By William Madouk Central Equatoria cabinet is facing a fresh headache over a return of cattle keepers to the state. In its ordinary council of ministers meeting, the governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, expressed a deep concern about the roaming cattle herder, who have returned in large numbers. Central Equatoria[Read More…]
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Immigration Boss promises to fix institutional mess
By Bida Elly David Director General for the Directorate of Civil Registry Nationality, Passport, and Immigration (DCRNPI) has promised to fix all the irregularities in the institution to enable systematic and smooth operation. Maj. Gen. Simon Majur Pabek made his pledge during his welcoming ceremony held at the immigration[Read More…]
Kiir separates ministerial powers
By Charles K Mark President Salva Kiir Mayardit issued a presidential order on Wednesday evening separating the powers of the Minister, Undersecretary, and Director General in the ministry of petroleum. The head of state exercised powers vested on him in pursuance to the provisions of Articles 97, 3 and[Read More…]
NBG Agriculture minister sacked
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Hon. Anei Deng Akok, has been fired in a gubernatorial decree. The governor, Tong Aken Ngor, then appointed Hon. Awaya Awaya Makuei as his replacement. The successor, Awaya, and his predecessor, Anei Deng Akok, are[Read More…]
Farmers, herders engage in seasonal migration conference
By Charles K Mark Over 50 participants, drawn from famers and pastoralist communities in Western Bahr el Ghazal, held deliberations, reaffirming their willingness to abide by the tenets of the Marial Bai Agreement and spreading its key messages. The mini-conference was hosted in the Western Bahr el Ghazal State[Read More…]
UNMISS empowers Lakes State on responsive governance
Yang Ater Yang A two-day workshop organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to empower Lakes State stakeholders on responsive governance and women’s Rights concluded in Rumbek on Wednesday. The workshop brought together 50 participants, including lawmakers, executives, women, youth, and civil society representatives, to discuss[Read More…]
Yei County receives office equipment
By James Innocent Agriculture Department of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State recently received office equipment from German government. The donation was delivered by German Development Agency (GIZ), South Sudan The office equipment included chairs, tables, three laptops, two printers, a large screen, a projector, shelf drawers, and[Read More…]
NSS denies arresting Gen. Malong’s allies
By William Madouk Directorate of Internal Security Bureau of the National Security Service (NSS) has dismissed allegations by Gen. Paul Malong Awan that some innocent people have been arrested for being his allies. NSS Director of Public Relations, Internal Security Bureau, David John Kumuri said in an interview with[Read More…]
Missing Wildlife warden found hanging dead
By Hou Akot Hou A wildlife officer in Northern Bahr El Gazal State was found dead hanging from a tree in a forest on Tuesday, according to wildlife authorities. The director of the wildlife department in NGBs, John Reuben identified to deceased officer to journalists in Aweil on Wednesday,[Read More…]
Deadly clashes leave 20 dead, 34 injured
By Young Ater Yang At least 20 people were killed and 34 others injured in a clash between youth groups. on Wednesday. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed receiving a report on the bloody inter-communal fight. According to the police, the incident occurred between armed cattle[Read More…]
Corruption report irks Makuei
By William Madouk Exactly thirteen years since independence, South Sudan has maintained upper position of the most corrupt countries in the global classification. According to Transparency International (TI) reports, the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2023, the youngest nation remains on position 177, the second most corrupt, alongside Syria and[Read More…]
Budi County vows to end cattle theft, road ambushes
By Jino Wilson In a move towards peace and reconciliation, Budi County communities of Eastern Equatoria State have pledged to stop hiding suspects involved in cattle theft and road ambushes. This commitment comes ahead of a peace dialogue scheduled for mid-February between Budi and Ikoto counties. Community leaders, youths,[Read More…]
Trade minister in China to boost industry
By William Madouk The minister of trade and industry, William Anyuon Kuol, has jetted to the People’s Republic of China for a strategic plan to improve the trade and industry sectors in the country. Mr. Anyuon led a delegation comprising the undersecretary in the ministry, Kuol Daniel Ayulo,[Read More…]
Aweil West announces elimination of stray dogs
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, have issued an order to eliminate all street dogs that wander without their rightful owners on Saturday. The police have issued a statement announcing to the public that they should stay home this coming Saturday so[Read More…]
State constitution review committee briefs Adil
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State Constitutional Review Committee has said they are winding up reviewing the state permanent constitution. This latest development was disclosed early this week after the committee presented their report to Governor Emmanuel Adil concerning the status of their task as far as the[Read More…]
City Council to raise revenue collections
By Charles K Mark Juba City Council decried the numerous challenges it faces, especially in terms of resources and resolved to improve revenue collection policies. The city mayor, Flora Gabriel Modi said during opening of the Council’s Legislative Assembly, that the administration will increase revenue collections. “With the policies,[Read More…]
Yei receives €19 Million for Rural Development
By James Innocent Yei River County Commissioner welcomed a €19 million joint German-Dutch project for rural development, launched on Tuesday. Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa expressed gratitude for the long-term partnership and Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony’s message of appreciation. The project’s Phase II directly supports agricultural production and economic development, key[Read More…]
Central Bank takes to farming
By Deng Athian Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) is joining the national push for increased local food production, pledging to cultivate its own land and urging citizens to do the same. BoSS announced its intention to begin rice farming on 1,000 feddans allocated by Northern Bahr El Ghazal state[Read More…]
Fatal car crash kills 2 SSPDF soldiers
By Hou Akot Hou A military vehicle belonging to the South Sudan People Defence Force (SSPDF overturned after swinging off the road, leaving two soldiers onboard dead on the spot on Monday. The car was reportedly travelling from Marial Baii Payam of Aweil West County to Gok-machar of Aweil[Read More…]
Unity state governor visits hotspot, calls for calm
By William Madouk After cheating death on a fateful Monday in an alleged ambush by suspected SPLA-IO forces, Unity State governor has finally visited the hotspot where his convoy came under intense gunfire. According to Unity State Minister of Information, David Gai, the governor’s convey came under attack[Read More…]