By William Madouk President Salva Kiir Mayardit commended the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) for their unwavering commitment, sacrifice, and standing as the bulwark of the nation’s sovereignty. Kiir expressed the sentiment in his statement issued during the 41st anniversary of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA Day),[Read More…]
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Nurses, midwives call for pay rise
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State marked International Nurses and Midwifery Day with a call for greater professionalism and passion in the medical field. The theme for the state celebration, held on Wednesday, was “Our Nurses, Our Future Economic Power; Midwives, a Vital Climate Solution.” Dr. Etin Concord, Director[Read More…]
Cirilo, Gatwech get an olive branch for Nairobi talks
By William Madouk Nairobi peace parties have unanimously invited National Salvation Front (NAS) leader, Gen. Thomas Cirilo, and SPLM/A-IO Kitgwang leader, Gen. Simon Gatwech, to join Tumaini Initiative. South Sudan government and South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSMOA) yesterday signed a declaration of commitment, a framework of inclusivity to[Read More…]
South Sudan braces for floods as Lake Victoria reaches record levels
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Residents living near the Nile River in South Sudan face potential dangers from severe looming flood, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation warned, urging early precautions to be taken. This comes as Uganda prepares to release excess water from Lake Victoria, which has reached[Read More…]
Kiir convenes urgent meeting over economic mayhem
By staff writer President Salva Kiir on Wednesday convened an urgent Economic Cluster meeting in a bid to address the pressing issue of high inflation and consumer prices. The meeting included the Ministers of Finance, Trade and the Central Bank governor and other heads of financial institutions as the[Read More…]
PEACE DEAL: Gov’t, SSOMA sign declaration of commitment
By William Madouk South Sudan government and members of South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) have signed a declaration of commitment. This is a framework of inclusivity to address differences and bolster the peace process. The announcement came after nearly a week of pre-consultation between parties to the Nairobi[Read More…]
Torit street children receive donation
By Ijoo Bosco South Sudan Red Cross has donated soap and other supplies to street children in Torit town, Eastern Equatoria, on Tuesday. Juma Idris Khamis, media coordinator for the Torit branch, said the donation was part of their activities to commemorate International Red Cross Day. “This is not[Read More…]
OIL FLOW: Sudan in frantic move to fix spoilt pipelines
By William Madouk Sudanese authorities are in a frantic move to fix ruptured pipelines that transport South Sudan’s crude oil to international markets through Sudan pipeline. According to the Sudanese Sovereign Council press release seen by this outlet, the deputy chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Malik Agar, was briefed[Read More…]
Over 500 patients register for eye surgery
By Yang Ater Yang A six-day eye surgery camp is ongoing at Rumbek State Hospital, targeting over 500 patients with cataracts. The initiative which commenced on Tuesday is a collaboration between the Lakes State Ministry of Health, Christian Blind Mission (CBM), Doctors with Africa CUAMM, and the Buluk Eye[Read More…]
Underperforming ministers must be punished-lawmaker
By Bida Elly David A Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) lawmaker has called for stricter accountability for cabinet ministers who fail to deliver on their promises. Juol Nhomngek, an MP representing Lakes State at the R-TNLA from the SPLM-IO party, criticized ministers for presenting well-documented policies that never[Read More…]
Activist calls for law against idlers
By Ijoo Bosco Women’s rights activist Lily Hedita urged the Eastern Equatoria State government to enact laws punishing men who idle around instead of supporting agriculture. Hedita, who was speaking on the Voice of Eastern Equatoria Radio 97.5 FM, argued that such laws would encourage men to jointly support[Read More…]
Aweil community builds own health facility
By William Madouk Residents of Aweil South County, in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, have constructed their own healthcare facility in Panthou to address health issues in the area. On Tuesday, the governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Tong Akeen Ngor, inaugurated the Panthou primary healthcare center (PHCC),[Read More…]
Warrap suspends local courts over cultivation
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Warrap State have suspended local customary courts to allow farmers, including chiefs and youth, to prepare their land for the planting season. Governor Kuol Muor Muor announced the suspension at a peace rally in Twic County. Addressing the peace rally Mr. Muor noted[Read More…]
No official SPLA Day celebration-Army
By Staff writer South Sudan People Defense Forces (SSPDF) command has announced that there will be no official celebration of Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) Day this year. “On behalf of SSPDF command and leadership, I would like to inform my own ranks and file and the public[Read More…]
I CAN’T GIVE YOU A NAME
I can’t give you a name! My uncle has become Your friend, Once a strong man, But now very weak You have finished his strength. He can’t do any physical work now. He is just waiting to visit his grave And you think you deserve a name In that? [Read More…]
If your happiness disturbs others, you need to swallow it
Not everyone is happy when you are happy. There are those who feel happy because someone next to them is happy. But there are those who feel jealous when someone next to them is happy. People are not the same. It is up to you to look into it. So,[Read More…]
The current state of affairs in South Sudan poses a severe risk and affects all sectors of the working class indiscriminately. Whether it’s employees of organizations, companies, or government institutions, the situation is particularly dire for civil servants who have not received their salaries since last year. This is a[Read More…]
NBS boss returns from EASC summit with bag of goodies
By William Madouk South Sudan National Bureau of Standards Executive Director, Gloria Nyoka, jetted home after participating in the 26th East African Standards Committee meeting (EASC) with a bag of goodies for the country. The EASC summit, which began in Arusha, Tanzania, from May 8–10, 2024, adopted a number[Read More…]
First sign language centre unveiled, championing inclusivity
By Charles K Mark Though right to education is fundamental for individuals all over the world, but many persons with disabilities (PWDs) in South Sudan have been severely deprived due to lack of access to aid appliances to overcome barriers. In the world today, many assistive devices, with the[Read More…]
Develop work skills, be self-reliant-Minister
By Bida Elly David Minister of Labor, James Hot Mai has urged citizens develop work skills and avoid overdependence on jobs in the private sector and international organizations. During a report presentation by a high-level government delegation that attended the International Labor Convention in Geneva last year, Minister Mai[Read More…]