By Deng Ghai Deng A new report by the Juba-based Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice (CIGPJ) has shed light on the challenges surrounding the application of the 35% gender quota at the executive and legislative levels in South Sudan. The report, entitled “Women’s Political Participation in South Sudan:[Read More…]
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By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged the public to remain calm and dismissed recent rumors circulating of a planned insurgency in the country. In a public address, labelled the rumour as “untrue,” stating, that the army is intact and discharging their patriotic duties smoothly. Kiir urged the[Read More…]
Governor Rin pleads for salary solution amidst dilemma
By William Madouk Lakes State Governor Rin Tueny has expressed deep concern over the ongoing delay in salary payments for the state’s 13,000 civil servants. Speaking at the Governors’ Forum, governor Rin stated that salary delays are a serious issue contributing to poor performance and exacerbating the rise in crime[Read More…]
Visually impaired student receives support after plea
By Manas James Okony Johnson Reec Mading, a 28-year-old visually impaired student, is filled with joy as he prepares for his upcoming Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examinations after receiving financial support. The financial handout he received has made a world of difference on his academic journey. On Thursday,[Read More…]
Three girls jailed over livestock theft
By Yang Ater Yang Rumbek Town Court B has sentenced three girls to one year each in prison for stealing 18 goats. The court’s decision, delivered on Tuesday, also included a fine of 85,000 SSP for each girl, alongside the requirement to return six goats to their rightful owners. The[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria, Pibor leaders clash over road closure
By William Madouk Governor of Eastern Equatoria state, Louis Lobong Lojore, has threatened to sue the government of Greater Pibor Administrative Area over the chief administrator Gola Boyoi’s remark alleging that the Kapoeta-Boma road was closed by the Lobong administration. In his presentation during the second day of the Governors[Read More…]
Kiir orders breakthrough
By Philip Buda Ladu As a living testimony of his efforts to achieve sustainable peace in South Sudan, President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the restructured government delegation to the Tumaini peace talks in Nairobi, Kenya to make breakthrough on sticky issues with the holdout groups. The head of state[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner acknowledges partners’ support
By James Innocent In a one-day meeting held in Yei River County, officials from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), along with local government representatives, gathered to reflect on the achievements and progress made in the county. The meeting featured key government officials who play vital roles[Read More…]
Teenager stabs peer to death in Aweil town
By Hou Akot Hou A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for stabbing his friend, identified as Kuol Deng, to death on Tuesday in Aweil town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. The motive for the killing remains unclear, but a source from the Mathiang neighbourhood in Aweil revealed that the incident[Read More…]
Endless violence plagues Kajo-Keji County
By James Innocent The peace-building committee in Kajo-Keji County, in Central Equatoria State, reports a rise in violence that is hindering the return of refugees from Uganda. The violence, exacerbated by border tensions between Uganda and South Sudan, poses a major national concern. Acting paramount chief Lobia Ben wani and[Read More…]
Sports Financing Conference kicks off
By Philip Buda Ladu The first-ever Sports Financing Conference for South Sudan has kicked off in Juba with a resounding voice for a Public-Private Partnership to galvanize the sports’ potential in the young East African Country. Early this month, the Council of Ministers Chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit approved[Read More…]
How disinformation grips the nation’s psyche
By William Madouk Fake news peddlers have created an unnecessary sense of uncertainty and sleepless nights for the residents of Juba regarding alleged tensions or renewed fighting. Following Last week, Thursday’s shootout at the ex-spy chief’s residence in Tongping, propagandists took advantage of the situation to spread fear among citizens,[Read More…]
Akobo County ramps up security after deadly attacks
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Akobo County, Jonglei State, have increased security measures following a deadly attack and child abductions over the past two days. Two people were killed and three children were abducted in separate incidents believed to be carried out by suspected criminals from the neighboring Greater[Read More…]
UAP lawyer misses court again
By William Madouk Defense attorney Gabriel Anyar, representing UAP Insurance Company, failed to appear at the Juba High Court for a labor dispute involving terminated national staff. As a result, the court ordered a five-day adjournment to allow the defense lawyer time to present his case against the plaintiff’s petition,[Read More…]
SPLA-IO threatens to withdraw
By Bosco Bush Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) has threatened to withdraw from the implementation of the peace agreement’s security arrangements mechanisms. In a position paper addressed to the Presidential Advisor for Security Affairs and Chairperson of the National Transitional Committee, Hon. Tut Gatluak Manime, seen by this[Read More…]
Over 50 prosecutors, police investigators trained on Electoral Legal Framework
By Deng Ghai Deng More than 50 prosecutors and police investigators from Western Bahr El Ghazal, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, Warrap, and Lakes states gathered in Wau for a two-day workshop aimed at enhancing their understanding of South Sudan’s electoral framework and improving their ability to respond to electoral offenses.[Read More…]
UN renews call to end violence against women in South Sudan
By Bosco Bush United Nations Mission in South Sudan [UNMISS] has renewed calls to end all forms of violence against women as the country commences commemoration of the global 16 Day of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Women and girls around the world, including in South Sudan, continue to experience[Read More…]
Illegal checkpoints choke Warrap roads
By Yiep Joseph Despite repeated directives from the government, numerous illegal roadblocks continue to plague the road between Tonj and Wau. The 45-kilometre stretch is an ordeal for travelers. Travelling from Tonj town, in Tonj South County of Warrap State, to Wau in Western Bahr el Ghazal State has[Read More…]
Volleyball match to raise GBV awareness
By Deng Ghai Deng Jonglei state joined the world to celebrate 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in South Sudan. The multi-agency function in support of women and girls was celebrated under the country theme “Act now! Prevent and Respond to Violence against women and girls”. The global theme[Read More…]
Transport Ministry’s Technical Advisor dies at 71
By Manas James Okony David Martin Hassan, a respected leader in the civil aviation industry and the transport ministry’s technical advisor, passed away on Sunday at the age of 71, as confirmed by his family. In a statement to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, his brother, Paul Martin Hassan, revealed[Read More…]