By Manas James Thousands of returnees remained in dire need of humanitarian aid in Ayod County in Jonglei State, weeks after their arrival from Sudan. War broke out between the Sudanese rival military factions on 15th April in the capital, Khartoum, and later spread to other parts of the country,[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Unity state under shortage of drugs
By Yien Gattuor Mead Kuich Health facilities in Unity state including Bentiu Hospital are in a critical shortage of essential drugs, according to authorities. Bentiu Hospitality Director, Dr. Banen Non, expressed concern that patients are in a dire situation as health facilities struggle with drug shortages. The hospital director explained[Read More…]
Aweil rice scheme inaugurated
By Ngor Deng Matem National Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in partnership with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has inaugurated rice scheme in Aweil County, Northern Bahar El Ghazel state. The introduction of new rice varieties revamps a historical Aweil rice production scheme which was established in[Read More…]
Dr. Lam returns home for polls
By Bida Elly David National Democratic Change (NDM) leader has returned to Juba to start preparation for the polls scheduled to take place in 2024. Leader of one of South Sudan’s oppositions political parties, Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, after being out of the country for three years, landed Juba International[Read More…]
The Russia-Africa summit saw many African leaders flock to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin. The summit as designed, painted the Russian leader as a player on the continent. However, the summit’s turn up by the African leaders appeared to be very low compared with the previous one and mostly[Read More…]
Noisy Churches Contradict Jesus’ Teachings
By Gama Hassan Oscas In recent times, we have witnessed a concerning trend of mass rooming churches in residential areas, using loudspeakers to create noise day and night. This practice has become a nuisance for the residents, disrupting their peace and enjoyment of their premises. As a concerned and disturbed[Read More…]
Mourn no more, but celebrate John Garang’s legacy
On the 30th of July 2005, the saddest news of the demise of Dr. John Garang de Mabior in a helicopter crash was announced. The news shocked not only the Republic of Sudan but Africa, and indeed the rest of the world. Dr. Garang meant well, he truly meant well.[Read More…]
The realities of multiple or dual citizenship
By Joseph Akim Gordon Multiple or Dual citizenship is a person’s legal status in which the person is at one time recognized by more than one country under its nationality and citizenship laws as a national or citizen of that country. Having dual citizenship, also known as dual nationality, means[Read More…]
Why do SPLM party flag-bearer endorsements open a political space?
By Ater Garang Ariath Sudan’s People Liberation Movement’s (SPLM) recent political stroke in Western Bahr El Ghazal state has opened a political space for dialogue and debate across the country’s political lines and camps. The regional-based political rally organized by four state governors of the greater Bahr El Ghazal region[Read More…]
Security kills notorious suspect, recovers raided cattle
By Yang Ater Yang Security forces in Rumbek East County, Lakes State have killed most wanted suspect, identified as Malok in Panawac payam. Suspected raiders had come to attacked Atiaba Payam, where one was put out of action during crossfire after the security recovered animals that were raided. “A clash[Read More…]
Over 300 returnees in dire need
By Yien Gattour At least 300 South Sudanese returnees are in dire need of humanitarian aid in Abiemnom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area, weeks after their arrival from Sudan. Returnees and refugees are seeking shelter in parts of South Sudan due to the ongoing fighting in Sudan. The fighting[Read More…]
Human trafficking cited in South Sudan
By Bida Elly David As the World commemorated the International Day against Trafficking in Persons (TIP), the TROIKA countries have noted with grave concern instances of trafficking that continue to occur in South Sudan, including those involving sexual and gender-based violence. The coalition warned that it will worsen without government[Read More…]
Youth urged to uphold gender equity
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State’s Director General in the ministry of gender and child welfare, Peter Gum Ater urges youth to approach challenging situations without indulging into gender violence. “In our society we believe men are overall better than women and woman is considered a second person. I’m happy[Read More…]
U.S urges gov’t to speed up peace process
By Gladys Fred Kole The United States of America has urged those in positions of power and influence to double their struggles to meet peace commitments for the best interest of the people. In a statement issued by the embassy in Juba on Martyrs Day, the United States reiterated that[Read More…]
Gov’t downplays pressure to deploy forces
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s government spokesperson, Michael Makuei Lueth has downplayed pressure by citizens and activists to urgently deploy the first phase of the Unified forces as a necessary condition for the conduct of the 2024 polls. Speaking to the media on Friday, Makuei said the pressure against[Read More…]
South Sudan’s fate lies with Presidency-CEPO
By Staff writer A civil society organization points at South Sudan’s presidency as a key body that has the responsibility to render credible elections or return the country to violence, by next year. In a 12 paged worded observation roadmap, entitled “Domestic Elections Watch,” Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO)[Read More…]
Kiir promises peace
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit said that the country had reached a critical phase in the consolidation of peace and that there would be no return to war. In his statement for Martyrs Day Commemoration, Kiir promised to end the country’s continuous transitional government position[Read More…]
The unholy celebration of corruption in South Sudan: A nation on the brink of destruction
By Gama Hassan Oscas South Sudan, the youngest nation in the world, was born with the promise of a bright future, hope, and prosperity for its people. However, as the years have passed, this once hopeful nation has fallen prey to a devastating disease: corruption. What was once considered a[Read More…]
TROIKA COUNTRIES ARE TRUE FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH SUDANESE
Statement The friendship between the Troika countries (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and the people of South Sudan stretches back decades, long before independence. From early development programs, through Operation Lifeline Sudan and the Comprehensive Peace Agreement negotiations, to the ongoing support across all sectors –[Read More…]
Analyzing the suspected Cassava Leave Poisoning in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal
By Prof. Dr. Sampson Binyason It is sad to learn from the Article “Cassava leaves kill two in a family,” published in No. 1, Citizen Daily Newspaper, issue 929, Vol. 4, page 3, of July 24, 2023. The incident occurred in Barmayen Payam, Aweil Centre County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal[Read More…]