By Yang Ater Yang The local authorities in Lakes State have taken a Ugandan man into custody for questioning after the death of his wife, identified as 30-year-old Veronica Acheng, in their home in Guolyar Town. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Mabor, confirmed the incident and stated[Read More…]
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SSANU declares readiness for elections
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan African National Union (SSANU) has declared their readiness to participate in the forthcoming election scheduled for December 2024. The Acting President of SSANU Party Bol Toby Maduot affirmed that the party members are now not only in all parts of the nation but also[Read More…]
AMDISS emphasizes media professionalism during elections
By Gladys Fred Kole Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has urged media houses to exercise professionalism, especially at this critical time of election era. AMDISS Executive Director, Irene Ayaa said media houses need to be able to give people the kind of factual information that citizens[Read More…]
Court orders Ayii to pay $400,000 for deceased pilots
By William Madouk Juba high court has passed verdict for South Supreme Airline to pay $350,000 as compensation for two pilots who died in plane crash in Pieri, three years ago. Presiding over the court, on Tuesday, Justice Barnaba Nykang ruled that Ayii’s airline company must pay to families[Read More…]
Fierce clash leaves one dead, eight Injured
By Yang Ater Yang A clash between armed youth from Tonj East in Warrap and Cueibet County of Lakes State has resulted in one fatality and eight individuals sustaining injuries. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Elijah Mabor Makuac said while the general security situation in most parts of Lakes State[Read More…]
Dr. Lam, Nunu discuss elections
By Bida Elly David National Democratic Movement (NDM) Chairman Dr. Lam Akol and Speaker of the National Assembly (R-TNLA) Rt Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba call for political consensus to pave way for democratic elections The two leaders emphasized an urgent need for all parties to come together and establish[Read More…]
Violence could derail elections-UN
By William Madouk United Nations urges South Sudan to take measures to end subnational violence to pave way for democratic elections. Head of UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Mr. Nicholas Haysom, who is also the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General made the call after recent series of[Read More…]
Government must initiate disbarment to end the contagion of inter-communal conflicts, road attacks and military-civil strife. The widespread possession of illegal firearms and light weapons proliferation by citizens that breed ill blood and scoundrel, in the country must be brought under control. As the country prepares to hold elections, the[Read More…]
In our society, women must prioritize their own financial independence and personal growth. The alarming cases of violence and abuse linked to financial dependence on men are a stark reminder of the dangers faced by women who rely solely on others for their livelihood. It is high time for women[Read More…]
Cattle herders detained in Kajo-Keji
By Charles K Mark Security personnel have arrested and detained about eight youths, who were driving flock cattle from Kaya back to Kajo-Keji. Kajo-Keji County commissioner, Phanuel Dumo Jame told this outlet that the herders were attempting to return to Kajo-Keji from Kaya, Morobo County. He said the arrested[Read More…]
Adil calls for increased resource mobilization
By Kidega Livingstone Central Equatoria State Governor has directed institutions in charge of the state finances to increase efforts to mobilize funding for development activities. Emmanuel Adil Anthony issued the directive after signing three bills passed by the State Reconstituted Transitional Legislative Assembly, into law. In a statement from[Read More…]
Sudan parties, civil society push for truce
By Gladys Fred Kole Sudanese peace stakeholders convened in Juba on Monday at the invitation of President Salva Kiir, seeking to revive dialogue amidst ongoing conflict. The Sudanese-to-Sudanese dialogue consultative meeting brings in Political parties and civil society organizations from the warring country. Eltigani Seisi Mohamed, chair of Forces[Read More…]
Army blames child recruitment on conflict
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) attributes recruitment of children into the army, to prevailing insecurity and conflict situation in the country. But recruitment of child soldiers represents a severe violation of international human rights standards. Speaking at Red Hand Day Celebration, Maj. Gen. Chaplain Khemis[Read More…]
Germany funding catalyzes success for 64,000 people
By Charles K Mark Germany support worth €4.5 million is benefiting at least 64,000 through a Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus Project in Greater Bahr el Ghazal. It was designed to benefit mainly internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, children, and women by equipping them with technical and vocational education and training[Read More…]
Rumbek University lecturers on strike
By Yang Ater Yang Lecturers at Rumbek University of Science and Technology (RUST) have announced indefinite sit-down strike, starting Tuesday. The strike, in response to the Ministry of Finance and Planning’s failure to address demands for unpaid salary arrears and 2019 to 2023, air ticket allowances. The lecturers run[Read More…]
Fuel stations in residential areas put on radar
By William Madouk Juba City Council Deputy Mayor for Social Services announced plans to take action against fuel stations located near residential areas. As fuel trade has become a lucrative, several investors vastly embraced the sector, scattering stations all over Juba, with some located next to residences. Mr. Thiik[Read More…]
Ruto sends letter on mediation stand
By Bida Elly David Kenyan President Dr. William Ruto expresses his readiness to kickstart peace talks between the South Sudanese government and the holdout groups. On Monday, Kenyan Envoy Charles Keter presented a letter to president Kiir containing a framework to bridge Juba with the holdout groups. According to[Read More…]
Tensions remain high in Nasir
By Charles K Mark Security situation in Nasir County, Upper Nile State remains tense following clashes between the youth and the SSPDF, last weekend. Nasir County Commissioner, Mr. Duol Kun Thian, said about 5 youths who went fishing, clashed with SSPDF from Wechyar-Adiw Barracks. The incident happened on Saturday,[Read More…]
CEPO urges stringent measures against illegal logging
By Charles K Mark Civil society warns of anticipated food insecurity as a result of the grave impact of climate change caused by deforestation. Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) urges the government to take urgent measures to end illegal logging across the country. CEPO’s Edmond Yakani directs his[Read More…]
Mapuordit community strengthens ties with church for development
By Gladys Fred Kole Mapuordit Payam, Yirol West County, Lakes State, has embarked on an engagement with the church. The engagement aims at fostering development and transformation after three decades since the establishment of the church in 1993. The host community has agreed to further communal development with the[Read More…]