By Manas James Around 200 returnees in Bor town, Jonglei State, are facing a desperate situation, lacking basic necessities such as food and shelter. The individuals fled Sudan to escape the ongoing war and have been struggling since their arrival on July 4, according to Stephen Kuel, the representative of[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Butchers protest price control
By Hou Akot Hou Butchers in Aweil town in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state of South Sudan are protesting a directive from the municipal authorities asking them to reduce meat prices. On Tuesday, the town council issued an Order for butchers to reduce the prices of beef and mutton. Mr.[Read More…]
Diaspora communities call for timely elections
By Mamer Abraham South Sudanese citizens in the diaspora have urged President Salva Kiir Mayardit to ensure elections are conducted without fail. The president was briefing South Sudanese community representatives from various US states in New York, on the situation in the country. However, the diaspora community also raised their[Read More…]
Late Professor Awou’s body arrives today
By Charles K Mark Administration of the Upper Nile University in Juba has announced that the remains of its vice chancellor, late Prof. Marial Awou Yol, will arrive at Juba International Airport from India today, Friday. Upper Nile University of South Sudan urged its teaching staff and students in Juba[Read More…]
Kiir networks at UN Assembly
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has taken advantage of the United Nations General Assembly’s sidelines to build networks. The Head of State had been spotted building merits at the New York summit in the United States to create more friends as well as entice investors who[Read More…]
Scarcity of expertise worsens land woes -Academician
By William Madouk A land expert from the University of Juba said the lack of qualified land management professionals aggravated land woes across the country. Dr. Duku Wani, an assistant professor of land and management at the University of Juba said the country has only three individuals with master’s degrees[Read More…]
Community Radio shuts over insecurity
By Manas James Radio Pochalla 88.0 FM, a community radio station operating in the Pochalla County headquarters, Pochalla town, has temporarily gone off air over ongoing conflict. Since Monday, Pochalla town in Jonglei state of South Sudan has witnessed sporadic clashes between local Anyuak youth and members of the SSPDF,[Read More…]
Power struggle ruins peace -Lomuro
By Aweye Teddy Onam Political conflicts and power struggles are the main reasons for the absence of genuine peace in South Sudan, Cabinet Affairs Minister, Dr. Elia Lomuro has said. Speaking on an occasion marking the International Day of Peace, at the Nyakuron Cultural Centre yesterday, Lomuro said the quest[Read More…]
Security reforms necessary for elections- Dr. Machar
By Bida Elly David Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) leader has reiterated that implementation of security arrangements is a prerequisite for the conduct of elections. The country is to conduct its first election at the end of the transition period in 2024, but much of the necessary tasks[Read More…]
We improved, lift arms embargo- Kiir tells UN
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has UN Security Council to lift arms embargo slapped on the country, saying it has made remarkable improvement on security. The president underlined achievements of his government since in 2018 after signing of a revitalized agreement on resolution of conflict in[Read More…]
South Sudan Parliament Overthrows Democracy: An In-depth Analysis of the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a controversial move, the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) of South Sudan has recently passed the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023. This bill, which is now awaiting presidential assent, has far-reaching implications for the country’s democratic process and has sparked intense debates[Read More…]
Is our path set at birth?
There is something called a quarter-life crisis. It is part of life. You are going to wake up one morning and find yourself mired in a trap so hard to escape. You could be a hard-working person and still fail at something. Maybe you are in your last year at[Read More…]
I can’t wait to become an old to teach other old men
I’m longing to become an old man, but it seems impossible. But all I have to believe in is Nelson Mandela’s quote that “It seems impossible until it is done”. My getting old seems impossible, but it will surely come. The saddest part of my longing to become old is[Read More…]
South Sudan expects normal rainfall
By Aweye Teddy Onam Most parts of South Sudan are projected to receive normal average conditions with rainfall ranging from 50-100mm between September 19th to 26th, 2023, according to a weather forecast by the South Sudan Civil Aviation indicated. The weekly weather forecast further indicates that many areas, including parts[Read More…]
Entrepreneurs demand privatization of waste management
By Charles K Mark Sections of business community in Juba are calling for the privatization of waste management by Juba City Council to achieve a safe, clean, and environmentally friendly. In an interview with the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the members said that their efforts towards cleaning the city[Read More…]
Islamic Council lauds leadership
By Bida Elly David Islamic Community has praised the South Sudan government for ignoring religious discrimination in the appointment of leadership. The praise came after the appointment of Abraham Goc as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and[Read More…]
Rumbek communities agree to coexist
By Yang Ater Yang Five communities of the Dinka Agar have agreed to Promote peaceful coexistence and share resources without discrimination. This resolution was reached after a five-day pre-migration dialogue conducted in Rumbek aimed at discussing ways to stop cattle theft and violence, including sexual violence by youths, ending conflict-inciting[Read More…]
Lobong urges Pibor traders to embrace peace
By Aweye Teddy Onam Eastern Equatoria State governor, Louis Lobong has urged businessmen from Gumuruk in Pibor to embrace peace to avoid destruction of trade. Lobong was addressing a group of cattle traders on Wednesday who trekked for 21 days with 300 cattle to reach Torit last Saturday. During his[Read More…]
Police under investigation training
By Yang Ater Yang At least 50 police in Rumbek are undergoing a three-day training on conducting interviews, investigating criminal cases, addressing gender-based violence and presenting cases in court. The training that started on Wednesday was organized by the United Nations Police (UNPOL) field office in Rumbek. UNPOL Deputy Field[Read More…]
Two abductees escape captivity
By Mamer Abraham Jonglei State authorities have confirmed that two women who were recently abducted by cattle raiders escaped from captivity and returned to the state. Elizabeth Nyadak John, the state minister for information and communication, said the women, identified as Nyareat Buom Tuong and Nyakueka Rial, reached Pajut town[Read More…]