By Kei Emmanuel Duku As the South Sudan Premier League kicked off yesterday, Jamus FC, a top-flight club in the Juba Local Football Association and promoted to the South Sudan Primer League, has signed eight players to enhance their competitive edge. Jamus FC are the defending champions of the Juba[Read More…]
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Kajo-Keji County Commissioner pardons 17 prisoners
By Philip Buda Ladu Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, Hon. David Lisi Christopher has pardoned at least 17 prisoners who have served between four months to one year in various detention facilities. The decision to release the captives on Monday, most of whom were connected to rebellion and[Read More…]
Civil society urges sustained dialogue in Tumaini
By Bosco Bush As the parties to Tumaini peace talks break for short Christmas holidays, South Sudan Civil Society Forum [SSCSF] is urging sustained dialogue to break barriers and reach a unanimous consensus. The group believes that, approaching the next round of talks with the rationale for dialogue, commitment[Read More…]
Judiciary launches circuit court in Aweil
By John Akoon The Judiciary has officially launched a Circuit Court in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, bringing justice closer to the local community. The inauguration took place over the weekend. During the launch, Abraham Majur Lat, the President of the High Court in Northern Bahr[Read More…]
Persuade Gen. Cirilo to join talks
By Yiep Joseph A civil society group has called on the Mediation Team and the Government of Kenya to persuade NAS leader General Thomas Cirilo and other opposition to join the ongoing talks in Nairobi. According to the statement extended to this outlet, the group appreciated the Kenyan government for[Read More…]
HIV among pregnant women rises in Bor-official
By Deng Ghai Deng Health authorities in Jonglei State’s capital Bor have reported a concerning rise in the number of HIV-positive pregnant women seeking antenatal care at Bor State Hospital. Atong Ajak, a nurse at the hospital, noted that she registers new HIV cases daily, with pregnant women being[Read More…]
Repeal National Security Act-gov’t urged
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan Civil Society Forum (SSCSF), in its statement has called out the South Sudan government to accelerate the repealing of the National Security Act 2014 as requested by the governor’s forum as well as stakeholders at Tumaini. In July this year, South Sudan’s parliament approved an[Read More…]
US pins South Sudan ‘peace spoilers’
By Yiep Joseph The United States of America has announced plans to impose visa restrictions on individuals responsible for spoiling peace in South Sudan. According to the US, those individuals who are found to be undermining and impeding a sustainable peace in the country would be subjected to visa[Read More…]
All we need now is an overdose of patience
For the past few years, I have dedicated my life to writing articles that change the way you see yourself in this polarizing society. The world, with its pains, hurts and troubles is one of the easiest places where you can easily lose your mind. It could be through some[Read More…]
Let us fight against rumors!
By John Mangar Reechdit Last Friday afternoon, misinformation began circulating regarding the potential removal of Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater, the Minister of Finance and Planning. I am tired of the rampant rumours in Juba, often spread through social media or phone calls, concerning the removal and replacement of political[Read More…]
Celebrate Christmas without worry, but keep some for the longest month of January
By Ustaz Mark Bang One thing for sure is, December is by far the most expensive month of the year. This causes a lot of money worries and tension in families. People ask you out a lot, and sadly you can’t afford it, plus it’s too frequent at this[Read More…]
South Sudan Premier League Kicks off today
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Premier League kicks off today, Monday, December 23, 2024, at Juba Stadium. Defending champion, Al-Merreikh FC Bentiu faces last year’s runners-up, Al Malakia FC of Juba in the opening match. Meanwhile, Kator FC Juba, included in the competition at the last minute, will[Read More…]
CHAN Qualifiers: South Sudan Overcomes Rwanda at Home
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan CHAN National Team defeated the Rwanda National Team 3-2 in the second round of the 2024 CHAN Championship zonal qualifiers played at Juba Stadium over the weekend. The Bright Stars took the lead in the 12th minute of the first half courtesy of an[Read More…]
Traders must insure businesses
By Yiep Joseph Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, Aya Benjamin Warille, has urged traders in South Sudan to embrace insuring their businesses against unforeseen risks, such as fire outbreaks. In her Christmas message to citizens, Minister Warille expressed sadness over the recent fire incident at Konyokonyo market, which[Read More…]
South Sudan registers over 80,000 fleeing war in Sudan
By Staff writer With the conflict in Sudan intensifying, nearly 80,000 people have been forced to flee to South Sudan, straining the country’s already fragile resources, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said. Over the last weeks, the number of recently displaced people has surpassed 80,000, including hundreds with war wounds,[Read More…]
South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya discuss border issues
By Staff writer Fourth Tripartite Technical Boundary Committee (TTBC) meeting, involving South Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda, took place from December 17 to 19, 2024. The purpose of the meeting was to review the agreements made during previous tripartite meetings held in December 2019, September 2021, and December 2021. The committee[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla launches Kajo-Keji roads rehabilitation
By No. 1 Citizen Governor of Central Equatoria State, General Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani officially launched the rehabilitation of the Jale-Kaya road and several key internal roads within Kajo-Keji County on Friday. The launching is part of the State government’s effort to improve road connectivity within the State, security and[Read More…]
President Kiir receives Judicial Reforms report
By No1. Citizen President Salva Kiir Mayardit has received a detailed report on the country’s judicial service reforms, which aim to enhance access to justice. The report, presented to the President during a high-level meeting, comes as part of the Country’s broader efforts to strengthen its judiciary and improve[Read More…]
Over 6,000 teachers fail assessment test
By Deng Athian Only 3,060 out of 9,228 primary and secondary school teachers passed a recent employment assessment test conducted by the National Ministry of General Education and Instruction in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. A total of 6,168 teachers failed the exam, which was designed to ensure qualified educators[Read More…]
Sudan urged to lift Force Majeure against oil exportation
By Yiep Joseph Oil companies are urging Sudanese government to lift the force majeure declaration and provide adequate security for resumption of production. This call was made during an oil sector stakeholders meeting held in Juba, last week. Earlier this year, Sudan declared force majeure on South Sudan’s oil[Read More…]