By Steady Ayuen In the 21st century, girls are duped by risky forced marriages. Around 9% of the girls in South Sudan are married at the age of 15, while 52% get married at the age of 18. With these prevalence rates, one can tell that child marriage is, of[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Ghanaian peacekeepers receive UN honors
By Gladys Fred Kole At least 268 United Nations Police officers from Ghana Serving For Peace in Bentiu have received the prestigious UN medal for demonstrating commitment and dedication in the performance of their mandated duties. Police commissioner for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Christine Fossen, officiated[Read More…]
Attackers abduct two children
By Manas James Two children were abducted when an armed group waylaid returnees in Pulturuk Payam of Nyirol County, Jonglei State on Sunday, authorities said. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, James Bol Makuey, the county commissioner, said the victims met their fate while en route to Pulturuk[Read More…]
Returnees register ahead of food distribution
By Yien Gattuor Mead Unity State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), have on Friday commenced registration of returnees from Sudan. RRC Chairperson, William Ruot Riak Teny said the registration of the returnees at is being conducted ahead of food distribution by World[Read More…]
Rumbek sets water tariffs
By Yang Ater Yang Communities of greater Rumbek have resolved to revive collection of water tariffs from residents to cover operation and maintenance expenses of facilities. The resolution was adopted during a one-day stakeholders’ workshop organized to devise water management mechanisms. The Centre for Emergency Development Support (CEDS) and Lakes[Read More…]
President Kiir holds diplomatic talks with Ethiopian Counterpart
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday held a one-day official bilateral talks with his Ethiopian counterpart, Dr. Abiy Ahmed. Kiir left Juba for Addis Ababa for a visit focused on strengthening the long-standing relations the two countries enjoy. According to the office of the President, the[Read More…]
South Sudan joins to end cluster bomb use
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan acceded to the Cluster Munitions Global Ban, becoming the 112th State Party to the International Treaty. In a statement seen by this outlet, Human Rights Watch said South Sudan had agreed to the International Convention on Cluster Munitions on August 3, 2023. Arms acting[Read More…]
Chaotic black-market bothers Finance minister
By William Madouk The incoming Minister of Finance has taken office with emphasis on economic recovery, particularly, on fixing the fluctuating foreign exchange rates in the country. Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol Bak highlighted his blueprint for economic transformation on Monday. “Let’s join hands; as a minister of finance, I cannot[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Missing Tractors and Lingering Food Crisis: A Call for Accountability and Action
Gama Hassan Oscas In April 2015, the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, initiated a landmark event where one thousand tractors were handed over to the states and two administrative areas of Abyei and Pibor. This ambitious move aimed to improve food security and boost the nation’s[Read More…]
The Journey to Effective Public Health Leadership: Embracing Self-Awareness and Emotional Competence
By Anna Modong Alex Today, public health stands at a critical crossroads, requiring leaders with self-awareness and emotional competence to effectively pursue the agenda of preventing diseases, prolonging life, and promoting community health. Studies consistently demonstrate that effective leadership is a cornerstone of successful healthcare systems, improving organizational effectiveness and[Read More…]
CAN THE NEW BROOM SWEEP CLEAN?
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Though it is too early to make an inference and conclusion on the capabilities of the new broom, it is not also bad to put in some few key takeaways during this starting time of the new broom, though it tiptoed to our thinking as,[Read More…]
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves
Confucius deserves my respect for this great quote. It was as if he was speaking to South Sudanese. One time, two brothers had a fight. The younger one had wrestled down the elder one and that made the elder one so furious to the point he could not come to[Read More…]
Youth and politics
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon Youth are the brokers of change in power dynamics. Youth determine the course of politics for any society. They are creative, energetic, collaborative and adaptive. These qualities identify them as the powerful echelon for a peaceful, progressive and productive politics. Our history is full of successes[Read More…]
Aweil North marks World Breastfeeding Day
By Hou Akot Hou Health Officials in Aweil North County of Northern Bahr El Gazal state on Wednesday celebrated the World Breast feeding Day. Medics in the area say stakeholders such as Concern International, and other NGOs including Ministry of health staff, marched to the county headquarter, Gokmachar, to commemorate[Read More…]
Vulnerable community members get assistance
By Ngor Deng Matem At least sixty-four vulnerable beneficiaries, comprising of widows, wounded heroes and orphans have received assistance from in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state (NBGs. The vulnerable people received cash assistance and some plastic sheets mobilized from a community-based organization (CBO), Care Club Foundation for Widows and Orphans.[Read More…]
Azande King jets to USA for 1st Anniversary
By staff writer The king of the Azande kingdom Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue left South Sudan to United States of America for the 1st Anniversary celebration which will take place this month. According to the kingdom’s press secretary, Jackson Gaaniko, the king was invited by members of Azande community living[Read More…]
At least 200 patients awaiting free eye surgery
By Yien Gattuor Mead At least two hundred (200) people with eye problems are eagerly waiting for free surgeries at Bentiu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Unity State. The free eye treatment camp is scheduled to kick off this week. A program, initiated by Christmas Blind Mission (CBM) organization,[Read More…]
Two women held over suspected murder
By Hou Akot Hou Police officers based in Wanjok, Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, are holding two women suspected of having a hand in the death of a ten-year-old boy. The deceased boy was reportedly left home by her parents but later found lifeless and dumped in[Read More…]
University of Juba introduces new courses
By William Madouk University of Juba has announced introducing new faculties, effective this academic year. The varsity will start courses in the school of Pharmacy, the school of Tourism and Hospitality in its education programme. Academic registrar at the University of Juba, Prof. Mairi J. Blackings said all potential candidates[Read More…]
The Nile Water ache; South Sudan meditating
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan government is facing fresh headaches over a contentious decade-long water ratio with neighbouring Ethiopia and Egypt. Both Egypt and Ethiopia are looking for an ally, a friend—preferably a Nile Basin country—that could object to the decision to fully fill the dam in the case[Read More…]