Staff writer In this week’s weather forecast for the region, significant rainfall and potential flooding are predicted in central to northeastern Tanzania and southern Kenya, according to the regional IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Centre (ICPAC). In the forecast for January 23 – 30 2024, moderate rainfall ranging from[Read More…]
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MPs press Bak for supplementary budget
By Bida Elly David The Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) has urged the minister of finance to expedite the implementation of the supplementary budget aimed at resolving salary concerns and fulfilling agreement obligations. In an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Nathaniel Oyet Pierino, the first[Read More…]
South Sudan declares political parties registration
By William Madouk South Sudan has officially declared commencement of registration of political parties wanting to compete in the forthcoming general elections. Chairperson of Political Parties Council, James Akol Zakayo made the declaration on Tuesday. “I, James Akol Zakayo, the chairperson of the Political Parties Council, do hereby announce[Read More…]
Malong accepts Ruto’s mediation
By William Madouk South Sudan United Front Army (SSUF/A) leader, Gen. Paul Malong Awan has accepted Kenyan President William Ruto’s mediation role in the ‘Rome talks.” Spokesperson for the South Sudan United Front/Army (SSUF/A), Garang Malual, said in a statement that Malong expressed acceptance after Ruto wrote a letter[Read More…]
Teachers in South Sudan endure significant hardships due to delayed and insufficient salary payments, which has detrimental effects on the country’s education system. Ensuring timely and adequate compensation for teachers is crucial for the future of education in South Sudan. Teachers must receive their salaries as stipulated by the law,[Read More…]
Time and life: Two luxuries you will never afford with your money
Sometimes it is good to see a glass as already broken into a million pieces. And problems, they are endless. One problem leads to another, and yet another, until at some point, you become incredibly sorry for yourself. You will never understand what you have done to deserve this hefty[Read More…]
It is us today and it will be you tomorrow
If you think we are barking, and that is why you distance yourself, the wild animals we are barking at will consume us today and advance to consume you as well tomorrow. Remember we are scattered now. We are here and you are there. The animal will kill us because[Read More…]
The Importance of Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba’s Call on Parliament and Executive to Reach Consensus on the Process to Hold Elections on Time
By Akot Marial, Juba South Sudan Speaking to Members of the National Legislative Assembly on Monday, January 16, 2024, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba raised critical concerns about the status of the Transitional Process in the country and made a clarion call on the Members of Parliament to engage[Read More…]
Warrap pools funds for development
By William Madouk The organizing committee has revealed that $1.2 Million and over 200 million South Sudanese Pounds have been raised in a fundraising drive held over the weekend to support Warrap State’s agricultural initiatives. The fundraising function was graced by the vice president for the service cluster, Hussein[Read More…]
SPLM youth league chairperson fired
By Hou Akot Hou Sudan People Liberation Movement chairperson of Aweil East County got fired last week, over allegations of playing double standards. In a letter seen by this outlet, Mangar Mou Anyar was given a number of reasons, enumerated as part of his dismissal. Mangar is accused of[Read More…]
Minister, SPLM Chief whip discuss PwD sports empowerment
By William Madouk South Sudan’s government chief whip at parliament and the Minister of Youth and Sports have proposed an initiative aimed at empowering persons with disabilities in sports. Rebecca Joshua Okwach and Dr. Joseph Geng Akech, in the plan, seek to create opportunities and support systems to enable[Read More…]
SPLM rolls out Youth training in Lakes
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Governor, also the chairman of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party in Lakes State, officially inaugurated a Youth to Youth Engagement training. Speaking at the event, Governor Rin Tueny Mabor, said the achievements of the SPLM party since 2005 and highlighted the need[Read More…]
Crocodile devours 8 goats in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Kuom Boma, Nyalath payam in Aweil Center County of Northern Bahr El Gazal, are raising concerns about a crocodile that has been preying on goats near a local stream. The Boma administrator, Garang Wany Liai, revealed that the reptile had been lurking in[Read More…]
Gov’t approves $20 Million for health
By Bida Elly David Vice president for service cluster discloses that the government has approved 20 million United States dollars for procuring medicines and other health priorities. Hussein Abdelbagi Akol made the announcement on Monday during a workshop organized by the National Ministry of Health on the transformation project[Read More…]
SSOA refutes defection claims
By Charles K Mark Secretary General of South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) has refuted the Sudan Post report of 120 soldiers and 24 officers defecting to SPLM-IO Kit-Gwang led by General Simon Gatwech Dual. Wany Bum Makhor said that SSOA under the command of Denay Jock Chagor in Jonglei[Read More…]
Constitution making process delays over budget
By Bida Elly David Chairperson of the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) expresses deep concern over the delays in budget allocation, saying it has emerged as an obstacle to the constitutional-making process. Riang Yer Zuor voiced his concerns during an orientation workshop organized for the newly appointed members of[Read More…]
Don’t die before your time
Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why should thou die before thy time? Ecclesiates7:17 There is a tragedy waiting for every human being on earth today, and I mean all the 7.2 billion people; some have already become victims of it, and[Read More…]
We live today and die tomorrow. So, live a life worth celebrating
The world is rotational. No one owns the world at all. People come and go. Gentleness comes and leaves. 10 years ago, 11 girls fought over me, but today, unfortunately, not even half a girl looks at me with affection. Yes, that is what life means. When it is your[Read More…]
South Sudan Football Association should reconsider Club names
By Gatkuoth Nangdor Riak Karay In a bid to promote the rich cultural heritage, the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) should review and discuss the names of some football clubs in the Country. It has been noted that certain club names, such as El Merriek, Salam, and El Hillal,[Read More…]
Do good things for others and don’t get tired of doing so
There is always that euphoria and the feeling of happiness when you stand up for someone or a cause. It is what makes us humans. You are nothing if your happiness is centred on making others sad. The world is not black and white and not always what you think[Read More…]