By Odoch Ben Sylvester Magwi County inter-Payam tournament for boys has reached a thrilling stage, with eight out of the 16 participating Payams eagerly awaiting the quarter-finals set to kick off on Saturday, January 20th. The first match will feature Pogee taking on Lobone, sparking anticipation among fans and[Read More…]
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Commissioner condemns Kajo-Keji ambush
By Charles K Mark Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County in Central Equatoria State condemns an ambush which resulted in the loss of life of a civilian and a soldier, over the weekend. The attack by gunmen on a truck transporting logs in an area close to the border with Uganda’s[Read More…]
Kiir urges Sudanese generals to uphold truce
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir Mayardit urged Sudanese warring parties to honour the cessation of hostilities agreement. He made this call on Saturday after a meeting with the commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, in Kampala, Uganda. “President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called[Read More…]
Kiir, Museveni to pursue shared regional interest
By Charles K Mark President Salva Kiir Mayardit and his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, held bilateral discussions on Saturday and deliberated on issues enslaving the region. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda, according to a[Read More…]
Call to prioritize national
By Bida Elly David Director General for National and Foreign Languages Centre at the National Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) stresses the need to incorporate national languages into school curricula as a means of promoting cultural heritage. Speaking during UNESCO organized event on translation of local languages[Read More…]
Pressure piles on gov’t to probe Anyiel Kuac incident
By William Madouk Twic Mayardit community in Juba is calling for an investigation into the Anyiel Kuac incident in Turalei Payam, Twic County. In a statement extended to the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the community leadership urged the government to bring the culprits to justice. “We call upon[Read More…]
Jonglei youth call for urgent intervention
By Charles K Mark Youth from Bor, Duk, and Twic East Counties of Jonglei State have called for the government’s intervention in the dire situation facing the devastated Duk County. Through a caucus, the youth deliberated on Friday last week on the security situation in the mentioned counties. They[Read More…]
Vegetable scarcity grips Magwi
By Odoch Ben Sylvester An increasing population in Magwi, coupled with climatic changes, has led to a high demand for green vegetables among consumers. However, despite the willingness of customers to purchase these vegetables, scarcity prevails in the market. The head of the green market vendors, Rebecca Otim, spoke[Read More…]
SPLM paints Yei red
By James Innocent and Bida Elly David The Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Central Equatoria State painted Freedom Square in Yei River County red, on Saturday in a mini rally to express their support for President Kiir’s endorsement for the presidency in the upcoming 2024 elections. The SPLM[Read More…]
Sudan suspends membership in IGAD
By William Madouk Sudanese government, amidst the chaos of war, has notified the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) that it is temporarily ceasing its involvement in the East Africa bloc. The foreign ministry, loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, announced this on Saturday. “An official letter to H.E.[Read More…]
Opposition parties demand adequate funding for electoral bodies
By William Madouk Coalition of Opposition Parties (COOP) is calling on the government of national unity to expedite funding key electoral institutions for the conduct of democratic polls. With only 10 months left until the first general election, Dr. Gai Chol Paul, the chairperson of COOP, said peace guarantors[Read More…]
Why enough feels like it is nothing to most people
I really don’t know how you define enough or how you differentiate between feeling poor versus being poor. When you make $500 a month but the person next to you is earning $1,000 more, then you will feel poor, irrespective of the fact that you’re still making a lot of[Read More…]
Is Democracy a Christian form of Government?
By Deng Akoldit Ajuong Election is expected to be conducted at the end of the year. Our Bishops, pastors, priests, clergymen and religious leaders are wondering whether they should encourage their members to vote or not. Here are the tips that may help you to understand whether democracy practice[Read More…]
What are the roles of Political Parties in fostering peace and harmony among diverse communities in a country like South Sudan?
By Ustaz Benson Bol Anyar The principle that “the Party commands the gun”, and the gun must never be allowed to command the Party”. The Chinese Leader Mao Zedong once stated that,” Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun”, and therefore, control of the military determines[Read More…]
Central Bank governor enhances staff welfare
By Ngor Deng Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. James Alic Garang visited Malakal town to evaluate the progress made and address the challenges faced by the institution During his visit, Dr. James Alic emphasized the importance of collaboration, training, and commitment among the staff members[Read More…]
Driver arrested over fatal accident
By Yang Ater Yang An ARC Road Construction Company driver has been apprehended by authorities in Lakes State, following a tragic road accident resulting in the death of an elderly man in Awerial county. The Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, confirmed the incident, stating that it[Read More…]
Fear grips Rumbek East as armed gangs hit again
By Yang Ater Yang Communities in Paloch Payam, Rumbek East County of Lakes State are living in fear of further attacks and looting following recent incidents by suspected armed criminals from neighbouring Unity State’s Panyijar County. Lakes State Police spokesperson Maj. Elijah Mabor confirmed the escalating tensions. On 13th[Read More…]
Gov’t to expand tourism sector
By Bida Elly David The minister of tourism and industry Rizik Zacharia has said, that the government has laid a plan to expand and improve the Country’s tourism sector to attract investors. He said this on Friday during a meeting with the second vice president and the chairperson of[Read More…]
Seven injured in cattle camp clash
By Yang Ater Yang At least seven people were injured in clashes between sub-clans of the Lith section of the Pakam community in Rumbek North County, Lakes State yesterday. The clashes reportedly occurred at a cattle camp in Meen Payam, according to Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the Lakes State[Read More…]
Judicial autonomy in question as election nears
By Bida Elly David The autonomy of the judiciary in South Sudan has been called into question by the Judicial Reform Committee (JRC) and the Council of State as the elections approach. This issue arose during a meeting between the JRC and the Council of States in Juba on[Read More…]