By Lodu William Odiya The Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has called on UAP Insurance Company to fulfill its moral and legal obligation to compensate former employees before shutting its operations. CPA’s appeal followed a statement issued by UAP insurance company Limited, of a plan to close business,[Read More…]
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GHOST NAMES: Kiir tasks CDF to clean SSPDF payroll
By Jacob Onuha Nelson and Lodu William Odiya President, Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed cleaning of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) payroll of ghost names. Kiir issued the directive to the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Dau Aturjong Nyuol, during oath taking, on Thursday. According to[Read More…]
National Legislature re-opens next week
By No. 1 Citizen Transitional National Legislative Assembly and National Council of states are schedule to re-open on Wednesday, next week. Hon. Benjamin Oliver Mori, spokesperson of the National Assembly announced on Friday, over state owned media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). Stating that the re-opening event begins at 10:00[Read More…]
Three dead, over 70 admitted of suspected cholera cases
By Jacob Onuha Nelson and Kei Emmanuel Duku Health authorities in Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State, have confirmed three deaths due to cholera and 73 suspected cases, registered. Torit County Health Surveillance Officer, Paul Alhaj Peter Rogashiano, confirmed the cases to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, on Friday. He[Read More…]
Nation Talks
When the struggle for the future of South Sudan started in 1955, prior to Sudan’s independence in 1956 from British, the actors for the struggle were trading on the issues of marginalization of Southern Sudanese, and the Arab supremacy against Junubin. It was a legitimate cause but met with difficulties[Read More…]
Kiir evokes Judiciary promotions
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has in a landmark drive, promoted 82 officials of the jury. The promotions announced over state owned media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporations (SSBC), witnessed six justices of the Court of Appeal, promoted to Justices of Supreme Court. At least 18 judges of High court have also[Read More…]
Bee attack kills Chinese miner, injures three in Kapoeta South
By Kei Emmanuel Duku One Chinese has died and three nationals critical injured from a severe bee attack on Wednesday, in Kapoeta South County, Eastern Equatoria State. In confirmation, Kapoeta South County Commissioner, Paulo Lokole said the incident occurred while the workers were clearing land for a new gold[Read More…]
Abductor free Yei paramount chief from captivity
By James Innocent Yei River County paramount, Chief Joseph Brown Lomosee, who was abducted on Monday, has been set free. The paramount chief and two humanitarian workers were abducted while going for peace dialogue at Logo Boma in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. Confirming his safe return, the[Read More…]
“Far from freedom”, activist describes South Sudan’s tragedy
By Alan Clement As South Sudanese enter the 15th year of self-rule, civil Society activist tasked the country to reflect deeply on the meaning of independence. According to Ter Manyang Gatwech, despite immense sacrifices to achieve independence in 2011, the realities that citizens face today, are a stark reflection[Read More…]
Churches call on political leaders to dialogue
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has called on political leaders to continuously dialogue for the sake of peace in the country. Speaking at All Saint Cathedral Church in Juba, Chairperson of South Sudan Council of Churches, Rev. Dr. Justin Badi Arama said the Church[Read More…]
Women’s League reaffirms support to orphans
By Lodu William Odiya Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Women’s League has reaffirmed support to orphans as well as young people. The women’s league pledge followed a visit and celebration of the country’s fourteenth Independence Day Anniversary with Orphans at Stone Orphanage Center in Juba, on Wednesday. “Don’t feel[Read More…]
CEASEFIRE: Kiir commits to silent guns
By Alan Clement South Sudan President Salva Kiir has reiterated the government’s commitment toward holding a ceasefire across the country. Despite security challenges in some parts of the country, the head of state vowed to ensure that guns are silent. In his nation address marking the 14th independence anniversary[Read More…]
Independence Day; a call for peaceful coexistence in Pochalla
By Manas James Okony Greater Pibor Administrative Area’s (GPAA) town of Pochalla, on July 9, 2025, witnessed huge turn-up to commemorate South Sudan’s 14th Independence anniversary. The event gathered government officials, traditional leaders, and members of organized forces, where key speakers emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence among the[Read More…]
Manual labour saves Tambura inmates from dire food crisis
By Alan Clement A severe food shortage has hit Tambura County Prison, forcing over 80 inmates into casual labor outside the facility in a desperate attempt to survive. The crisis has apparently left prisoners going for up to 11 days without meals. Acknowledging the dire situation, Tambura County Commissioner,[Read More…]
Gunmen kill one, injure another in IDP Camp attack
By Alan Clement One person has been killed, another injured at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp attack, in Mupoi area, Tambura County, Western Equatoria State. However, Tombura county commissioner, Mathew Mabenge claimed that the Tuesday attack, was carried out by forces under former governor, Alfred Futuyo. “SPLM-IO forces[Read More…]
Government to screen US deportees
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan government is set to screen eight foreign nationals, including one South Sudanese, who were recently deported from the United States of America. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation disclosed that the measure aims to ensure the safety and well-being of the[Read More…]
Inmates receive sanitary materials
By Hou Akot Hou At least 720 inmates in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Gazal state have received sanitary materials. The donation is part of efforts from the government to help reduce health hazards that the convicts in prisons are facing. According to an official at the Ministry of[Read More…]
Fuel shortage halts police operation in Jonglei
By Peter Kuol Kuch Police patrol operation against gang activities in Bor town has stopped due to fuel shortages for the vehicles. Bor town police patrol was a daily routine aimed at combating gang activities. 1st Lt. James Akech, the spokesperson of the police in Jonglei State confirmed[Read More…]
Reviewing the draft Family Bill for South Sudan in Juba: A step towards gender equality
By Yiep Joseph At least 50 participants comprising of National policy legislators, representatives from both the National and CES Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, women advocates and CSOs, convened in Juba to review the draft Family Bill. Under the Leaders of Peace (LoP) consortium, the workshop from[Read More…]
Women urged to contribute to their families’ financial well-being
By Alan Clement Chairperson of Toposa Women Association in Eastern Equatoria, has called on women to contribute to family financial well-being. Eunice Nakwar, who was recently elected, challenged traditional beliefs that put the entire burden of providing for the family, solely on men. He urged women to also do[Read More…]