By William Madouk Government of South Sudan ponders to deploy unified forces (NUF) with sticks after all pleas to UN Security Council to lift arms embargo seems fruitless. Minister of Information, Micheal Makuei told the press after council of ministers meeting, on Friday. He said that the uniforms donated[Read More…]
Year: 2023
A letter to unborn [Part 7]
Dear unborn children, Hoping that this letter finds you in good mood. I’m here for the eighth times to bring to you the latest development in your broken world. But don’t expect something interesting from me this time. I understand that these words hurt and I’m sorry but I have[Read More…]
The power of hope in God; the true path of safety
By Abraham Kuch luiny Akuot I came to realize that hope is a powerful force that drives us forward, even in the darkest of times. It gives us strength to persevere and the belief that there is something greater waiting for us on the other side. When it comes to[Read More…]
Diaspora South Sudanese call for unity, youth empowerment
By Gladys Fred Kole Chairperson of African community council of south Australian argues that the people of South Sudan need to be united to be able to fight instability. Denis Yengi in his own words said “we can only bring development and create more opportunities for our people and[Read More…]
Gumke pledges funding for youth convention
By Mamer Abraham Deputy Minister of interior, David Marial Gumke has promised that his office will fund December 2023 National Youth Convention. Gumke also promised to advocate for more funding for the youth in parliament, urging them to shun violence and unite across the country. “The ministry of interior,[Read More…]
Students cry over lack of government support
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudanese students studying in Moyo district of Uganda have decried lack of government support towards their accomplishment of studies. The president of the Moyo District South Sudanese Students Association (MOSSUSA) said there are no stakeholders who give them advice or guidance, and they lack[Read More…]
Girl takes over Abdelbagi’s office
By William Madouk A girl temporarily assumed office of the vice president for the service cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi, on Thursday under girls’ mentorship in the leadership role. The mentorship initiative, dubbed “Girls Take over Offices” programmes is held under the theme “Invest in Girl’s Rights: Our Leadership, Our well-Being.”[Read More…]
Gov’t mulls rolling civic education in schools
By William Madouk Government plans to incorporate civic education into primary and secondary school curricula to shape children into good citizens. Vice President for service cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol revealed this during “Girls Take over Offices” mentorship programme. He said that the fear of the unknown and wrong perceptions[Read More…]
Activist appeals for end to arbitrary arrests, disappearance
By Mamer Abraham Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN) calls for an end to the illegal arrest and disappearance of people. Bol Deng Bol, Chairman of the Jonglei Civil Society Network made the call following a mysterious disappearance of some youth, hailing from the state. Biar Ajak Marol (in picture[Read More…]
Gov’t ready to form electoral institutions
By Charles K Mark Minister of Foreign Affairs and International corporations, Dr. James Pitia Morgan, said government is ready to form electoral institutions. He disclosed this after a meeting between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the Norwegian Special Envoy for South Sudan and Sudan, Jon Anton Johnson, at State[Read More…]
Don’t be tribalistic-Nunu warns lawmakers
By Bida Elly David Speaker of transitional national legislative assembly has warned lawmakers against ethnic division in parliament while tackling matters of public concern. Jema Nunu Kumba made the urge after observing some lawmakers siding with their communities during parliamentary discussions, this week. “Mentioning tribes in our interaction tantamount[Read More…]
End inter-communal violence
By Kiden Stela Mandela Intercommunal conflicts are threatening the security of citizens more than civil war in the country, the government must take decisive action to bring the practice to an end. The genesis of these cyclic conflicts can’t be traced as sporadic revenge attacks continue, mostly among[Read More…]
EU launches education, resilience project
By Charles K Mark European Union (EU) has launched a project to benefit more than 120,000 South Sudanese through the promotion of education and supporting resilience. Target of the project is to strengthen education, resilience, and social cohesion in areas where there are high numbers of displaced people or[Read More…]
Man kills in-law over dowry
By Yien Gattour Authorities in Mayom County, Unity State of South Sudan, have reported that a young man has been killed by his brother-in-law over refusal to pay dowry. The suspect, who had a history of claiming dowry, was not arrested but is still being looked after by[Read More…]
Bee farmers receive modern hives
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State government and United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (UNFAO) have handed over 500 modern honey production, processing, and logistic equipment to beekeepers in Wulu County. The equipment, donated by UNFAO will support 10 groups of beekeepers in increasing honey production and processing. Minister[Read More…]
Adil initiates MoU for investment deal
By Mamer Abraham Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has directed the relevant state ministries to formulate the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an investment contract with Sangmu HK International Company Ltd. This came after the governor held a meeting with the company delegation led by Mr. Peny[Read More…]
Jonglei, GPAA claim inter-communal conflict, politicized
By Mamer Abraham Jonglei State governor and the Chief Administrator of Greater Pibor have complained of interference by some politicians in the recurring communal conflict between the two areas. Lokole Amee, the chief administrator of the Greater Pibor, told the August House that some politicians were lobbying for their[Read More…]
Aweil launches Measles, Polio vaccination drive
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Ministry of Health, backed by World Health Organization, has launched measles and polio vaccination campaign. The vaccination drive launched on Monday targeting over 36,000 children from 6 months to 59 months old, will last for seven days. Awerial County Medical Director, Dr. James Manyiel[Read More…]
Missing girl found dead
By Hou Akot Hou A young girl was found dead hanging in a tree in Rum-Aguer Abiem village, Northern Bahr El Gazal State, after going missing on Monday. The police director in Aweil East County, Mr. Pinydiing Makuac Kuol, said the disappearance of the 16-year-old girl identified as Nyirou[Read More…]
Nine innovators compete for $10k MTN MoMo technology
By William Madouk At least nine web developers and entrepreneurs are in a tight race to pocket $10,000 in MTN South Sudan’s first-ever Mobile Money (MoMo) Access Programming Interface (API) hackathon. This hackathon, organized by MTN Group Fintech, allows third parties to come up with innovative ideas to accelerate[Read More…]