By Aweye Teddy Onam U.S. Embassy in South Sudan calls on the transitional unity government to ensure a safe environment for provision of humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable population in the country. In a statement, the U.S. government joined UNICEF, in condemning the September 23 attack on trucks returning,[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Tension in Kajo-keji is very high today because the authorities from South Sudan and Uganda did not speed up settling the border issues. In May Last year, foreign soldiers crossed the border and started killing SSPDF in the country. What happened last year in Magwi County of the Eastern Equatoria[Read More…]
Three governors, chief administrator to face parliament
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Parliament has resolved to summon three governors and one chief administrator over severe insecurity in their respective regions. This follows rampant incidents of insecurity across the country. Recently two women and 8 traders in Warrap State, were killed. Tension between Jonglei State and[Read More…]
Public address on corruption (Part II)
By Nyak Lam My humble chiefs, the sub-chiefs, the older community leaders, the company’s stakeholders, the head teachers of all our schools cheering with us today and the community members, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Thanks for coming back today to continue our public address from where we ended[Read More…]
The less fortunate at the bottom of the pyramid
You know when you are just a struggling young man in an unforgiving world, the best thing you can do is to do what you can even without success. This is what I have to do as a young man. I have to wake up in the morning to[Read More…]
A letter to the sleeping Economic Cluster
It is sad to bring to your attention that the South Sudanese Pounds (SSP); the currency bearing the portrait of the founding father Dr. John Garang de Mabior, has clashed with the United States Dollar (USD) and got injured on the head. This is not the first time it has[Read More…]
Yambio gets new urban water supply System
By Charles K. Mark South Sudan government, UNICEF, and partners witnessed inauguration urban water supply system in Yambio town, Western Equatoria State, on Thursday. Estimated to serve about 45,600 urban residents, the project marks a significant step to sustainable and safe water supply to foster better health and improve lives.[Read More…]
MP suggests dissolution of administrative areas
By Bida Elly David A lawmaker at the National Assembly has suggested the dissolution of the three administrative areas to address continuous conflict in those areas. The suggestion was raised during parliamentary discussions on the alarming insecurity in parts of the country. Peter Gatkuoth Moyong, representing Uror County of Jonglei[Read More…]
Kiir, Putin boost ties
By William Madouk South Sudan President Salva Kiir and Vladimir Putin of Russia, on Thursday held a meeting, committing to strengthen bilateral ties and trade relations. Kiir left Juba on Wednesday for Moscow to meet Putin in a gesture to heighten bilateral ties. “In their meeting this morning, President Kiir[Read More…]
Public address on corruption (Part I)
By Tr. Nyak Lam My humble chiefs, the sub-chiefs, the order community leaders, the company stakeholders, the head teachers of all our schools cheering with us today and the community members, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Here is your son Nyak Lam, so privileged to host you today on this[Read More…]
You and your God
In every battle of life, there is one thing we must not lose and that is hope. In the history of mankind, we have had wars fought by a few men against a majority and they won against the majority because of one simple mercenary and that is hope. In[Read More…]
Time to embark on research before making any decision
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Many of you will see or think of it as a lack of professionalism, but it’s a reality that shapes our way of making decisions, a reality that improves our mode of production to fit our market in a way that we should not underproduce[Read More…]
Literally, South Sudan as a country craves peace; yet the citizens are armed to the teeth with illicit light weapons and small arms, which only breeds instability. Not that the absence of light weapons and small arms proliferation among the civil community automatically translates to peace, but it brings in[Read More…]
UNHCR appeals for urgent assistance for refugees, returnees
By Mamer Abraham Returnees and refugees in Wedwil Refugee Settlement are in need of urgent interventions to manage the growing food crisis, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has appealed. Julius Taban Philip, the assistant commissioner for refugees at the Commission for Refugees Affairs in Northern Bahr El[Read More…]
Police spirits up for 2024 polls
By William Madouk As the 2024 general election approaches, the South Sudan National Police Service has developed a strategic plan for security actions before, during and after polls. The aim of the Election Security Action Plan 2024 is to ensure the safety and security of all participants during the electoral[Read More…]
Angelina’s deadlock ended- SPLM-IO
By Bida Elly David South Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) and SPLM-IG, resolved a deadlock that hovered over Angelina Teny, owing to her appointment as a minister of Interior, on Tuesday evening. Angelia, a former Minister of Defense and Veterans’ Affairs was sacked in early March by President[Read More…]
Parliament convenes on South Sudan-Uganda border dispute
By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan Transitional National Legislative Assembly is set to convene in an extraordinary sitting today to discuss dispute on border, between Kajo-Keji County of Central Equatoria State and Uganda. The session was adjourned yesterday after House Speaker Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba failed to show up and[Read More…]
The army that protects the nation should behave in such a manner that the citizens of this country are able to respect them also. It is sad news that on the 23rd of this month, the Mobile Soldiers of the South Sudan People’s Defense Force killed three civilians and wounded[Read More…]
Yei doctors resort to torches for surgery amid power shortage
By James Innocent Yei River County in Central Equatoria state of South Sudan is grappling with a power supply issue, as the county’s electricity usage exceeds its capacity. Power shortage caused significant disruptions at the main hospital (Yei Civil Hospital), forcing medical personnel to use torches for surgery. County Commissioner[Read More…]
Security amasses 79 illegal firearms
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil Town on Tuesday collected 79 firearms in a one-day surprise disarmament exercise. Officers searched homes for illegal firearms nearly the whole day, leading to the closure of schools, businesses, and public institutions. The firearms collected include 58 riffles, 8 PKMs and 8 pistols.[Read More…]