By Victor Mangu A first ever mental health clinic has been inaugurated in Nzara County of Western Equatoria State. The Mental Health clinic, at St. Theresa Mission Hospital Nzara is church based and supported by Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB), while the government will give directive and support. The state[Read More…]
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S. Sudan not giving up on engaging Sudan warring parties
By Bida Elly David South Sudan said it won’t relent its mediation efforts in aiding Sudan to restore peace amid the pressing on-going humanitarian crisis facing war survivors at entry points into the country. “President Kiir in his calls to the Burhan and Hemedti has committed to push the (two[Read More…]
China donates 2,396 tons of rice to South Sudan
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri Chinese government has donated nearly 2,400 tons of rice to boost efforts of South Sudan government to respond to the growing humanitarian needs, effectively. With the increasing influx of returnees and Sudanese refugees fleeing Sudan conflict, coupled with victims of internal violence, and natural disasters,[Read More…]
UPDF kills Kajo-Keji woman in border invasion protest
By Bida Elly David Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) has reportedly killed a woman and injured four other men in Bamurye Boma of Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State of South Sudan. Kajo-Keji area MPs revealed on Thursday, 11th May 2023, in a press conference, that the UPDF on Sunday crossed[Read More…]
NBGs: Short skirmish leaves police officer, others injured
By Hou Akot Hou A slight disagreement that sparked off among a section of boys at Madhol payam in Aweil East County has left a police officer and others nursing injuries. The police officer identified as Makol Ajor who is nursing a swollen face the incident that happened on Tuesday[Read More…]
NBG: Free medication starts in Aweil West County
By Hou Akot Hou New Life Ministry, a church-based charity organization has embarked on education and health projects in Aweil West County. Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of the organization, James Lual Atak said they offer free health services at Nyamlel in Aweil West County. Atak flew in from Juba on[Read More…]
Parliament summons 4 cabinet ministers over ailing economy
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) has summoned four ministers whose dockets are linked failure of economy, as the country grapples with crisis. The concern came on the backdrop of the prevailing market situation that has been totally dominated by aliens, contributing economic, cultural[Read More…]
Bor adults, school dropouts urged to enroll for ALP
By Deng David Panchol Bor Town Payam Education official has called on uneducated adults and school dropouts willing to further their studies to enroll for Alternative Learning Program (ALP) education. The call comes as Alternative Learning Program (ALP) an evening learning program is in the process of registering interested adult[Read More…]
Lawmakers raise alarm over returnees, refugees’ crisis
By Emelda Siama John Lopula A section of South Sudan Reconstituted transitional national legislative assembly (R-TNLA) has raised an alarm over on-going humanitarian catastrophe facing war victims in Paloch and Renk who fled Sudan conflict. The members of the national legislative Assembly have urged the government to intervene and rescue[Read More…]
Shameless lawmaker tinkles illiterate MPs to enroll on adult education
By Bida Elly David A fearless lawmaker at the national legislative assembly (R-TNLA) has challenged less educated members of parliament to enroll for adult education to better improve their intellectual capacity. Hon. Joyce Echia, who represents Eastern Equatoria State, alluded that the August House, currently accommodates parliamentarians who are incapable[Read More…]
Commissioner Mawa tells Governor Adil, Morobo County peaceful
By Emelda Siama John Lopula Commissioner of Morobo County, Joseph Mawa John briefed Central Equatoria state governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony on the general security situation in his area, describing it as relatively peaceful. Meeting at the State Secretariat on Wednesday, the two leaders discussed general security situation of the county[Read More…]
Food poisoning leaves 6 children dead in Northern Bahr El Ghazal
By Hou Akot Hou Health authorities in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state are alarmed by two reported cases of food poisoning that occurred in Aweil East and Center counties respectively. Aweil state hospital medical director, Wol Wol Aken told the media that the first case of food poisoning was reported[Read More…]
Government opts to revive lucrative teak plantations
By William Madouk Environment and Forestry Minister, Josephine Napwon, jetted to Western Bahr El Ghazal State to assess sprawling teak forests in order revamp and lumber it to generate income to the government. The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) estimated in 2007 that the teak, if sustainably harvested, could generate[Read More…]
Sudan crisis could jeopardize final status of Abyei, UK envoy
By William Madouk United Kingdom’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador, James Kariuki said the ongoing conflict in Sudan stood as a menace that could jeopardize reaching a peaceful agreement over the final status of Abyei region. “The conflict in Sudan is a tragedy. It also presents a[Read More…]
The non-response situation in Alabek Payam (Northern Tonj-North)
Tong Akok Anei Mawien Over the years and in recent months, Warrap State has been affected by ethnic conflicts and inter-communal violence. Roughly 80 percent of Warrap state is deeply affected by inter communal violence, ethnic conflicts and natural disasters, people are displaced, properties looted, living standards deteriorating. This deeply[Read More…]
South Sudan Gov’t contributes $15M to WFP
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri Government of South Sudan has contributed a sum of $15 million to the World Food Program (WFP) to support humanitarian needs of Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees fleeing Sudan conflict. The contribution was announced on Wednesday after the National Ministry of Finance and Planning[Read More…]
Youth Commend President Kiir for Elevating Aweil East Commissioner
By Hou Akot Hou Social media is awash with appreciation messages to President Salva Kiir Mayardit for shifting Aweil East Commissioner, Kiir Yor to serve as executive Director in the office of the president. Flooding Facebook early Wednesday, several youths expressed gratitude and appreciation Mr. Yor’s appointment. One of the[Read More…]
As Sudan’s war heats up, roadmap appears off government radar
The clashes in Sudan have garnered a lot of energy from regional and international players who have invented solutions they seem fit to solve the disagreements between the warring generals. Sudan’s two top generals appeared to be in a quest to grab power from each other through cut-throat competition in[Read More…]
Yambio teachers demand good pay to boost free education
By William Madouk Teachers in Yambio of Western Equatoria State are demanding higher pay from the government in exchange for quality education. Welcoming the presidential order announcing free education in the country, the teachers are concerned about the impact on quality education if government does not address their challenges. Head[Read More…]
Activist vows to bolster civic space in EAC
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri A renowned civil society activist, Edmund Yakani has vowed to prioritize and advocate for full integration of incorporation of East African Community (EAC). On 5th May 2023, Mr. Yakani was elected during the EAC Civil Society Summit in Arusha, Tanzania as the President of East[Read More…]