By Charles K Mark Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), a Canada-based media organization, launched a two-year initiative to improve access to verified information in the country. Mary Ajith, the project manager for JHR in South Sudan said the project main focus is to train journalists and civil society organizations[Read More…]
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Rokon Episcopal Diocese receives a car
By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has offered a Toyota Harrier as a donation to the Episcopal Diocese of Rokon. The purpose behind this act of goodwill is to support and facilitate the diocesan headquarters’ pastoral engagements, led by Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Lomoro Eluzai.[Read More…]
Parliament commits to ensure media safety during elections
By Bida Elly David National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has promised to ensure safety and security of journalists when gathering public opinions about the forthcoming elections. Journalists in the country have been facing security threats in their quest to obtain information from the public. Spokesperson for the National Parliament, John[Read More…]
Students give ultimatum for lecturers’ payment
By Yang Ater Student Union of Rumbek University of Science and Technology demands immediate payment of salary arrears and allowances to the university’s lecturers. The student’s Union has issued a three-day ultimatum to the National Ministry of Finance. Guild President of the University, Mayay Makur Mayay expressed concern regarding[Read More…]
South Sudan receives $167M to curb HIV, TB, Malaria
By William Madouk South Sudan has received a significant amount of US $167 million from the Global Fund to fight against three deadly illnesses, AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The government and UN agencies have signed Seventh Grant Cycle (GC7) for a period of three years, from 2024 to 2026,[Read More…]
Three wounded in clashes at Finance Ministry
By Bida Elly David Three police officers sustained injuries in a violent confrontation between security personnel and Wounded Heroes at the national Ministry of Finance and Fiscal Planning, on Wednesday. According to police, the clash occurred when wounded veterans, numbering between 20-30, seeking their financial claims, allegedly turned aggressive[Read More…]
Hepatitis Killing half population-Yolanda
By William Madouk National Minister of Health has expressed concern over a potential health crisis caused by the Hepatitis virus. Yolanda Awel Deng, while speaking during signing of a $167 million grant for HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria, warned that the country could face a catastrophic situation due to the[Read More…]
Fire guts Udhum market in Aweil West
By Hou Akot Hou Over 100 shops were destroyed in a fire that ripped through Udhum Payam market in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Tuesday. The blaze, which reportedly began in a restaurant, quickly spread, engulfing homes and businesses in the vicinity, leaving residents and[Read More…]
Police refresher training begins in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A 45-day refresher training program for 1,000 police officers has commenced in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state-Aweil. The program that aimed at enhancing the personnel’s skills in protecting civilians and property has attracted both commissioned and non-commissioned officers. The State Commissioner of Police, Philip Madut[Read More…]
Construction of Nadapal-Juba highway to resume
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan and Kenya resolved to resume the construction of the Vital 350-kilometre Juba-Nadapal Highway Project. The project had been on hold for a while due to security concerns. Minister for Roads and Bridges, Simon Mijok Mijak, met with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Road and Transport,[Read More…]
IGAD urges gov’t to implement pending peace tasks
Kidega Livingstone Inter-Governmental Authority on Development has urged South Sudan to expedite the implementation of all outstanding provisions of the peace agreement. IGAD Special Envoy to South Sudan, Dr. Ismail Wais raised the concern during a meeting with the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, on Monday. According to[Read More…]
Geng urges youth to embrace peace
By Charles K Mark National Minister of Youth and Sports has appealed to armed youth across the country to renounce violence and actively participate in peace-building process. Minister Dr. Joseph Geng Akec appeal on Tuesday in a brief meeting with the Vice President for Gender and Youth Cluster, Madam[Read More…]
Private schools excel in P.8 results
By Bida Elly David Private primary schools Central Equatoria state outperformed their government established counterparts, in 2023 examination results, released recently. Many candidates from private schools exceled in Central Equatoria State’s announcement of the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) results, on Tuesday. According to the state education ministry statistics,[Read More…]
Girl, 17-year-old commits suicide
By Yang Ater A 17-year-old girl committed suicide by hanging in War-cuei village, Mathiang-kok Payam, Rumbek East County, Lakes State after physical abuse by her brother. According to Police spokesperson Elijah Mabor, the incident took place at approximately 8:30 PM, The police are currently conducting an investigation to ascertain the[Read More…]
Are we rich or poor? – the way I see it
By Joseph Ring Lang Historical overview From our sketchy documentation, the Arabs invaded our Continent in waves and droves when the Middle East became too small to accommodate them all and subsequently decided to conquer new places which happen to be Africa. They came as far as Sudan and[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji prohibits illicit cross-border business
By Gladys Fred Kole Kajo-Keji County commissioner in Central Equatoria State has issued an order to halt illegal across borders trade. Phanuel Dumo Jame’s order intends to combat illicit business of both wood and non-wood products from the county to markets in neighbouring Uganda. “I, therefore, appeal for your[Read More…]
NBGs launches employees ID program
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state (NBGs) have launched the issuance of financial identification cards (IDs) for government employees, aiming to combat the issue of “ghost names” on the payroll. NBGs Governor Tong Aken Ngor announced the program on Monday during a meeting with[Read More…]
Adeng assumes role as representative to UN
By Charles K Mark South Sudan’s Ambassador, Cecilia A.M. Adeng on Monday assumed a role as Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Adeng, who has become the country’s first female representative to UN presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres. South Sudan Women Intellectuals’[Read More…]
UN calls on South Sudan gov’t to uphold human rights
By Bida Elly David United Nations Commission for Human Rights urges South Sudan to respect rights of the people and expedite implementation of peace agreement. Chairperson of United Nations Commission for Human Rights Commission on South Sudan, Mrs. Yasmin Sooka made the call, on Tuesday. Mrs. Sooka was meeting[Read More…]
Trader arrested for illegal gun deal
By Hou Akot Hou A Sudanese trader is in custody at Gokmachar police station of Aweil North County Northern Bahr El Ghazal over illegal arms deal. A client, allegedly accidentally shot himself with a pistol he bought from to the Sudanese illegal gun dealer. The client, identified as Bol[Read More…]