By Ijoo Bosco Modi At least five people have been arrested in the Nadapal border town of Kapoeta East County in Eastern Equatoria State over the shooting of SSPDF soldiers. The event reportedly happened last week when the soldiers were gathering timber to pitch their tents when they encountered armed[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Yakani pushes for mandatory sign language
By William Madouk Civil society activist in South Sudan calls on the government to consider mandatory sign language to enhance communication with people with hearing and speech impairments. Mr. Edmund Yakani, the executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said it’s time for the public and private[Read More…]
South Sudan’s political prospect on focus
Deputy Minister of Justice Joseph Malek Arop discusses political status and legislative readiness for 2024 elections. By William Madouk South Sudan prepares for its first general elections in December 2024, but the landscape seems under challenges; as some political parties are already on track, others appear unprepared. To better understand[Read More…]
On Friday national staff working for UAP Insurance Company staged a protest after they were locked from accessing their work for demanding higher wages. The staff, who are part of East Africa, are seeking fair treatment from international insurance companies. They demanded that they should be paid the same amount[Read More…]
No age limit for politicians-Makuei
By Charles K Mark South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Telecommunication and Postal Services has highlighted that the country does not have age limits for political contest. In a weekly press briefing, last Friday in Juba, Micheal Makuei Lueth, urged citizens to be knowledgeable of the country’s transitional constitution. The government[Read More…]
No deal reached with US oil firm- Minister, Bak
By Aweye Teddy Onam and Mamer Abraham South Sudan’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning dismissed a report that the government has signed a 3-billion-dollar agreement with an American oil company. The report speculated that Caltech Trading Corporation would partner with the government to purchase and take over the shares[Read More…]
Deputy Minister defends controversial recently passed Election Act
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan’s Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Joseph Malek Arop, has maintained that allotting five percent of lawmakers to be appointed by the elected president would increase inclusivity in parliament. Last week, the parliament controversially passed the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023, with[Read More…]
All we had was a little cup of hope
There are things I didn’t know, but growing up and life has come to teach me so harshly. I came to realize, somehow, lately, in my younger life, that God could put a smile on your face for one month and then take that smile away for years. He will[Read More…]
Dear death, how long are you going to rob people?
Toronto boys rob people, but people always point in the direction they have taken. But death robs people and no one could say it has gone this way or that way. The cowardly death does not even greet people after it has robbed them of a very important person. Death[Read More…]
Activist calls for complete implementation of the agreement
By Mamer Abraham Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has called for complete implementation of the peace agreement. Yakani’s statement follows the statement by the national minister for information, Michael Makuei Lueth, that the forces would be deployed without commanders due to delayed opposition group[Read More…]
Opposition party endorses Kiir for 2024 polls
By William Madouk Just 15 months until the December 2024 general elections, President Salva Kiir is garnering more political support, not only from his SPLM party but also from other allies, as the national agenda political parties have vowed to rally behind his candidature. Speaking to the No. 1 Citizen[Read More…]
SPLM youth leader accused of double-dealing
By Deng Athian Aweil East County SPLM youth members have accused their chairman, Garang Mou Anyar of being an active member of South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) and have called for his removal. The youth who raised the complaint wrote a petition for his dismissal. The petition letter accused the[Read More…]
Minister cautions journalist, artists against hate speech
By Ijoo Bosco Modi The state minister of Culture, Youth and Sport has called on Eastern Equatoria media practitioners and artists to desist from hate speech as the country heads for the 2024 election. Margrate Idwa Okuye, while closing a five-day training by “I am Peace Africa” on election reporting[Read More…]
National budget contains planning gaps
By Charles K Mark Civil Society activists have called for a review of the national budget for 2023-2024, stating that it lacks priority and neglects resources envelopes. In a comprehensive budget analysis report conducted by the Institute of Social Policy and Research and released last week, the activists said there[Read More…]
Farmers appeal for support
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Chairperson of Magwi County Agriculture Union has urged the government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the county to support the sector. Mr. Lotto Joseph, said farmers need Saving and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) to boost their production. SACCOs are voluntary associations where members regularly pool their[Read More…]
Online sales launch excites users in Juba
By Charles K Mark Online buyers in Juba welcome with excitement the launch of the first-ever, largest online market space, ANASELL.COM. Anasell.com is an online market platform expected to not only connect South Sudan customers to the global market but also provide a secure and convenient environment for sellers and[Read More…]
UNMISS trains police on investigation
By Yang Ater Yang A three-day training program to enhance the skills of law enforcement officers in conducting interviews, investigating criminal cases, concludes in Lakes state. The training also aimed at addressing gender-based violence, improving information gathering and case presentation procedures in court. United Nations Police (UNPOL) field office in[Read More…]
Police urged to exercise professionalism
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Eastern Equatoria state police commissioner urged police to uphold professionalism and ensure safety and security without fear or favor, in line with the South Sudan constitution. Major General James Monday Enoka asserts that the police are tasked with fostering a secure, stable and safe nation where[Read More…]
UPDF presence in Kajo-Keji irks community
By Bida Elly David Nyaingamuda village residents in Bori Boma, Central Equatoria State have raised concerns about Ugandan People Defense Forces’ deployment inside South Sudan. Youth coordinator in Bori Boma who spoke on condition of anonymity to this outlet said the presence of UPDF and youth have camped at Lowili[Read More…]
Kiir can’t overstep IGAD’s Sudan mediation position
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan’s government has reserved its readiness to lead the mediation process of ending the conflict in Sudan, referring the parties to the IGAD-Quartet-led process. The Sudanese government, led by Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, has declined several attempts to negotiate an end to the conflict, protesting Kenyan President William[Read More…]