By William Madouk Newly appointed Mayor of Juba, H.W Flora Gabriel Modi has promised to improve performance, uplift the city’s face by keeping it clean and green. H.W. Modi, the first female mayor, was sworn in alongside deputies, Mogga Franco Wani, Thiik Thiik Mayardit and Emmanuel Juma Diya, on[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Military defection hits SPLA-IO
By Bida Elly David Over 200 soldiers from Dr. Riek Machar’s SPLM/A-IO have switched allegiance to the Sudan Peoples Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the SPLM party led by President Salva Kiir. Lt. Gen. Simon Maguek Gai inclusive, the defectors were received by SPLM Party Secretary General Peter Lam Both on[Read More…]
Juba City is becoming a petrol station
From Highway A to Highway B, petrol stations are gradually replacing shops along the highways. That was last year. But this year, the word “gradual” is completely omitted and replaced by “rapid”. Petrol stations are rapidly replacing shops in Juba City. The tragedy is that one petrol station could occupy[Read More…]
When it gets out of hand
In life and at certain points in life, problems and hurts will come unsought and uninvited. They will challenge you badly and leave you without any choice. They will reduce you to nothing and lead you into believing that you were created by mistake. You will begin to question your[Read More…]
Police locks four over land wrangles
By Hou Akot Hou Police authorities in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, are holding four men for storming a church-based school over a land dispute. The four men reportedly stormed the New Life Ministry School premises, which is operating as a church-based institution. The institution, which[Read More…]
Over 11,000 returnees stranded
By Aweye Teddy Onam At least 11,000 returnees who fled Sudan war are stranded at Renk transit center and do not know where to go. According to Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, the stranded are South Sudanese born in Sudan, Humanitarian Affairs Minister Albino Akol Atak revealed[Read More…]
Over 24 million Sudanese need assistance- UN
By Mamer Abraham About 24.7 million Sudanese are in dire need of humanitarian assistance as a result of the ongoing conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), United Nations has disclosed. Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan,[Read More…]
Allan’s murder probe: US, UK demand credible process
By Mamer Abraham United Kingdom and the United States have issued a joint statement welcoming the formation of a committee to investigate the killing of American-British journalist Christopher Allen. Allen was killed while covering clashes between the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition on[Read More…]
Cabinet approves policy to support vulnerable
By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan’s council of ministers, in its regular meeting yesterday, approved the strategy and policy that will prompt the government and its partners to cater for needs of vulnerable groups in South Sudan. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management on had presented the “South[Read More…]
Women raise concern over delayed land policy
By Bida Elly David South Sudan women leaders and activists have expressed concerns over delayed national land policy, saying its absence hinders understanding their rights to land ownership. The women raised their concern during a one-day workshop organized by the South Sudan Land Alliance (SSLA) on Friday. National land[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Political Whirlwind: The Perils of Political Chameleons
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the tumultuous realm of South Sudanese politics, a disconcerting phenomenon continues to undermine the nation’s stability and development: political prostitution. This term aptly characterizes the frequent and often opportunistic shifts of allegiance by politicians and military personnel between the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In[Read More…]
At least 34 fistula patients treated in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou At least 34 patients who have been suffering from fistula complications have been treated successfully in the recent Operation Fistula campaign in Northern Bahr Ghazel state. Ten beneficiaries were women having uterus complications, and 24 were mild fistula cases, according to Reproductive Officer Ayuel Ayuel.[Read More…]
Cabinet passes arbitration bills
By Charles K Mark South Sudan cabinet on Friday passed two bills for the formation of the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing; and another one for the Compensation and Reparation Authority. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ruben Madol, presented the bills. Government spokesman, Michael Makuei Lueth, stated[Read More…]
Gov’t approves land allocation for army
By William Madouk South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) will have a designated land for military purposes, across the country. National Council of Ministers chaired by President Salva Kiir on Friday approved a proposal for demarcation and allocation of land to the army. Government spokesperson Michael Makuei disclosed to[Read More…]
Over 24 million Sudanese need assistance- UN
By Mamer Abraham United Nations has disclosed that 24.7 million Sudanese are in dire need of humanitarian assistance as a result of the ongoing conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan,[Read More…]
We censor media to protect journalists- Makuei
By Mamer Abraham Minister of Information and Government spokesperson, Michael Makuei Lueth, has dismissed a report that the government and the National Security Service censor media work. But Makuei admitted the removal of articles from newspapers, stressing that it was a means of protecting the public from hate speech[Read More…]
Gov’t differs with peace guarantors on elections
By William Madouk South Sudan Minister of Information has disagreed with UNMISS chief and the Troika countries over doubt on the conduct of elections due to pending provisions in the peace deal. Special Representative of the Secretary-General, who is also Head of the United Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS),[Read More…]
Juba city gets 1st female Mayor, minister Moro suspended
By Kiden Stela Mandela Central Equatoria state governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has appointed first female Mayor for Juba City and restructured the Municipal council. In series of gubernatorial decrees issued of on Friday, Adil suspended a state minister, making several other changes in Juba city council. In gender positive[Read More…]
Frequent changes in Central Bank Governors take toll on economy
By James Bilal In recent years, South Sudan has experienced a revolving door of central bank governors, raising concerns about the stability and effectiveness of the country’s monetary policy. The continuous change in leadership at the Central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has begun to take a significant[Read More…]
Inviting God to lift half of your burdens
We are always expected to keep our ears to the ground because God wants each one of us not to expect surprises in life. For most people, making it out of nowhere to somewhere has to them, been something impossible even for people who believed in God. God has a[Read More…]