By Yiep Joseph As cholera cases surged to 1,076 with eight recorded deaths in Upper Nile state, the Ministry of Health and its partners have intensified their response to rescue lives. In an effort to enforce effective response and protect the civil population, National Minister of Health, Yolanda Awel[Read More…]
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UAP lawyer drops appeal, presents new evidence
By William Madouk UAP Insurance Company’s defense advocate has opted to proceed with the ongoing court hearing, rather than pursuing an appeal. Instead, the defense lawyer has presented new evidence, claiming to have made cash payments to dismissed national staff as part of a settlement. On December 17th, presiding[Read More…]
SPLM urges commission to release election calendar
By Yiep Joseph Secretary-general (SG) of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Peter Lam Both, has called on the National Election Commission (NEC) to release calendar for the 2026 national election. The secretary general raised concerns during a one-day workshop for political parties on election regulations on Wednesday. The workshop brought[Read More…]
Jonglei Governor suspends finance minister
By Deng Ghai Deng Jonglei State Governor Mahjoub Biel has officially suspended Minister of Finance, Planning, and Investment Abraham Riek Yuek after he lost a vote of no confidence in August 2022. Yuek’s impeachment stemmed from a failure to adequately address concerns regarding the delayed passage of the state budget[Read More…]
Fallen tree trunk rises after 9 years
By Jino Wilson Budi County of Eastern Equatoria State is in shock to witness a dry tree that had fallen nine years ago, mysteriously standing back to its original position. Located in a farmland at Malala Valley, Hadumakuc Boma, Central Payam, uplands of Budi, the tree had fallen and dried[Read More…]
Church urges concerted efforts to achieve peace
By Bosco Bush In pursuit of lasting peace and stability across the country, the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has emphasized the need for concerted efforts to achieve sustainable peace without delay. The church recognizes that in 2024, the country faced significant challenges, including economic hardships, hunger, displacement,[Read More…]
Security beefed ahead of festivities
By Bosco Bush South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has announced plans to strengthen security in Juba during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Approximately 3,000 police personnel are to deployed is to combat criminal activities and ensure a safe environment for the community. In a statement released yesterday, Police[Read More…]
Rights violation persists in South Sudan-UN report
By Philip Buda Ladu Arbitrary arrests and ensuing detention of civilians remain a serious human rights concern in South Sudan, a joint report by the UN Human Rights Office and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) stated. The report documented 1,140 civilian arrests between January and May 2024,[Read More…]
Parliament takes recess empty handed
By William Madouk Speaker of Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba has sent lawmakers off for a four-month recess. Since the second session began in April 2024, legislators have not taken a break, focusing on key bills related to the peace agreement, as requested by President[Read More…]
Better Disagree to Agree: Non-fictional
In homes, we disagree. In offices, we disagree. In classrooms, we disagree. In our meetings, we disagree. In our conversations, disagreement is common. Even with yourself, you disagree. It seems normal to disagree. But is it normal for everyone? What do most people think about those who always disagree? They[Read More…]
Ruweng receives essential drug supplies
By Deng Ghai Deng Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) authority has confirmed arrival of essential drug supplies from national Ministry of Health, supported by UNICEF, after the area was without crucial medications for five months. “The UNICEF and the Government of South Sudan have supplied us with all types of[Read More…]
UN presses Jonglei, Pibor leaders to quell tension
By Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) authorities to redouble their efforts to reduce tensions among youth from both sides. This call comes amid reports of attempted cattle raids in Gumuruk and persistent rumors of youth[Read More…]
Inter-state dialogue underway in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Four-day interstate dialogue between the Lauc-jang community of Warrap State and the Pakam community of Rumbek North County in Lakes State began on Monday. Organized by Peace Canal, the dialogue aims to address ongoing conflicts and issues affecting the bordering counties of Rumbek North, Cueibet, and[Read More…]
Media Authority decries irresponsible Social Media use
By Bosco Bush South Sudan’s Media Authority has expressed concern over misuse of social media platforms in the country, citing elements of misinformation and disinformation that cause panic among the public. Social media, while a powerful tool for connection and expression, the regulatory said, has become a double-edged sword transforming[Read More…]
Jonglei youth withdraw from Gumuruk, tensions remain high
By Manas James Okony A group of armed youth from Jonglei State, who briefly invaded parts of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area’s Gumuruk County, have retreated after stealing over 3,000 head of cattle, authorities reported. Jacob Werchum Jouk, the GPAA information minister, indicated that the attackers withdrew on Sunday afternoon[Read More…]
Dr. Machar advocates for migrants’ protection
By Yiep Joseph First Vice President (FVP) D. Riek Machar Teny has called for the protection of migrants, saying they contribute to the country’s development. In his opening remarks during the 2nd Annual Inter-Ministerial Summit on Migration Governance in South Sudan, Dr. Machar expressed that well-managed migration has a lot[Read More…]
Only media regulators, not any political party, can decide on social media-Mr. Alier
By William Madouk Media Authority has asserted that it is the sole authority to regulate social media in the country, dismissing any unilateral attempts to shut it down. This clarification comes in response to threats made by Peter Lam Both, the Secretary-General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), who[Read More…]
Armed men attack Tombura
By Bosco Bush Heavily armed men attacked Tombura County market yesterday morning, disrupting daily businesses, the county Commissioner reported. Mathew Edward Mabenge, Commissioner of Tombura told this outlet that he was at home preparing to go to the office on the fateful morning when he heard sounds of fierce gunshots[Read More…]
During our time, corrupt leaders would be sacrificed to the gods for good governance
Steal as much as you can now because stealing would be a capital crime during our regime and would be punishable by law. When you are assigned to head an oil corporation, such as Nilepet, demand for yourself as high percentage as your pen can sign. During our regime, Nilepet[Read More…]
Like a butterfly, don’t count months, count the moments
I have been and continue to be amazed by nature and everything that has a life in it. From animals, insects and all the sea creatures. There seems to be a way we connect. It is through survival in our ecosystem. You can cry out if you can’t manage, nature[Read More…]