Africa for centuries has birthed great leaders and people of paramount substance who when they had believed what they were gifted with could have changed the political and socio-economic background of Africa but that did not happen as expected simply because we do not believe in ourselves and Africa[Read More…]
Year: 2023
US Embassy adds voice to condemn murder of aid workers
By Aweye Teddy Onam The United States Embassy in Juba joined the United Nations Acting Humanitarian Coordinator in condemning a brutal killing of aid workers in the country. “We condemn in the strongest terms the latest attack targeting humanitarians on November 6 in Greater Pibor Administrative area,” a part[Read More…]
Ruto, Al-Burhan agree to work for peace in Sudan
By William Madouk Sudanese leader, Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and Kenya’s William Ruto have agreed to work towards a framework for an all-inclusive dialogue. The two leaders held talks on Monday at Kenyan State House in Nairobi, on finding a lasting solution to the conflict in the country. Gen.[Read More…]
Trail of deaths in fresh attack shocks Warrap
By William Madouk At least 38 people have been reported killed and 35 others injured in the latest attack in Warrap State. Warrap State Minister of Information, William Wol Mayom, said the fresh attack ensued early in the morning in Mayen-Abun of the Ayuok area at the SSPDF military[Read More…]
The National Youth Convention scheduled for December has been canceled due to interference allegedly by the Minister of Youth and Sports. The convention serves as a platform for youth leaders from the states to come together, exchange ideas, and elect their new national leaders. However, the reports of interference by[Read More…]
President Kiir fires Inspector General of Police
By staff writer President Salva Kiir has fired the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen. Majak Akec Malok in a Republican Decree read on state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation (SSBC). In another Decree, Kiir also promoted Lt Gen. Atem Marol Biar to the rank of General and delegated him[Read More…]
Akot braces for hot grill in parliament
By Aweye Teddy Onam Specialized committee for national security and public order at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) is set to grill the Director General of Traffic Police. Major Gen. Kon John Akot is arraigned to appear before the committee on Thursday over serious matters of public concern.[Read More…]
Treat me, a baby if you truly love me
By Nyak Lam If a baby urinates on the mother, a good mother will smile and say, “My baby has brought me a blessing.” She will take her piece of cloth and clean it with joy. She won’t judge the baby for urinating on her. You won’t likewise judge me[Read More…]
Welcome to the world of many problems
Life given its twists and turns is great everything and it is equally great nothing. And this depends on how you see things based on your context. You cannot solve a South Sudanese problem with a Canadian solution. You can lose that battle without trying. People are in different worlds[Read More…]
Letter to President Salva Kiir Mayardit; the designated Chairman of the East African Community
It is good that the seat has come to South Sudan in time. Remember it takes 8 or so years for the chairmanship of EAC to come back for every East African country. Every time it is for a particular country, the president of that country exercises it to the[Read More…]
Unvaccinated stray dogs pose threat -Vet doctor
By Gladys Fred Kole A veterinary doctor in Juba has expressed concern over the dangerous presence of stray dogs in the city’s suburbs. This concern comes after a seven-day dog vaccination program against rabies concluded on Monday. To mark World Rabies Day, the South Sudan Veterinary Association organized an[Read More…]
Max Jay ailing in jail
By Gladys Fred Kole Musician Max Jay’s health in prison is reportedly deteriorating, raising public concerns after a disturbing picture of his rushed-up legs causing wounds surfaced online. The disturbing picture was posted on Max Jay’s Facebook page, captioned “I need your prayers. Thank you.” This rushed-up picture of[Read More…]
Sabuni refutes reports of purported ‘son’s arrest’
By William Madouk Former Finance and Planning Minister Aggrey Tisa Sabuni has refuted reports alleging that his purported son was among 27 military officers detained by security authorities for an alleged coup plot. Sudan Post online news agency in its article quoted an anonymous source who it alleged revealed[Read More…]
Odhok calls for unity in Upper Nile
By Mamer Abraham Governor of Upper Nile James Odhok Oyai, has urged the people of the state to shun tribal differences. The governor was speaking during a peace rally in Malakal Stadium on Saturday aimed at building trust and confidence among the communities. He urged the people of[Read More…]
Economy requires smart investment decisions – expert
By Bida Elly David An economic expert has urged government stakeholders in South Sudan to prioritize the investment sector for financial mobilization and economic stability. Speaking during an Aid Policy stakeholder’s validation Workshop organized by the Ministry of Finance in Juba on Monday, Dr. Peter Middlebrook cited the country’s[Read More…]
Egypt exempts South Sudanese Students from university age limit
By Charles K Mark Egypt has exempted South Sudanese students from the University entry age limit for undergraduates. National Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. James Pitia Morgan told the media on Monday that the exemption followed a resolution between the two countries. Government of Egypt recently passed an educational[Read More…]
Youth Union calls off elections over interference
By Charles K Mark National Youth Union president is at odds with the minister of youth and sport, Dr. Albino Bol Dhieu, over an anticipated youth convention to elect new leadership. Yesterday, the Chairperson of the National Youth Union, Gola Boyoi, convened a press briefing at the Ministry of Youth,[Read More…]
Peace and unity are the most sung words in the country, with unequivocal demand than the US Dollars but least practiced and felt. Our current numerous predicaments of high commodity prices, diminishing currency rates, high unemployment rates, poor standards of living, and so forth, are all effects of an absence[Read More…]
Finance Ministry to control donations
By Bida Elly David The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has developed an Information Management System (IMS) for regulating financial aid from donors. Finance Minister Bak Barnabas Chol disclosed this during the stakeholders’ validation meeting on AID in Juba[Read More…]
Riyadh summit resolves robust trade relations
By Mamer Abraham Recently concluded Saudi-Africa Summit has resolved to consider robust opportunities and novel alliances between Africa and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. President Salva Kiir Mayardit returned to Juba with his accompanying delegation yesterday after successful attendance. According to the presidential press, President Kiir wooed his counterpart into[Read More…]