By Gladys Fred Kole Heads of fourteen Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and returnee communities in Juba met with the chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), Mr. Gatwech Peter Kulang to discuss their concerns and request assistance. The meeting focused on looming challenges faced by the IDPs and[Read More…]
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Budi to enforce compulsory School attendance
By Jino Wilson Authorities in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria State, are planning to use a recently established Community Policing Task Force (CPTF) to enforce school attendance. The announcement was made during a launch of back-to-school campaign on Wednesday February 26, 2024. “We have trained 72 Community Policing Officers who[Read More…]
Saint Peter Clever Parish calls for support
By Ijoo Bosco Faithful of Lowoi are urgently seeking help to restore the deteriorating Saint Peter Clever Parish. The church is in dire need of repairs to preserve its cultural heritage and provide a safe and welcoming space for worship. The parish priest, Fr. Joseph Aruma Quintous, urged well-wishers[Read More…]
Lakes State starts polio vaccination
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State, in collaboration with health partners, have launched a four-day campaign to administer the Novel Oral Polio Vaccine (NOPV). Dr. Jacob Akocpiir Achuoth, the Lakes State Minister of Health for, emphasized the importance of the campaign. “Polio is a serious disease, especially for infants,[Read More…]
Human rights report misleading-gov’t
By Kidega Livingstone Government has rejected the findings of the Human Rights Commission report, which accuses the country of widespread human rights abuses, labeling it “misleading” and “baseless”. According to the report, the Human Rights Commission highlighted the prevalence of sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls in[Read More…]
Budi launches Back to school campaign
By Jino Wilson Budi county government in partnership Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) South Sudan launched a “back to school” campaign with the aim of at increasing the enrolment of children to school regardless of their status. Patrick Nyamara Odengo, head of the Together for Inclusive (TOFI) Project,[Read More…]
Business Council urges gov’t to consider long term investment certificate
By Bida Elly David East African Business Council (EABC) urges South Sudan government to consider extending validity period of investment certificates to a decade in order to foster a thriving economy. This concern was raised on the 3rd day of Central Equatoria Business Union’s Juba Economic Forum, on Wednesday.[Read More…]
Juba commissioner names high-profile land grabbers
By Charles K Mark Juba County Commissioner Central Equatoria State on Wednesday disclosed names of some powerful people who are allegedly involved in grabbing land in the county. Eng. Charles Joseph Wani furiously spoke to the media after an urgent call by local chiefs of Molobor Boma of Lado[Read More…]
Wildfire kills 12 women in Budi
By Jino Wilson Budi County in Eastern Equatoria State mourns tragic death of twelve women who lost their lives in a wildfire, last week. The incident occurred in Charit Boma, Loudo Payam, while the women were cutting thatching grass on a steep slope known as Morupus, located east of[Read More…]
RE-EXTENSION: SPLM-IO pushes for 2-year election delay
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has suggested extension of the transition government for 24-months, before elections. The main opposition party under Dr. Riek Machar Teny, who is also the First Vice President, noted in a dossier that the extension will allow the country[Read More…]
The abandoned masses
When a father becomes the burden, the barricade, his fellow brothers, his close allies, and his relatives, too, become onlookers. However, they become the family’s deadweight. The father to whom the children are born and looked up to has his role have a profound effect on one’s growth and development.[Read More…]
From a nobody to somebody
Before birth, your father tries all he can to make sure his children have a bright future. He delays marrying your mother just to have enough resources to marry a girl from a reputable family or a girl whose star is already shining. With a girl from a reputable family,[Read More…]
SSPDF refutes NAS claims on Giada munition fire
By Charles K Mark South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson has dismissed statements issued by National Salvation Front (NAS) claiming responsibility for ammunition depot explosion in Giada military barrack. Over the weekend, the nation’s ammunition depot (Armory) in Giada exploded, which caused destruction and left eight people injured,[Read More…]
Queries on oil revenues dominate economic forum
By Bida Elly David Government officials came under pressure at Juba Economic Forum, on the second day, as participants demanded explanation on oil revenues amidst a severe economic crisis. Currently, South Sudan grapples with skyrocketing inflation, as a result of the depreciation of the local currency against the US[Read More…]
Police investigates mysterious Torit death
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Torit town, Eastern Equatoria State are investigating the death of 50-year-old only identified as Angelo. The deceased body was found near a bridge along Juba-Torit Road on Sunday morning. The cause of death remains unclear. Mustafa Albino, the Torit town mayor, stated that Angelo’s[Read More…]
Poor WASH costs millions, threatens dev’t
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan’s poor Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) situation has a significant economic impact, costing the country an estimated $350 million annually according to a recent joint sector review. This staggering amount represents a combined spending of households on treating diseases that could be prevented[Read More…]
Citizens urged to embrace Agriculture
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Commissioner of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State has called on citizens to embrace agriculture and other income-generating activities to strengthen the country’s economy. Speaking during the second day of the Juba Economic Forum yesterday, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa emphasized the importance of reducing dependence[Read More…]
Tensions remain high among parties-Monitor
By Charles K Mark Tensions among parties to peace agreement remain high and could result in violence, the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has expressed. CTSAMVM Chairperson, Maj. Gen. Hailu Gonfa Eddosa, stated during the 39th Board Meeting that the peace monitoring body recorded[Read More…]
Permanent Constitution a must for elections- R-JMEC insist
By Charles K Mark Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) wants government to reconsider implementing pending tasks, before elections. A key prerequisite, that R-JMEC chairperson, Gen. Charles Tai Gutai placed above all others, is the permanent constitution. As the Revitalized Transition Government of National unity marks four years,[Read More…]
SSFA dragged to court over unpaid dues
By Bida Elly David Easy Travels and Tours Limited has taken the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) to court over $126,546 unpaid air tickets dues football clubs and SSFA staff. Th company lawyer, Peter Dau Akolthon revealed No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in an interview, on Tuesday. He said[Read More…]