By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, have apprehended a woman who abandoned her newborn baby boy due to dire economic circumstances. The mother’s identity has not been disclosed, but according to authorities, the woman found it increasingly difficult to care for her[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Nairobi Talks: Gov’t delegation consults on sticky issues
By Philip Buda Ladu As the Nairobi peace talks, [Tumaini Initiative] between the transitional government and the South Sudan opposition holdout groups clock two months next week, the government delegation has returned to Juba for consultations with the leadership regarding some contentious issues. The delegation headed by the government[Read More…]
Outrageous Rights groups urge Kiir not to sign NSS bill
By Bosco Bush Rights Groups have condemned the passing of the National Security Service Act 2014 (Amendment) Bill 2024, without scraping Articles, 54 and 55, urging President Salva Kiir not to sign it into law. Mr. Ter Manyang, Executive Director for the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) said,[Read More…]
#BREAKING NEWS# GUNSHOTS DEAFEN YEI RESIDENTS
Residents of Yei town were treated to deafening gunshots, last night in what later transpired to be an attempted incursion by suspected National Salvation Front rebels. Yei River County Commissioner, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa has this to say about the shooting. “There was an abduction attempt at 8:15pm from armed men[Read More…]
Choosing who to marry matters
By Ustaz Mark Bang Most of the people never know choosing who to marry but remember to be vigilant, wise and optimistic before coupling up with the wrong person in life as a husband or wife. Is there that great person in your life loving you good? Don’t push[Read More…]
Community’s perspective on the role of government
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon The role of government is contentious and ever-changing in South Sudanese society. Just as we have different cultures, the government has got different understanding of that lens. But that does not entail that truly, the government roles are variably determined. And perhaps, we have gone[Read More…]
Every dog has its day
It may look like you have conquered the world, but you have not. Even if you have conquered the world, you cannot conquer it forever. You conquer the world today and someone else conquers it tomorrow. That is why it is advisable that when the world is under your conquest,[Read More…]
Journalists must be free to report without intimidation. On Wednesday, journalists covering the parliamentary proceedings on the National Security Bill walked out after security agents reportedly barred them from recording and taking photographs. They faced unacceptable intimidation and obstruction from security agents while trying to carry out their duties. The[Read More…]
Commissioner urges Rokon Demarcation plan
By Bosco Bush Juba County Commissioner, Emmanuel Tete is urging the communities of Rokon Payam to accelerate demarcation and urbanization plan for the area and its neighboring Payams. He made this call during the Feast of St. Peter the Apostle celebration held by the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba on[Read More…]
Hunger kills 12 lives in Likuangole County
By Manas James Okony At least 12 people, among them five children, have succumbed to starvation in Likuangole County, Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). The devastating events occurred over a short span of a week, from June 28 to July 2. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Newspaper,[Read More…]
Former World Bank Manager calls for Public Finance reforms
By Rehan Ajuet Moun Outgoing World Bank’s Country Manager for South Sudan Mr. Firas Raad has called on the government to implement public finance management reforms as essential steps towards boosting resilience. He made this remark after visiting First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. During the meeting, Mr. Raad[Read More…]
FAO encourages agricultural investment to tame food insecurity
By Philip Buda Ladu Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is urging South Sudan to invest in agriculture in order to fight food insecurity. FAO Deputy Director-General (DDG), Beth Bechdol, who visited South Sudan, underscored the need to invest in agriculture and transform agrifood systems to[Read More…]
Minister pledges creating conducive trade environment
By Kidega Livingstone The newly appointed Minister of Trade and Industry, Amb. Joseph Moum Majak has promised to improve the economy through increased trade and industrial development. Speaking during his welcome ceremony yesterday, Minister Moum outlined his vision and priorities for the ministry. “I have not come to this[Read More…]
NBS certifies two local companies
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a move to protect consumers and boost exports, the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has certified Hagana Agro Processing Company and Aram Weer Organic. Following inspections and testing, the companies received certification for their products: Hagana for refined, packaged, and processed honey[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner urges citizens to embark on agriculture
By James Innocent In the face of a growing population of returnees and internally displaced persons in Yei, the county commissioner has issued a strong call for citizens to embrace agriculture as a means of ensuring food security in the region. Over the past year, Yei has seen an[Read More…]
Three killed in Gogrial East County
By Hou Akot Hou Three people have reportedly been shot dead by unknown assailants, last weekend at Akuach village in Mangol Apuk payam in Gogrial East County of Warrap State. Mangol Apuk Payam administrator, David Atem Matuop identified the deceases as Diing Ajak Diing, Deng Ayiet Deng and Achuil[Read More…]
Onyoti urges trade minister to regulate market prices
By Kidega Livingstone Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Onyoti Adigo Nyikuach, has called on the newly appointed Minister of Trade and Industry to work closely with the National Revenue Authority to regulate prices in the markets. Speaking during a welcoming ceremony for the new trade minister, Adigo stressed the[Read More…]
Journalists protest harassment at parliament
By staff writer Journalists covering the parliament’s session on Wednesday walked out in protest against intimidation by security agents. The incident occurred while lawmakers were discussing the highly controversial National Security Act 2014, Amendment Bill. The incident began when plainclothes security personnel prevented journalists from recording with their phones[Read More…]
SPLIT House passes National Security Bill
By William Madouk Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) yesterday passed the National Security Act 2014 (amendment) Bill 2024 maintaining articles that grant arrest without warrant. This came amid heated debate and contrasting views among lawmakers. The controversial bill was tabled by the Chairperson of the Committee on National Security[Read More…]
We are our own problem (2)
A thief is a thief only when he is not your relative. When a thief is caught and taken for punishment, the relatives shout here and there. Sometimes, they take guns and threaten to initiate violence if the thief is not released. For the sake of peace, the thief is[Read More…]