By William Madouk Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has expressed deep concern about the disappearance of the former director general of state-owned TV/Radio, SSBC, Adil Faris. In a statement released yesterday, the President of UJOSS, Oyet Patrick, highlighted that initial reports suggest Faris is currently being held in[Read More…]
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South Sudan can generate $300 million annually from fish exports – World Bank
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A recent report released by the World Bank reveals that South Sudan’s annual fish catch, estimated at 300,000 tons, possesses the potential to generate approximately $300 million from exports to countries within the East African Community region. The report further highlights that the livestock sector provides[Read More…]
At least 234 gun violence cases registered in a year
By Yiep Joseph One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) organization has reported 234 gun violence incidents in South Sudan in 2024 and recommended peaceful disarmament. According to a statement extended to the media, the organization conducted a one-year study from January to December 2024 with the help of media reports[Read More…]
NBG Speaker urges officials to fight corruption
By Hou Akot Hou Speaker of the Northern Bahr El Gazal State’s Assembly, Achol William Amou, has urged newly appointed ministers and officials, who took their oath of office last Friday in Awei Town, to unite in the fight against corruption, which he described as deeply entrenched in the state.[Read More…]
Economic hardship hikes Gender-Based Violence
By Ijoo Bosco Top official in South Sudan’s eastern Equatoria state regrets increasing rates of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) due to economic crises in the country. Director General in the state ministry of Gender noted that closed year, due to increasing cost of living, there have been high rates of[Read More…]
Social media ban lifted
By William Madouk National Communications Authority (NCA) has lifted the ban on Facebook and TikTok in South Sudan, effective from yesterday’s Midnight. Media regulatory, NCA had imposed a week-long suspension of Facebook and TikTok platforms, which began on January 22, due to the spread of graphic and inflammatory content of[Read More…]
CES security committee resolves monthly visits to hotspots
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria state government has reached a resolution that tasked the security committee to visit once every month some of the hotspot areas experiencing insecurity across Juba and other parts of the state. According to the statement obtained by this outlet, the resolution was passed on Tuesday[Read More…]
IGP considers tear gas to curb gang activities
By William Madouk Inspector General of Police, General Abraham Manyuat, has announced plans to acquire tear gas for law enforcement agencies to combat the activities of criminal gangs, often referred to locally as “niggas.” Speaking at a parade at the police department of Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) on Monday,[Read More…]
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Orders ineffective against illegal logging-official
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Previous Orders issued by the ministry are ineffective in curbing illegal logging and charcoal trade in South Sudan. Undersecretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Jaden Tongun Emilio attributes the ineffectiveness of the orders to a lack of punitive clauses for arrest, prosecution, and[Read More…]
Citizens demand services as CES officials take oath
By Yiep Joseph Newly appointed officials in Central Equatoria State (CES) have taken the oath of office, prompting renewed calls for improved service delivery in the state. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the state secretariat on Monday, was attended by numerous residents eager to welcome the new leadership. CES, like[Read More…]
Journalist Adil Faris Mayath missing
By William Madouk Whereabouts of prominent journalist Adil Faris Mayath, former director of the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), after he was allegedly abducted by unidentified gunmen on Thursday, January 23, 2025, remain unknown. Amira Alnahawi, Mayath’s wife, who is currently in Egypt, confirmed his disappearance, stating that she[Read More…]
UPA condemns remarks on unpaid salaries
By William Madouk Secretary-General of the United People’s Alliance (UPA), Lual Dau has criticized his SPLM counterpart, Peter Lam Both, for praising South Sudanese public servants for “enduring a year without salaries” as “true heroes of liberation.” Dau described the remarks as “mocking” the hardships faced by government employees. On[Read More…]
Evacuate Stranded citizens from Sudan-UPA
By William Madouk Secretary-General of the United People’s Alliance (UPA), Lual Dau, condemned the recent killings of South Sudanese citizens in Wad Madani and urged the government to immediately evacuate nationals stranded in war-torn Sudan. Speaking to Eye Radio Monday Morning, Mr. Dau stated that many South Sudanese continue to[Read More…]
South Sudan, Sudan strengthen ties
By Staff writer Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, met with Sudanese Ambassador to South Sudan, Ambassador Issam Mohammed Karrar, on Saturday in Juba. The meeting aimed to foster mutual understanding and address shared concerns between the two neighboring countries. Both Foreign Ministries[Read More…]
Residents urge Mayor to complete Kuajok Airport construction
By Yiep Joseph Residents of Warrap State are urging the new mayor of Kuajok Municipal Council, Kur Akol Malek, to prioritize the completion of the airport project. Recently, the governor of Warrap State, Francis Marial Abur, appointed Kur Akol Malek as the mayor, replacing Ayok Chol Ayok. In interviews with[Read More…]
Manufacturers urge gov’t to address high energy costs
BY Yiep Joseph Association of South Sudan Manufacturers (ASSM) has raised concerns over the soaring costs of fuel and electricity, which are impacting the country’s manufacturing sector. Adam Kubanja, the Chairperson of ASSM, said that the high costs are driving up production expenses for local manufacturers. As a result,[Read More…]
Budi County probes woman’s death at school compound
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria state, are investigating the death of an elderly woman, suspected to have been hanged by unknown assailants and subsequently abandoned at Chukudum Primary School. The body was discovered on Thursday morning. Lokiru Rafael, the Homiri Payam administrator in Budi County, reported[Read More…]
EES orders fuel price cut to SSP 5,700 per liter
By Ijoo Bosco Officials in Torit municipality issued a directive requiring all fuel companies to lower their current selling prices of diesel and petrol to 5,700 South Sudanese pounds per litre. The Director General of the State Ministry of Trade and Industry, Stephen Ihude, stated that this directive aims[Read More…]
Activist cautions politicians against fueling violence
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Executive Director of Community Empowerment Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has accused politicians and security officers at the National, state, and county levels across the country of fueling conflict within the Greater Equatoria region, Jonglei, and Upper Nile states. Yakani stated that some military officers and[Read More…]