By William Madouk South Sudan shoots rocket high to attain first-ever historic win in the ongoing Basketball World Cup with 89–69 points against China in Manila, Philippines. This comes after the Bright Stars suffered a calamitous defeat in their opening match of the tournament against Puerto Rico with a 101-96[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Government’s inaction: Fueling the menace of “Niggers” in Juba, South Sudan
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the bustling city of Juba, South Sudan, a concerning and alarming trend has emerged in recent years – the rise of a group of young individuals, unruly juveniles branding themselves as “Niggers.” This group, composed mainly of disenchanted juveniles, has rapidly grown in size and[Read More…]
Fractured Bonds; The erosion of family cohesion amidst greed, jealousy
By Anna Akuch Maker In a world where the saying “Blood is thicker than water” once symbolized unbreakable family ties, the fabric of these bonds underwent a remarkable transformational decay. The belief that family stands as an unwavering pillar of support: irrespective of wealth or status, is being challenged by[Read More…]
At least 200 households get fruit trees seedlings
By Yang Ater Yang. At least two hundred (200) households have benefited from 1,000-fruit tree seedling distribution in Rumbek East County, Lakes State. Peace Canal, in collaboration with Rumbek East County local government, distributed the seedlings comprising mango, guava, and lemon fruit trees. The distribution targeted 200 households in three[Read More…]
Governor Cleto urges Women to lead dialogues
By Charles K Mark Western Bahr El Gazel State governor, Hon. Sarah Cleto Hassan urged women to lead community dialogues in order to realize genuine peace in South Sudan. The governor was speaking during closure of a six-day training of trainers (ToT) workshop, in Wau. She said despite the fact[Read More…]
Youth Union suspends Chairperson
By Ngor Deng Matem Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Youth Union Chairperson has been slapped with a three-month suspension from running the state youth affairs. This suspension was passed by the NBGs Youth Union Council against their chairperson, Tito Awen Bol. According to letter signed by the speaker of the[Read More…]
Northern Bahr El Ghazel State receives SSP 221 million School capitation grants
By Ngor Deng Matem Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) has received about SSP 221 million as 2023 school capitation grants. Director General of state ministry of general Education and Instructions, Santino Bol Akot disclosed while presenting NBGs education report, recently. He said at least 674 schools across the state,[Read More…]
Police detains Construction Company driver over murder
By Yang Ater Yang A driver working for a major national road construction company, African Resource Corporation (ARC), has been arrested for murder in Lakes State. The driver allegedly intentionally crushed and killed the project manager, identified as Besbele Tesfaya, along with assistant manager, Daniel Amana. The incident reportedly occurred[Read More…]
Attack on spiritual leader’s home claims three lives
By Yien Gattuor At least three people have been killed when suspected armed youth launched two attacks in Mayom County, Unity State last week. The attacks were reportedly staged at the home of spiritual leader Gatdeng, at Khani, an area in Mayom County last week, according to a local official.[Read More…]
SPLM party receives 35 opposition defectors
By William Madouk A group of 35 members of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) have defected to the ruling SPLM party. Under Colonel Padhor Marier Khor in Rubkona County, the group announced its defection to the ruling SPLM yesterday at Unity State capital, Bentiu. Unity state governor, Joseph[Read More…]
Church names army in manhandling clerics, Christians
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria Internal Provence Anglican Communion (CEIPAC) holds South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) responsible for attacking, torturing, and looting Christians in Yei River County. In a statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the church Bishops stated that SSPDF soldiers on the 24th and[Read More…]
South Sudan eyes BRICS to leverage ailing economy
By Bida Elly David South Sudan has expressed readiness to join BRICS union in a quest to strengthen its position towards economic growth and political stability. BRICS, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is a union established in 2001 with the aim of boosting economic and[Read More…]
Chaos on Juba’s streets: Urgent reforms needed to curb taxi and tri-cyclist anarchy
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the heart of Juba, a disturbing trend of lawlessness and recklessness has emerged among taxi drivers and tri-cyclists (commonly referred to as Racksher riders). This blatant disregard for traffic rules and the safety of fellow road users has plunged the city’s streets into[Read More…]
Warrap state disputes media survey
By William Madouk Warrap state has rubbished a survey by Eye Radio online that places the state governor, Manhiem Bol Malek, as least-performing among others, in the transitional unity government. The Governor’s press secretary, James Ayiek, terms the survey as “bias, politically motivated and not based on factual activity.” Eye[Read More…]
Food Shortage hits WedWiel Refugees camp
By Ngor Deng Matem Refugees who fled the war in Sudan and are sheltering at WedWiel resettlement camp in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state again facing the brunt of hunger due to food shortage. They said this food shortage that has hit the camp poses their lives to risks.[Read More…]
Northern Corridor states to tackle cross-border crimes
By William Madouk Warrap state earmarks Northern Corridor Conference scheduled for September 2023 to address pesky inter-communal and other inter-state crimes. The press secretary in the office of the state governor, James Ayiek Bath said that Northern Corridor states collaborate to end insecurity by armed groups, along common borders. “They[Read More…]
Stray dogs’ shooting frightens residents
By Yang Ater Yang Over one hundred street dogs have been killed in an ongoing shooting exercise in Yirol West Town, Lakes State, leaving residents in fear. Yirol West County authorities with directives from the state governor ordered the shooting spray to eliminate dogs around the town. The[Read More…]
Attack leaves 3 dead, 2 children abducted
By Manas James Three people have been killed and at least two children abducted on Thursday when armed bandits launched an attack in Nyirol County, Jonglei State. Nyirol County commissioner, James Bol Makuey confirmed the incident to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, saying the attack was on travelers. He said the[Read More…]
Gov’t issues stern warning on wrong flag
By Charles K Mark South Sudan Media Authority has issued warning against printing of any flag that doesn’t conform to the national symbol. The stringent warning was directed to media houses, advertising agencies, and printing companies to immediately cease printing what doesn’t reflect South Sudan national flag. Media Authority’s managing[Read More…]
Land grabbing provokes governor Adil to cancel demarcation
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State governor has issued a gubernatorial order stopping demarcation, allotment, and showing of plots in five payams of Juba County. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony’s order came in response to continuous cases of land grabbing registered by the state authority in the five payams.[Read More…]