By Ijoo Bosco King of Otuho Mayya, His Majesty David Oyalala has called on the Catholic Diocese of Torit to establish a parish and build a church in Hiyala Payam, to end the cycle of revenge attacks and promote peace in the area. This request came during the first[Read More…]
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Governor Uber convenes symposium with leaders
By Hou Akot Hou The newly appointed Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Simon Uber Mawut, held his first official meeting on Saturday with officials and prominent figures from the state. The symposium, convened in Juba, was aimed at familiarizing the governor with the pressing issues facing the[Read More…]
Commissioner forms committee to settle chieftaincy dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil North Commissioner, Kiir Chan Wol, has established an interim committee to help settle the ongoing conflict between two rival chiefs, Aturjong Aturjong and Dau Deng Nyuol. According to the Commissioner, the committee is composed of seasoned local chiefs who have previously handled similar disputes[Read More…]
Lakes State leaders trained on Transitional Justice
By Yang Ater Yang A 3-day workshop on traditional justice has been concluded in Rumbek Lakes State. Over 42 participants were in attendance. The workshop brought together government officials, chiefs, civil society members, security forces, youth, and women to discuss the concept of transitional justice. Pontus Joseph, the Human[Read More…]
SPLM-IO thrashes registration deadline
By Bosco Bush Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has questioned the credibility and neutrality of the Political Parties Council (PPC) and its chairperson in conducting the activities of the institution. SPLM-IO is amongst the parties that have not met the June 30th deadline for political party registration[Read More…]
Commissioner lifts ban on Bari Community Association
By Bosco Bush Juba County Commissioner has issued an order lifting the ban on Bari Community Association (BCA). In February 2023, former Juba County Commissioner, Charles Joseph Wani directed the closure of BCA – accusing its members of causing disorder during a memorial of Late. Lawmaker Alfred Keri. The[Read More…]
SPLM-IO disputes election date
By Dogga Luwo Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has denounced the National Election Commission’s (NEC) unilateral announcement of December 22, 2024, as the date for national elections. Prof. Abednego Akok, NEC’s Chairperson said last week, the declaration of the election date is in line with the 2018[Read More…]
VIOLATION: SPLM-IO demands revote on National Security Bill
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) party has called on President Salva Kiir not to sign the controversial National Security Bill recently passed by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), into law. In a press conference held over the weekend, Nathaniel Oyet, SPLM-IO Deputy Chairperson,[Read More…]
Destroying a friend with lies is just loan for he will pay it back (part 1)
By Ustaz Mark Bang If all people are building their ways of doing things based on lies, even the whole world, I will never condone it. If this had never been part of my life I lived when I was young in the family, peer, and other groups. I[Read More…]
How hard is it to lose everything including the smile?
By Theem Isaac Machar To those who are living a happy life in South Sudan. It baffles me how you make it through these tough times. Imagine, to me, laughter these days is extremely hard. Even if someone cracks the funniest joke that I have ever heard before. Sparing[Read More…]
Food poisoning wipes a family
By Hou Akot Hou A family of six in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, has succumbed to death due to food poisoning. According to the commissioner of Aweil South County, Mr. Luka Thel Thel, the incident occurred on Wednesday in Mabior Boma, Nyoc-awany payam. The mother[Read More…]
Legislators investigate suspension of Modern Mall Construction
By Kidega Livingstone Juba City Council Legislative Assembly has interrogated the Director of the Juba Block Council following the sudden suspension of construction on the first modern shopping mall in Juba town. On May 24th, 2024, the construction of the Juba modern market, being carried out by the Infinity[Read More…]
Central Bank headquarters to be inaugurated next week
By Ngor Deng Matem President Salva Kiir Mayardit is expected on July 8, 2024,to officially inaugurate the new headquarters building of the Central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), ahead of South Sudan’s Independence anniversary. BoSS Governor, Dr. James Alic Garang, has expressed his appreciation for the Shandong Construction Company,[Read More…]
Over 140 SAF surrenders to South Sudan
By Hou Akot Hou Hundreds of Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) troops have fled to Northern Bahr El Ghazal state since Thursday, entering through the towns of Majok Yithiou Municipality along the border and Warguet, west of Majok. According to Angony Ateny, the Deputy Town Major of Majok Yithiou, more[Read More…]
Rebel abductions threaten Yei River County
By Bosco Bush Authorities and residents of Yei River County have reported a concerning increase in abductions, raising security alerts in the area. The abductions are believed to be carried out by members of the National Salvation Front (NAS) rebel group. On the evening of Thursday, July 4, 2024,[Read More…]
US donates $57 million to cushion crisis
By William Madouk United States of America has announced more than $57 million in additional humanitarian assistance to address urgent needs of crisis-affected people in South Sudan. In his remark on the occasion of July 4 or the independence of the United States, the US ambassador to South Sudan,[Read More…]
Tumaini Initiative, roadmap evaluation determine elections
By Philip Buda Ladu National Minister of Information and Government spokesperson, Michael Makuei said the Nairobi peace process dabbed “Tumaini Initiative” and the peace Roadmap evaluation report are the bases under which the presidency will decide on the election conduct. Makuei who is a rapporteur to the Nairobi talks[Read More…]
Finance Minister tables 2.4 trillion budget
By Bosco Bush The Council of Ministers, in its regular meeting, has returned 2.4 trillion fiscal year budget proposal tabled by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, citing a lack of priority inputs. Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, presented the 2024/2025 Fiscal[Read More…]
South Sudan election date set
By William Madouk National Election Commission (NEC) has announced December 22, 2024 as the date for general elections in South Sudan. According to the NEC Chairperson, Prof. Abednego Akok, section 16 (1) of the National Elections Act 2012 (amendment) 2013 gives the institution an authority to determine election timeline.[Read More…]
No more extension, we need elections
By Steady Ayuen For more than a decade since independence, the desire for a democratic government became everyone’s dream in South Sudan. Youth, civil society and vulnerable population of South Sudan apprehend elections as the turning point for a democratic nation where the rule of law must prevail. Elections[Read More…]