By Manas James Okony An inter-communal conflict has erupted in Gumuruk County of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), local authorities reported. The clashes, which began on Friday evening and are continuing, involve local Murle youth engaging in violent confrontations with armed youth allegedly from the neighbouring Jonglei State. According[Read More…]
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One month’s salary eminent
By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir has directed the Ministry of Finance to disburse payment for one month of civil servant salaries, out of nearly a year’s worth of arrears owed by the government. This directive followed a presentation by Minister of Finance, Dr. Marial Dongrin, on the pressing economic[Read More…]
Tumaini Talks on hold
By Yiep Joseph Tumaini Peace Initiative in Nairobi, Kenya, between South Sudan government and non-signatories to 2018 peace agreement, South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance, has been postponed until next year due to lack of consensus following heated debates. Discussions between the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) and SSOMA,[Read More…]
Central Bank lifts cash withdrawal limit
By Yiep Joseph Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has lifted cash withdrawal limits it had set at ten million South Sudanese pounds (SSP 10,000,000) for clients from individual accounts. In September this year, BOSS issued a circular setting the maximum limit for cash withdrawal to South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) 10[Read More…]
Four more teams to participate in South Sudan’s inaugural Premier League
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) Board of Directors approved four additional teams to participate in the historic South Sudan Premier League, scheduled to commence next week. The decision was made during an extraordinary Board of Directors meeting held on Thursday at the SSFA General Headquarters[Read More…]
Citizens task gov’t to open political, civil space
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have urged the government to open civic space and avoid infringing on civil and political rights. They are urging authorities to reconsider their approach and allow for open dialogue and dissent. The call comes on the heels of[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla forms Cholera Taskforce as cases surge
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria governor has formed Cholera High-level Committee as cases increase across the country. In a gubernatorial order, read on the state-owned television SSBC, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo, tasked his deputy to head the team which includes other members and ministers. The 13-member State Cholera Outbreak Response[Read More…]
Two No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper journalists scoop Excellence Award 2024
By Deng Ghai Deng At least, three journalists from No.1 Citizen Newspaper have been recognized in the 2nd Journalism Excellence Award 2024, by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS). The awards ceremony, held on Friday in Juba, celebrated the achievements of outstanding journalists in ten categories, where Philip[Read More…]
Police detain six over couple’s death
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Gazal State has detained six suspects for investigation following mysterious death of a couple. A man and his wife, were found hanging in a local pub at Hai Zalala neighborhood of Aweil town, on Wednesday night. Police Commissioner, Thomas Wani revealed that the[Read More…]
Catholic Bishop implores President Kiir on peace in WES
By Yiep Joseph As conflict persists in Western Equatoria state and Tombura county in particular, Church-based leaders are calling for President Salva Kiir to intervene to bring the violence to an end. In a statement obtained by this outlet, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio expressed[Read More…]
Yei to relocate refugees
By James innocent Yei River County authorities, accompanied by officials from United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) and the Commission for Refugees Affairs (CRA), inspected Alero Returnees Reception Center. The visit aimed to assess the centre’s facilities and engage with local community leaders to relocate approximately 30 Sudanese[Read More…]
Pibor gov’t refutes accusations of Human Rights violation
By Bosco Bush Greater Pibor Administrative Area has dismissed a report by the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) alleging gross human rights violations in the area. On December 8th, Ter Manyang Gatwech, Executive Director of the CPA, issued a statement claiming that five local chiefs were arrested on[Read More…]
Dr. Alic hands over office
By Deng Athian In a smooth leadership transition between former Governor of Bank of South Sudan, Dr. James Alic and his successor, Johnny Ohisa, the duo discussed ongoing policies and projects. Dr. Alic paid a courtesy visit to his successor to provide insights on the bank’s initiatives. “What we have[Read More…]
Budi women rise to fight against GBV
By Jino Wilson Women in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria State, are making strides in addressing gender-based violence by constructing a dedicated women and girls-friendly office space. This center will provide a safe and inclusive environment for women to discuss issues such as girls’ blood compensation and other forms of[Read More…]
Rumbek Hospital staff strike over unpaid incentives
By Yang Ater Yang Staff at Rumbek State Hospital have laid down their tools, demanding payment of four months’ worth of incentives owed by UNICEF, a health partner. Monica Yar, a registered midwife at the hospital said “we have gone on strike because we have not received our incentives for[Read More…]
Bank Governor seeks solution to economic crisis
By Yiep Joseph Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Johnny Ohisa Damian, met with commercial bank managers to deliberate on best practices and how to address the economic crisis in the country. According to the statement seen by this outlet, the bank governor with his top officials on[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to intensify crackdown on toxic alcohol
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria state (CES) Chamber of Commerce has called on the government to revoke or deny licenses to companies dealing in the disastrous alcoholic spirits commonly known as ‘Jena far’. The chamber is concerned that many youths continue to unnecessarily consume the alcoholic spirits believed to be[Read More…]
Activist urges compromise amidst Tumaini deadlock
By Yiep Joseph Executive Director for Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has called on the parties negotiating in Nairobi to embrace compromises in order to achieve peace. Yakani’s concern came at the time a series of reports emerged with government delegation and South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance[Read More…]
Military vacates two civilian facilities
By Bosco Bush Evacuation of military forces has been successfully conducted from two essential public facilities in Kajo-Keji Country, Central Equatoria State. Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring & Verification Mechanism [CTSAMVM] confirmed demilitarization of the facilities, on Thursday, at the 49th CTSAMVM Board, Juba. CTSAMVM Chairperson, Maj. Gen.[Read More…]
Stay away from politics-Kiir
By Deng Ghai Deng President Salva Kiir issued a strong warning to South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) and other organized forces to avoid involvement in politics. “We warn SSPDF and other regular forces against involvement in politics, but rather to concentrate on their transformation process into conventional institutions,”[Read More…]