By Yiep Joseph Former Central Equatoria State Governor Clement Wani Konga was among a group of visionaries recognized as Community Champions at the 2nd Mundari Cultural Festival in Terekeka County. The award, presented by the Terekeka County Youth Association, acknowledged their contributions to peacebuilding, community empowerment, and the overall advancement[Read More…]
News
Health Ministry receives SSP 1 billion for cholera response
By Bosco Bush Ministry of Health received a cheque worth one billion South Sudanese Pounds from the Ministry of Finance and Planning to combat the cholera outbreak in South Sudan. South Sudan declared a cholera outbreak in October 2024. As of 7 January 2025, more than 17,581 cases have been[Read More…]
At least 23 perish in a day-Police
By Philip Buda Ladu A series of violent incidents, including killings, assaults, and inter-communal clashes, with 23 deaths, have been reported across the country in the last 24 hours. According to a security report released by the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS), while the overall security situation has[Read More…]
Comedian Nhomjong seeks medical assistance
By William Madouk A renowned South Sudanese comedian Mr. Anglo Arop Ngor aka Mosquito Nhomjong needs help. The family is appealing to well-wishers and the community to assist with his much-needed medical bill. Mr. Mosquito Nhomjong has been allegedly bedridden for nearly over a year, according to the family[Read More…]
Anyuak Chief passes on at Gambella Hospital
By Manas James Okony Anyuak community in Akobo County, Jonglei State, is mourning the loss of Chief Omot Okwier, widely known as Chief Atii, who passed away on Sunday evening at a hospital in Ethiopia’s Gambella region. John Okei Okei, a representative of Akobo County in the Jonglei State Legislative[Read More…]
Community demands removal of Aneet buffer zone commander
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir Mayardit has been urged to remove Maj-Gen Joseph Kuai Ajak from his position as buffer zone commander in Aneet, a contested area between Warrap State and Abyei Administrative Area. During a meeting of the Twic Mayardit Community Association in Juba, Ms. Achan Agoth Akiec,[Read More…]
Gov’t uses ‘investigative committees’ to conceal accountability-activist
By Yiep Joseph Over the years, it has become a common response of governments in South Sudan, to form investigative committees to solve various issues affecting the country but no definite results have been achieved. Ranging from conflict resolution, disaster management to other concerns, a debate sparks on effectiveness of[Read More…]
MTN launches eSIM card
By William Madouk MTN South Sudan has announced the launch of its eSIM card (embedded SIM), a digital version that provides customers with the same functionality as a traditional physical SIM card. MTN South Sudan is the first telecommunication firm to introduce eSIM technology in the country. On Friday, Monzer[Read More…]
Two drivers detained over carelessness
By Hou Akot Hou Traffic police in Tonj South County, Warrap State, have detained two drivers between Wednesday and Thursday, following accusations of causing accidents and damaging a shop. The first incident, occurred when a driver of a heavy truck loaded with goods, en route to Aweil via Wau from[Read More…]
Canada announces additional humanitarian support
By Staff writer Embassy of Canada in South Sudan has announced an increase in its humanitarian assistance to address the escalating crisis stemming from the ongoing conflict in Sudan. In a statement, the Canadian Embassy revealed an additional One million Canadian Dollars ($1 million) in funding allocated to the International[Read More…]
Jonglei governor orders audit of institutions
By William Madouk Jonglei State Governor, Mr. Mahjoub Biel Turuk, has ordered an audit of all state institutions to enhance transparency and accountability. The directive follows recent discrepancies between the governor and his deputy regarding the expenditure of Personal Income Tax (PIT) funds. In a letter dated January 9th addressed[Read More…]
SPLA-IO calls for Western Equatoria clash probe
By Bosco Bush Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) has demanded an immediate investigation into a clash between its forces and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) that occurred in Kubri Bou, Nagero County, Western Equatoria State on Saturday. On Saturday, SSPDF Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang told[Read More…]
Pibor prioritizes service delivery in SSP 7.9 billion budget
By Manas James Okony Council of Ministers of Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) approved a budget of SSP 7.9 billion for 2024/2025 fiscal year on Friday, with a strong emphasis on service delivery. Following the cabinet’s first session for 2025, GPAA Information Minister Jacob Werchum Jouk spoke to No. 1[Read More…]
Audit National Transitional Committee-Civil society demands
By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist has urged the government and the National Audit Chamber to launch an immediate audit of the dissolved National Transitional Committee (NTC) to ensure transparency in utilization of peace funds. The call for an audit comes on the heels of the recent reconstitution[Read More…]
Governor proposes special court for Jonglei-Pibor recycling violence
By Yiep Joseph Jonglei State Governor, Mahjoub Biel Turuk has proposed establishment of a special court to try suspected criminals from within and the neighboring Greater Pibor Administrative Area. This proposal comes amid persistent intercommunal violence between the two sides, despite numerous efforts by national and state governments, as[Read More…]
Daunting challenges await new NTC Chair
By William Madouk The newly appointed leadership of National Transitional Committee (NTC) faces an overwhelming challenge: to clean up the mess left by former leadership led by, Tut Gatluak Manime. President Salva Kiir on Friday dissolved the previous NTC, a body tasked with implementation of the 2018 agreement, removing the[Read More…]
Rabies vaccination Campaign to begin in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Ministry of Animal Resources in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has launched a vaccination campaign to combat rabies in Aweil town. The vaccination targets 1,500 dogs against the deadly disease. Director-General of the Ministry, Samuel Ajing Uguak, announced on Thursday that the campaign will prioritize dogs[Read More…]
Dinka Malual prevents Rezigat Nomads from entering
By Hou Akot Hou Dinka Malual Peace Committee in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, has prevented Rezigat nomads from driving cattle into the border areas of Gok-machar before 15th February. This comes in the wake of ongoing unrest that is still raging in Sudan like in Darfur[Read More…]
Imehejek administrator warns against unnecessary bush-burning
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Imehejek administrative area are warning communities against the unnecessary burning of fires, fearing that the flames could still consume agricultural produce in gardens. Imehejek Chief Administrator Mathew Oromo cautioned his communities to avoid past scenarios in which reckless burning during the dry season destroyed hundreds[Read More…]
Woman commits suicide in Rumbek North
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State reported that a 20-year-old woman committed suicide by hanging herself, leaving behind a four-month-old baby girl. Police spokesperson Major Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed that on January 9, 2025, the breastfeeding mother took her own life using a rope in Akhorkor village in[Read More…]