By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Wanyjok Market in Pan-Apuoth Village, Aweil East County, woke up to shocking news where a young man in his 20s was found murdered in cold blood on Wednesday morning. Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Police spokesperson, Captain Guot Guot Akol, confirmed the murder[Read More…]
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Central Bank unveils strategies to handle crisis
By Kidega Livingstone Central Bank reveals its readiness to strengthen the South Sudanese Pounds by mobilizing sufficient foreign exchange to intervene in the market. In a statement released yesterday, the Central Bank notes taking proactive measures to clear the outstanding auction claim, in a bid to rescue the economic[Read More…]
Ruto appoints chief mediator for peace talks
By Kidega Livingstone Kenya’s President, William Samoei Ruto, has appointed a chief mediator and assistant, to arbitrate peace talks between South Sudan government and holdout groups. The development is resumption of Rome peace talks between the government and holdout non-dignitary groups that had stalled. After the impasse, South Sudan’s[Read More…]
Primate urges leaders to reflect on peace
By Charles K Mark Archbishop of Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), His Grace Primate Justin Badi Aram, calls on South Sudan’s political leaders to use Easter period to reflect on peace. The head of ECSS church preached about resurrection of Christ as the foundation of Christian faith and[Read More…]
Court orders MP to pay 7 cows for adultery
By Yang Ater Rumbek Central County Court has ordered a member of state parliament to pay seven cows and expenses of 548, 000 SSP and 200, 000 SSP respectively, for committing adultery. Mr. Luka Agok, a member of parliament, representing Yirol West County (SSOA) in Lakes state Legislative Assembly[Read More…]
ORDER! Economic cluster must tackle crises-Kiir
Kidega Livingstone President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the economic cluster to adapt appropriate remedies to address a runaway inflation in the country. In his Easter message seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Kiir acknowledged that citizens had lost hope because of what he described as “immense challenges”[Read More…]
Unity state is suffering
By Gatkuoth Nangdor Riak Karay Unity State in South Sudan is facing a critical situation where it seems to be losing out while others are gaining. The question arises – did our parliamentary representatives sell out our chance for progress, or do we as citizens not have the right to[Read More…]
In South Sudan, no amount of shouting can stop corruption
The World Health Organization should produce a vaccine against corruption and the International Criminal Court should endorse it. Corruption is ruining lives more than diseases. It is itself a pandemic. All other pandemics are attended to, but corruption is the only pandemic which is not attended to. Wars are fought[Read More…]
Your Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit, I am writing to you today on behalf of the suffering citizens of South Sudan. As the head of state, you are beloved by the people, and they have placed their trust in you. However, the current situation in our country is dire, and[Read More…]
Fuel hike deepens economic turmoil
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s economic situation is deteriorating as fuel prices soar due to a continuous appreciation of US dollar against South Sudanese Pounds. For two months, South Sudan has grappled with rising commodity prices due to a fluctuating foreign exchange market. As of yesterday, a liter[Read More…]
CSOs advocate for transitional justice
By Kidega Livingstone Various civil society organizations (CSOs) are advocating for transitional justice, accountability, reconciliation, and healing, as peace roadmap implementation slows. Chapter five of the Revitalized Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS) talks about truth, reconciliation, and healing. However, the extended roadmap remains the only legal framework guiding necessary reforms and[Read More…]
Health Ministry receives EU, IGAD funded facilities
By Gladys Fred Kole Ministry of Health has received mobile laboratory, screening, and quarantine/isolation health facilities donated by the EU and IGAD. The newly constructed health facilities in Nimule and Wounthou border posts, together with the mobile laboratory and different equipment, were handed over to the Ministry of Health[Read More…]
Minister extends Youth Convention Committee mandate
By Charles K Mark. National Minister of Youth and Sports gives two more months for a preparatory committee to complete organizing the 3rd national youth convention. Minister Joseph Geng Akech had formed the steering committee to organize the 3rd national youth convention within ninety (90) days, which elapsed today,[Read More…]
𝐀dil seeks arbitration of land disputes
By Charles K Mark Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has reiterated his commitment to finding an amicable approach to resolving land disputes. There are currently growing tensions in CES over land-related disputes, with the latest being between the communities of Nyanying and Lokwilili. The Governor met a[Read More…]
Gov’t launches UN Development Goals review
Kidega Livingstone South Sudan has begun assessing its progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – a global effort to tackle poverty, hunger, inequality, and other challenges. This voluntary national review (VNR) is a first for the country. Its data will be presented to the UN General Assembly[Read More…]
Tuberculosis death cases rising in NBGs
By Hou Akot Hou Health authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State reported a concerning rise in TB deaths, with 34 fatalities attributed to the disease. The Director General in State Ministry of Health, Aleu Pioth blames incomplete treatment and stigma for the high mortality rate. He disclosed to[Read More…]
Over 2 million learners still out of school-Minister
By Kidega Livingstone Over 2.8 million children, mostly girls, are still out of school in South Sudan, Education Minister Awut Deng Acuil revealed. “We still have 2.8 million out of schools so for us to be able to reach where the rest are,” the minister said during the launch[Read More…]
Gov’t employees to get a month’s salary
By Bida Elly David National minister of finance and economic planning announced, working towards releasing one-month salaries for public civil servants and organized forces. Amidst an ongoing economic crisis, civil servants and the organized forces are marking seven months, after September, last year’s pay. Speaking to journalists at the[Read More…]
What does Bassirou’s winning as the President of Senegal tell youth in Africa?
Beginning with myself, I have been a youth for 13 years now. Becoming 31 years old in August this year, I have remained with 14 years to exit youthhood. What is it that I have done in my youthhood? I have done almost nothing. The little thing I have done[Read More…]
The political and legal quagmire: Examining the exorbitant political party registration fees
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a move that has sent shockwaves across the political landscape of South Sudan, the Political Parties Council recently decreed that those seeking registration must pay a staggering $50,000 USD or its equivalent in SSP as provisional registration fees. This decision, coupled with the prohibition[Read More…]