By Deng Ghai Deng Health authorities in Jonglei State’s capital Bor have reported a concerning rise in the number of HIV-positive pregnant women seeking antenatal care at Bor State Hospital. Atong Ajak, a nurse at the hospital, noted that she registers new HIV cases daily, with pregnant women being[Read More…]
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Repeal National Security Act-gov’t urged
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan Civil Society Forum (SSCSF), in its statement has called out the South Sudan government to accelerate the repealing of the National Security Act 2014 as requested by the governor’s forum as well as stakeholders at Tumaini. In July this year, South Sudan’s parliament approved an[Read More…]
US pins South Sudan ‘peace spoilers’
By Yiep Joseph The United States of America has announced plans to impose visa restrictions on individuals responsible for spoiling peace in South Sudan. According to the US, those individuals who are found to be undermining and impeding a sustainable peace in the country would be subjected to visa[Read More…]
South Sudan Premier League Kicks off today
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Premier League kicks off today, Monday, December 23, 2024, at Juba Stadium. Defending champion, Al-Merreikh FC Bentiu faces last year’s runners-up, Al Malakia FC of Juba in the opening match. Meanwhile, Kator FC Juba, included in the competition at the last minute, will[Read More…]
CHAN Qualifiers: South Sudan Overcomes Rwanda at Home
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan CHAN National Team defeated the Rwanda National Team 3-2 in the second round of the 2024 CHAN Championship zonal qualifiers played at Juba Stadium over the weekend. The Bright Stars took the lead in the 12th minute of the first half courtesy of an[Read More…]
Traders must insure businesses
By Yiep Joseph Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, Aya Benjamin Warille, has urged traders in South Sudan to embrace insuring their businesses against unforeseen risks, such as fire outbreaks. In her Christmas message to citizens, Minister Warille expressed sadness over the recent fire incident at Konyokonyo market, which[Read More…]
South Sudan registers over 80,000 fleeing war in Sudan
By Staff writer With the conflict in Sudan intensifying, nearly 80,000 people have been forced to flee to South Sudan, straining the country’s already fragile resources, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said. Over the last weeks, the number of recently displaced people has surpassed 80,000, including hundreds with war wounds,[Read More…]
South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya discuss border issues
By Staff writer Fourth Tripartite Technical Boundary Committee (TTBC) meeting, involving South Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda, took place from December 17 to 19, 2024. The purpose of the meeting was to review the agreements made during previous tripartite meetings held in December 2019, September 2021, and December 2021. The committee[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla launches Kajo-Keji roads rehabilitation
By No. 1 Citizen Governor of Central Equatoria State, General Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani officially launched the rehabilitation of the Jale-Kaya road and several key internal roads within Kajo-Keji County on Friday. The launching is part of the State government’s effort to improve road connectivity within the State, security and[Read More…]
President Kiir receives Judicial Reforms report
By No1. Citizen President Salva Kiir Mayardit has received a detailed report on the country’s judicial service reforms, which aim to enhance access to justice. The report, presented to the President during a high-level meeting, comes as part of the Country’s broader efforts to strengthen its judiciary and improve[Read More…]
Over 6,000 teachers fail assessment test
By Deng Athian Only 3,060 out of 9,228 primary and secondary school teachers passed a recent employment assessment test conducted by the National Ministry of General Education and Instruction in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. A total of 6,168 teachers failed the exam, which was designed to ensure qualified educators[Read More…]
Sudan urged to lift Force Majeure against oil exportation
By Yiep Joseph Oil companies are urging Sudanese government to lift the force majeure declaration and provide adequate security for resumption of production. This call was made during an oil sector stakeholders meeting held in Juba, last week. Earlier this year, Sudan declared force majeure on South Sudan’s oil[Read More…]
Konyo-Konyo loses over 50 shops to fire
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State (CES) Government has formed a seven-member committee to investigate the Konyokonyo fire incident that left one person dead and about 56 shops razed into ashes. Konyo-Konyo market, the busiest and oldest market in Juba, caught fire on Thursday, resulting in the loss of lives[Read More…]
UAP case: Lawyers battle over claim
By William Madouk Marko Reech, the plaintiff lawyer has challenged UAP defense claim that terminated staff had unpaid loans. In a statement to the media following the adjournment of a case hearing, Advocate Reech revealed that they had submitted their response to the presiding judge, and the court has[Read More…]
USAP elects new leadership
By Bosco Bush United Sudan African Party (USAP) convened an Extraordinary Convention yesterday, during which three members were elected to top executive positions in accordance with the party’s constitution and regulations. The elections mark a new dawn for the party that had suffered approximately 7-year leadership crises after the passing[Read More…]
Conflict, funding gaps hinder data collection-NBS
By William Madouk For thirteen years, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has struggled to collect and distribute data on key indicators with significant gaps and challenges, which the institution attributes to funding constraints. During a media briefing on the eve of African Statistics Day, NBS Director General Dr.[Read More…]
Traffic officer gets performance award
By Deng Athian A traffic police officer was on Thursday awarded a gift of one million South Sudan Pounds (SSP) for his exemplary service in Juba town. Sergeant Chol Deng Dhol, who has been managing traffic at the old bridge in Juba since 2019, received this generous recognition. A South[Read More…]
VP Akol implores lawyers to partake in Constitution drafting, Judicial Reforms
By Philip Buda Ladu Vice President in charge of Service Delivery Cluster, has called on the South Sudan Bar Association to play a central role in drafting the nation’s permanent constitution and contribute to ongoing judicial reforms. Speaking at a lawyers’ annual dinner event in Juba on Thursday evening, Hussein[Read More…]
Konyo-Konyo fire victims seek support
By Yiep Joseph Traders affected by Konyokonyo fire outbreak that left over 56 well-stocked shops burnt have called on the government and well-wishers to extend a hand of help. On Thursday, several stalls occupied by traders dealing in clothes, bags, and electronics, as well as food items, were ravaged[Read More…]
$8 million allocated to support cholera response
By No. 1 Citizen Humanitarian Coordination for South Sudan has released US$8 million from South Sudan Humanitarian Fund to support the multisectoral response to the cholera outbreak in six priority locations across the country. The fund will support responses in Renk, Malakal, Maban, Aweil East, Rubkona and Jamjang where[Read More…]