By Bida Elly David Government in partnership with Prosperity Limited Company, announces over one hundred trucks of assorted food items on transit to Juba to alleviate ongoing economic crisis. The joint initiative aims at ensuring essential commodities are available to citizens at subsidized prices. First undersecretary at the Ministry[Read More…]
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Police arrests gang members in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Lakes State capital Rumbek have arrested several individuals following gang violence in the town, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, the state police spokesperson confirmed. He explained that on March 3rd, a young man was attacked with a panga (machete) in the town market. “Police[Read More…]
UN staff killed in Ruweng
By Yien Gattour Mead A staff of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan was killed and another woman injured in Abiemnom County, Ruweng Administrative Area on Tuesday. According to local authorities, Mr. Charles Kiir Gone was killed by raiders, believed to have come from the neighbouring Mayom County[Read More…]
Nightclubs in refugee camps face closure
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Local council chairperson has threatened to shut down nightclubs in refugee camps, if owners continue allowing teenagers to enter. Itula Sub County Chairperson in Obongi District of Uganda, Siraji Karala-Karala considers the measure following high rate of school dropouts. He issued the threat during a[Read More…]
Police probes four over shooting of girls
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested four individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old girl and the wounding of another 13-year-old girl in a cattle camp last week. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed the further arrest of three[Read More…]
Union urges women to amplify their voices
By Gladys Fred Kole On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Central Equatoria Women’s Union (CEWU) is spearheading an awareness campaign urging women to courageously share their struggles and demand their rights. Scheduled for March 7th, the event aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by women[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to ratify African Disability Protocol
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan Union of Persons with Disabilities (SSUPD) is calling on the government to ratify the African Disability Protocol (ADP). The ADP, adopted by the African Union (AU) in 2018, aims to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities throughout Africa. “As an instrument[Read More…]
Pitia cautions against excessive pressure on traders
By Bida Elly David Trade Chamber cautions government against putting undue pressure on traders following a negotiated recent drop in fuel prices. Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce chairperson, Robert Pitia raised concern after the Somali Community agreed to reduce fuel prices for a week. In the Wednesday meeting[Read More…]
Youth delegates prepare for UN General Assembly
By William Maduok South Sudan UN youth fellows have begun preparations for participation at the anticipated September 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Eighteen fellows are receiving a five-day capacity training for the South Sudan UN Youth Delegate’s participation, where two fellows will present the youth’s[Read More…]
The Rough Road to Democracy: Overcoming Challenges for Peaceful Elections in South Sudan
By Bek Dhuorjang Chol Introduction The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country located in East-Central Africa that gained independence from Sudan in 2011, making it the world’s youngest nation. Two years after independence, in December 2013, the country experienced political challenges that turned into violent conflict[Read More…]
Over 300 benefit from free eye surgery
By Yien Gattour Mead A total of 397 cataract patients in Mayom County, Unity State, have successfully undergone free eye surgeries funded by Samaritan’s Purse (SP). The eye operations campaign began on February 22 and ended on Friday last week. Organized by the County Health Director (CHD) in collaboration[Read More…]
Aweil destroys prohibited alcohol
By William Madouk Local authority in Northern Bahr el Ghazal has destroyed about 160,015 sacks worth of different spirits of alcohol. The types of gin brands banned include Star Gin, Disco Gin, X5 Gin, Boss Gin, Zebra Gin, Royal Life Gin, Royal Special Gin, Royal Gin, Master Gin, Fun[Read More…]
A glimpse into Wadwiel settlement nutrition centre
By William Madouk At the heart of Wadwiel Refugee Settlement, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, the cries of babies resonate through the air as their mothers patiently await their turn in line, to receive much-needed nutritional supplements. The surge in malnutrition cases has prompted urgent action, with the UN[Read More…]
Dr. Peter Biar’s political ambitions in jeopardy-Analyst
By Charles K Mark Arrest of Dr. Peter Biar Ajak in the US, on allegations of conspiracy to purchase and illegally export weapons to South Sudan hampers his political ambitions. Political analyst, James Boboya Edmond asserts that Biar’s actions, leading to his arrest in the US could discredit him[Read More…]
Legislators redundant till April
By Bida Elly David Amidst the worsening economic crisis, the resumption of Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly sittings has been delayed until first week of April. House Speaker, Jemma Nunu Kumba announced the April 2024 resumption of the Parliament, after a meeting with President Salva Kiir Mayardit, on Wednesday.[Read More…]
Know your months
By Lisok James Moses Month of the year March What is March?! Why is it March?! How is it March?! Originally the first month of the year, the name March has been derived from a Roman pagan deity (god) named Mars – a Roman deity (god) of war and[Read More…]
Death is death whether you die of hunger or bullet
There are only two days for a man; the birth day and the death day. Whether you like it or not, death is inevitable. But do not let your death find you where you are. Death by a bullet is far more glorious than death by hunger! Dying a cowardly[Read More…]
In times of joy, one must also be prepared for the times of sorrow
There are things I didn’t know growing up and life has come to teach me so harshly. I came to realize, somehow, lately, in my younger life, that God could put a smile on your face for one month and then take that smile away for years. He will then[Read More…]
Can South Sudan Economy Survive on East African Community Economic Integration (Monetary Union)
By Akech Marial Zieu Koriom Monetary Union is an agreement between two or more states creating a single currency area. A monetary union involves the irrevocable fixation of the exchange rates of the national currencies existing before the formation of a monetary union. Historically, monetary unions have been formed on the basis of[Read More…]
Dinka Malual, Rezigat Pastoralists review peace pact
By Hou Akot Hou Dinka Malual and Rezigat pastoralists of South Darfur have converged in Aweil West on Monday for a two-day annual peace pact review meeting, conducted in Aweil West count County of Northern Bahr El Gazal state. This is meant to address grievances or prejudices that might[Read More…]