By Hou Akot Hou A 60-year-old woman lost her life when her house collapsed on her in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The victim, who was a neighbor of the Nyalath payam administrator, Mr. James Mou, had traveled to a farm area with her young daughter to stay[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Futuyo calls for free political space
By Bosco Bush Western Equatoria State (WES) governor, Alfred Futuyo Karaba calls for free political space to enable opposition parties to engage freely with citizens. His call came when a delegation from the National Legislative Assembly, Peace and Reconciliation Committee on Monday arrived in Yambio town to collect views[Read More…]
Seven killed in Warrap cattle camp attack
By Deng Ghai Deng At least seven people, including three children and a teenage girl, were killed in a cattle camp in Warrap’s Tonj East County on Tuesday. William Wol, the Warrap State Information Minister, confirmed the grim details of the incident, which occurred during the early hours when[Read More…]
UNITY, PEACE In memory of Martyrs-Kiir calls
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for continued unity and peace in the country. The President made the call on Tuesday, 30th July, in Martyrs’ Day message to honor those who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence. Kiir reflected on the significance[Read More…]
Letter to martyrs, on state of affairs
By Manas James Okony Dear martyrs, I hope this letter finds you at peace, as your bones and flesh, which helped lay the foundation of our nation, rest beneath our soil and waterways. On the 30th day of July each year, we gather to honor your sacrifices and celebrate[Read More…]
When are good things going to happen to citizens?
By Ustaz Mark Bang We have been seeing ourselves as this nation had been and continues to be. I feel so surprised when the situation is becoming harder and harder yet there are thousands of individuals whose secret motive is to suck innocent blood. Say be calm and things[Read More…]
U.S commends South Sudan Martyrs’ Day
By Deng Ghai Deng The United State of America (USA), today, joins the people of South Sudan to commemorate Martyrs’ Day. In a message, the US Embassy in Juba pays tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives for the nation’s journey toward self-determination and independence. Martyrs’ Day is[Read More…]
City Review, Al-Hagiga staff on protest
By William Madouk Section of Journalists working with City Review and Al-Hagiga newspapers – sisterly outlets owned by Rak Media Group have laid down tools over low payment compared to their expatriate colleagues. In a statement obtained by our outlet, they have demanded better pay in light of economic[Read More…]
Four killed, 12 wounded in cattle raid
By Yang Ater Yang Four people were killed and 12 were wounded in cattle raiding clashes between armed youth from Rumbek Central and Cueibet counties of Lakes state, last weekend, according to the authorities. “The specific place was between Aliet and Magotic area,” said Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, the[Read More…]
Parliament passes Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism Bill 2024
By Philip Buda Ladu Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has passed a crucial Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Act 2012 (Amendment Bill 2024) from its second to third reading and final stages. The bill, which is an international treaty, requires domestication, and once ratified, South Sudan would[Read More…]
Farmers vow to combat hunger
By James Innocent Farmers in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have pledged to intensify their efforts to fight hunger and boost the local economy, despite facing numerous challenges. Since the outbreak of the conflict in 2016, farmers in the region have struggled with a variety of issues, including[Read More…]
Lakes State celebrates open defecation-free achievement
By Yang Ater Lakes state celebrations achievement of Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in several villages in Rumbek. The event was organized by the state Ministry of Housing, Land, and Public Utilities, in collaboration with the Center for Emergency Development Support (CEDS). David Ayuen Mawel, the WASH (Water, Sanitation,[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal forms disaster management committee
By Hou Akot Hou The governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal state has formed a disaster management committee to address the ongoing flood crisis and coordinate humanitarian efforts. Zechariah Garang Lual, the state’s Minister of Information said the 11-member committee is composed of cabinet members and is headed by[Read More…]
Pibor locals turn to wild vegetables as hunger strikes harder
By William Madouk Locals in Pibor Administrative Area are resorting to eating wild vegetables and desert dates due to hunger and malnutrition, according to Oxfam South Sudan. “People in South Sudan’s Pibor county are forced to survive on wild vegetables, and desert dates as the number of people dying[Read More…]
Two killed, one missing in Pibor boat capsize
By Deng Ghai Deng A tragic boating accident has left two people dead, three others in critical condition while and one person missing. A vessel en route Likuangule from Pibor, carrying 15 security personnel capsized on Sunday. The passengers were part of peace mission organized by state authorities and[Read More…]
Budi murder: Lobong, ministers to face MPs
By William Madouk Eastern Equatoria State governor, Luis Lobong Lojore, and five key ministers may be summoned to the parliament to clarify the alleged killing of 12 South Sudanese by Ugandan wildlife wardens in Budi County. Legislator representing Budi County in the national assembly, Oreste Lopara said twelve South[Read More…]
Fiscal Year budget delays further
By Bosco Bush It is almost a month, the government has been operating without a new budget, as the previous one expired on 30th June. Civil servants, organized forces, and diplomatic missions are facing a cumulative 9 months’ salary arrears. The country is also experiencing soaring hyperinflation and continuous[Read More…]
Constitution-making process stalls over funding
By Kidega Livingstone Lack of funding impedes the Notational Constitution Review Commission (NCRC) from starting drafting the Permanent Constitutional Making Process. Chairperson of the institution, Riang Yer Zuor said fifteen committees are supposed to be instituted with 12 South Sudanese members and three others from outside. The committee is[Read More…]
SECURITY: SSPDF urges calm amid heavy deployment
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) is urging residents of Juba to remain calm following the deployment of a significant military presence in the capital city. Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF spokesman, reassured the public that the heightened security is intended to ensure a[Read More…]
Hunger beats South Sudanese home and away
From one meal per day to zero meal per day! From you will get your salaries next month to salaries suspension! From hopefulness to hopelessness! Having seen that South Sudanese are vulnerable beyond vulnerability, hunger has sharpened its teeth and started scavenging the starving people of South Sudan. As hunger[Read More…]