ and Mayor’s Forum on Wednesday. The three-day forum, supported by the United[Read More…]
Abdelbagi directed to boost agriculture
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has directed Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, to boost agriculture. Kiir made the call on Thursday during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed government officials at the presidential palace. Abdelbagi Akol was relieved on Monday from the position of Vice[Read More…]
Military integration faces hurdles
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In-Opposition (SPLA-IO) is skeptical over integration of forces due to sluggish implementation of 2018 peace agreement’s provisions. SPLA-IO), Spokesperson Col. Lam Paul Gabriel said unification and deployment provisions of the peace agreement have not fully been implemented. Recent intensified clashes between the[Read More…]
GPOC plane crash survivor discharged
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Greater Pioneering Operating Company (GPOC) engineer who survived last month’s plane crash in Unity State oil field, has been discharged from Peace Hospital. According to a close relative, Maker Emmanuel who survived in miraculous way, leaving many still in bewilderment, was discharge from a hospital in[Read More…]
Commissioners, Mayor’s forum kicks off in Juba
By Yiep Joseph A three-day Commissioners’ and Mayors’ Forum, aimed at addressing critical issues and developing effective recommendations for improved governance has kicked off in Central Equatoria State. The forum, which began on Wednesday with support from UNMISS, brings together local government officials from across the state. Participants include four[Read More…]
Kiir tasks new Vice Presidents to revive economy
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir has tasked newly appointed Vice Presidents Josephine Joseph Lagu and Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel to improve service delivery and revitalize the struggling economy. During their swearing-in ceremony, President Kiir directed the vice presidents to focus on robust economic transformation, including diversifying the economy and[Read More…]
Oxfam condemns ‘senseless’ killing of staff
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Oxfam’s Acting Country Director, Felix Koske, has condemned an attack on an Oxfam food distribution center that resulted in deaths of two humanitarian workers. The two staff members were attacked by armed robbers and died from gunshot wounds. Oxfam expressed its condolences to the families and[Read More…]
SPLM-IO condemns ‘assassination’ attempt on Futuyo
By Philip Buda Ladu and Willian Maduok Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) has condemned an attack on the residence of former Western Equatoria Governor, Lt-Gen Alfred Futuyo Karaba, describing it as an assassination attempt. The SPLM-IO also alleges attacks on other members in Yambio, Tombura, and Nagero Counties,[Read More…]
Salaries, my priority
By William Madouk Newly appointed Vice President for Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, has hinted that clearing civil servants’ salary arrears is his top priority. Following his swearing-in, Dr. Bol Mel stated that his immediate focus will be addressing the long-standing issue of unpaid salaries for civil servants and[Read More…]
Enhance standards for economic growth-Trade minister urges
By William Madouk Minister of Trade and Industry has urged South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) to ensure maintaining standards for consumer safety and economic growth. Ambassador Joseph Moun Majak made the remark on Tuesday during his first official visit to the Bureau’s metrology and central laboratories. He called[Read More…]
Teachers decry limited playgrounds
By Yiep Joseph As Juba City rapidly urbanizes, teachers are raising concerns about the shrinking availability of playgrounds for children in residential areas. The issue was highlighted on Tuesday during a handover ceremony of sports materials donated by partners to 26 public primary schools in Juba. Elizabeth Jino Jada, headteacher[Read More…]
No school fees in dollars-Minister warns
By Yiep Joseph Schools are warned against demanding fees in US dollars (USD). Central Equatoria State Minister of General Education, Cirisio Zakaria Lado, has issued the warning while handover sports materials donated by JICA. Minister Lado urged the public to report any schools violating the directive, saying that all school[Read More…]
Protest over dismissal of officials
By Philip Buda Ladu and William Maduok Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO), a key partner in the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU), has protested what it described as the “unilateral” dismissal of two of its senior officials in government. President Salva Kiir Mayardit announced a series[Read More…]