By Charles K. Mark Acting Commissioner of Pochalla South County, Owiti Olung, said relative calm has returned to the area after the fierce fighting between the army and armed youth. Intensified clashes ensued on September 17, resulting in the killing of a former area South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF)[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Juba, Kampala agree to fight trade fraud
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Revenue Authority and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation on the Application Programming Interface (API) meant to fight the smuggling of goods. Heads of the two institutions signed the MoU at Uganda Revenue Authority Headquarters, on[Read More…]
My powers are stripped off-Minister Moro
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agencies, Moro Isaac Jenesio said he is handicapped and stripped of his constitutional powers by the state governor. He said his roles were taken out and reassigned to entrusted state ministers and advisors close to governor, Emmanuel[Read More…]
Ayii sets condition to pay crash victims
By William Madouk Embattled South Sudanese businessman, Ayii Duang Ayii, who came out of prison on Tuesday, accepts to pay compensation for the victims of the Pieri plane crash, but with conditions. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Mr. Ayii, who spent 21 days in the Juba Central Prison, said he[Read More…]
Parliament’s Troubling Decision: Undermining Democracy and Fueling Discord
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a startling move, the South Sudan Parliament passed the National Elections Act 2012, Amendment Bill 2023, which has raised serious concerns about the future of democracy in the country. This bill grants the elected president the unprecedented power to appoint 5 percent of legislators, undermining[Read More…]
When you chase life and you are left farther behind
I have been to the hospitals, and I have also shared a room with a dying person. I have seen families struggle with virtually nothing to save the life of their only son and most times, it ends with tears and pain. Most times, it is not about how much[Read More…]
All parties hold key to elections-SPLM-IO
By Mamer Abraham Main opposition party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has reaffirmed that it will not take part in the elections if the prerequisites for polls are not met The party’s Deputy Chairman Nathaniel Oyet Pierino on Monday doubts that without the implementation of all the[Read More…]
Minister calls for computerization of pension system
By Charles K Mark South Sudan National Minister of Public Affairs has called for digitalization of the pension system to safeguard files and ensure senior citizens receive their benefits. Speaking during the launch of the South Sudan Pensioners’ Association (SSPA), Minister Joseph Bangasi Bakasoro says the exercise enhances safety of[Read More…]
Granting President powers to appoint MPs undemocratic-activist
By Mamer Abraham A rights defender in Jonglei State says granting the president the power to appoint 5 percent members to the national parliament was a slap on tenets of democracy. On Monday, the parliament controversially passed the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023. An Article in the Bill[Read More…]
South Sudan gets Thuraya agent
By William Madouk Gate for Technologies (G4T) has been appointed as a new agent for the United Arab Emirates satellite services operator Thuraya in South Sudan. This was revealed on Tuesday during the official launch of Thuraya in the country under the theme “Thuraya connecting the people of South Sudan.”[Read More…]
Trader nabbed over prohibited goods
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) of South Sudan, are holding a trader of selling banned alcoholic drink, known as Star-Gin. NBGs police commissioner, Philip Madut Tong, said the trader hired a truck loaded with goods from Juba, which was seized when[Read More…]
Jonglei fumes over killing, abduction of returnees
By William Madouk South Sudan’s Jonglei State has condemned attacks on returnees between Akobo East and West that led to death of 12 people and abduction of 5 children. The State Minister of Information, Elizabeth Nyadak said the victims were returnees from Ethiopia. “The perpetrators went away with five children—three[Read More…]
Futuyo under probe over missing salaries
By Bida Elly David South Sudan national Parliament on Tuesday resolved to launch an investigative against Western Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba. The Parliament resolved to set up a committee, tasked to investigate claims of misappropriation of salary arrears meant for official of defunct states which were amalgamated[Read More…]
No leader has yet understood why Pope Francis chose a Fiat car instead of a V8
By Malek Arol Dhieu Six months later after His Holiness Pope Francis was ushered into the most prestigious car, V8, but refused and entered a taxi car to shepherd him to the Presidential Palace, none of the leaders, especially the President and his five Vices, took time to ponder over[Read More…]
Win or lose, survival of the fittest in a savaging world (Part 3)
This time, I was traveling to a certain part of the country. I want to see my mother and siblings there. It has been three years since I left them to look for greener pastures, but it has never been easy for me. Mum has always prayed for me to[Read More…]
Don’t sell your future for the present
By Abraham Kuch Luiny Akuot In ancient days, birthright was considered something very special, making the firstborn to be given blessings. Even in our day, it’s the responsibility of the first son to take over when the father is dead or weak. For instance, Isaac had two sons, Jacob and[Read More…]
Tension remains high in Pochalla
By Charles K Mark Tension remains high in Pochalla County as armed youth continue to exchange gunshots with the government forces stationed there. On Monday, Col. Joseph Okony Okwom Othow was killed in fierce fighting with armed youth. Army spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said the commander was killed[Read More…]
Murder suspect arrested in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A suspected serial killer who has been on the run for months has been apprehended. The alleged murderer was nabbed on Sunday morning in highland areas in Marial-Diing Village of Madhol Payam in Aweil East County of Northern Bahr El Gazal State. The suspect, identified as[Read More…]
Free Fistula operation starts in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang National Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Lakes State Ministry of Health and partners, has started a 10-day fistula operation treatment camp in the Rumbek State Hospital. Dr. Barnaba Bol Amukpiu, acting director general of the Lakes State Ministry of Health, stated that the state[Read More…]
UNMISS empowers Aweil North residents
By Hou Akot Hou United Nations Mission in South Sudan Civil Affairs Division held a one-day workshop on peacebuilding and reconciliation for residents of Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, on Friday. The meeting was attended by chiefs, women, youth, and residents as a whole at Gok-Machar, the[Read More…]