By Gladys Fred Kole In a gesture for youth empowerment, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has gifted Eastern Equatoria State with two cutting-edge, multi-purpose youth centres. With a dual mission to support both returnees and host community youth, these centres serve as vital hubs for fostering[Read More…]
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Yei Commissioner gives Ambororo 24 hours to leave
By James Innocent Yei River County commissioner has given Ambororo herders 24 hours to start leaving the area to allow farmers to cultivate. Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa said the herders were destroying crops, and people’s property and causing insecurity. “I am giving the Ambororo herders to move out of Yei[Read More…]
As we mourn Agnes Waron, who died in a land dispute at Hai-Mauna, her brutal murder epitomizes the cruelty, bereaved families face after demise of a man. Government must protect widows, widowers and orphans against monster relatives who mercilessly loot bereaved families bare of property, robbing them of their rights[Read More…]
Old woman beaten to death over land dispute
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Police have arrested at least two people in connection with battering of an old woman to death over a land dispute in Juba. The deceased, presumed to be about 60 years old, was identified as Agnes Waron, a resident of the Hai-Mouna residential area. Police[Read More…]
QUERY; MPs demand Kalisto’s whereabouts
By William Madouk Former mayor of Juba City, Kalisto Ladu Faustino (pictured), was last seen on Saturday night, 30th March 2024, before allegedly being clobbered and nabbed by security personnel. His arrest attracted wide condemnation from many institutions in the country and outside with members of the National Legislative Assembly, joining[Read More…]
Ruweng Oil; an adapted dilatory death
By Joseph Maker Mijok Since the beginning of oil operation activities to date, the oil industry management in South Sudan has never shown a suitable attitude towards people’s health and their environment. Although oil companies failed to perform their legal and ethical duties mandated in the national and international[Read More…]
How much is South Sudan?
By Theem Isaac Machar This country is not ours. It is a secret the masses have never known. We are a million miles away from the citizenship of this nation. We must know this bitter truth, though there’s nothing anybody can do about it. Besides the lack of good[Read More…]
Abyei seeks stronger peacekeeping force after commissioner injured
By Hou Akot Hou Abyei Special Administrative Area (ASAA) calls for a more robust peacekeeping presence in contested region, following a recent skirmish that resulted in injuring o of Rupamer County commissioner. In a phone interview on Thursday, Information Minister Bulis Koc said existing forces, primarily from Ghana, were[Read More…]
SSNBS, stakeholders to curb illicit goods
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has teamed up with various stakeholders to intensify fighting against substandard goods. Last year, the SSNBS conducted a comprehensive market inspection exercise across Juba, targeting traders involved in the sale of outdated and potentially harmful commodities. The objective[Read More…]
City Council suspends garbage collectors
By Charles K Mark Juba City Council deputy mayor for administration and finance has suspended all contracted garbage collection and cleaning companies indefinitely. In an order issued on Friday, Mogga Franco Wani cited a lack of effective collection of garbage in the city. He then directed the block[Read More…]
Parliament commits President’s speech to committee
By William Madouk National legislature on Friday, formed an ad hoc committee to study President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s inaugural speech during opening session of the August House. The 23-member committee, led by Hon. Deng Tiel Ayuel, who is also the chairperson of Legislation and Legal Affairs of the Assembly,[Read More…]
Refugees hope for December 2024 elections
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugees call on leaders to commit to holding December 2024 elections. Youth Chairperson at Boroli camp in west Nile region of Uganda, Taban Alafi Justine made the appeal during a two-day youth dialogue organized by local leaders in Adjumani town on Friday. “I[Read More…]
Youth urged to embrace entrepreneurship, shun crimes
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Juba County legislator has urged youth to desist from unlawful lifestyles to embrace education and entrepreneurship. Chairperson of standing specialized committee for information, youth, and sports, David Pitia Jada said youth should concentrate on improving their livelihoods. Jada made this remark during an inspection of[Read More…]
United States injects $25 million for refugees in Uganda
By Kidega Livingstone United States through its Aid Agency, United State Agency for International Development (USAID)] has provided 25 million dollars additional funding for refugees in Uganda. Uganda is currently hosting 1.6 million refugees, with majority South Sudanese, who fled 2013 and 2016 conflict. The funding that is meant[Read More…]
Gov’t to face lawsuit over Kalisto’s detention
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan government may soon find itself embroiled in a court battle as a law firm prepares to file a case in East African Court of Justice over former Juba city mayor, Kalisto Lado Faustino. In a letter released by M/S Pan African Law Chambers Advocate[Read More…]
Gov’t seeks technical assistance on elections
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s struggle to conduct elections compels the government to seek technical support for December 2024 democracy process to take place. The minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, Dr. James Pitia Morgan revealed meeting Ambassador of Malta, Dr. Wilhelm Von Trott zu Solz, to[Read More…]
Speaker Nunu reshuffles parliamentary committees
By Bida Elly David Speaker of National Legislative Assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba on Friday reshuffled all parliamentary committees after their office tenure ended. The speaker eventually announced reconstituted committee heads, during the first parliamentary session after lawmakers’ return from three months recess. According to the timeframe of services, chief[Read More…]
MPs to grill Adil, Morobo Commissioner over illegal logging
By William Madouk Members of National Assembly have resolved to form an ad hoc committee to probe mass illegal logging in Morobo County. Central Equatoria State governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony and Morobo county commissioner are to answer some questions on the matter. Other relevant persons in authority are also[Read More…]
Not just over 9millions, say the entire country is under hunger threat
By Chol Peter Majoh Relieve and Rehabilitations Commission (RRC) just a few days ago reported that 9 million South Sudanese are under threat of hunger. If you are a good follower of this paper, then you must have seen that story on Tuesday. Upon seeing the headline “Over 9 million[Read More…]
Can Eid al Fitr bring change and unity to leaders?
The month of April holds great significance in the lives of Muslims, as it marks the observance of Eid al-Fitr. This year, it traversed from March 10th to April 10th symbolizing Prophet Muhammad’s prayers, spiritual enlightenment, and resilience in the face of challenges throughout his life on Earth. The 30-day[Read More…]