By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan’s government appears to have surrendered substantial territory to Uganda, as local authorities in Pogee, Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State and parts of Central Equatoria State continue to report significant encroachments by the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF). The situation has ignited alarm[Read More…]
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Juba Super Cup set for September
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Juba Local Football Association has announced that the 2024/25 Juba Super Cup will take place on September 6th, featuring a match between Jamus FC and Malakia FC of Juba. Originally scheduled for September 1st, the fixture was postponed by a week to accommodate Jamus[Read More…]
Council of Ministers approves Sports Development Policy
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan’s cabinet has approved Ministry of Youth and Sports’ policy, allocating $5 million annual budget for development of sports, in the country. In cabinet meeting on Friday, the National Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Dr. Joseph Geng Akec, presented Sport Development Policy 2024,[Read More…]
South Sudan delegation returns from water week conference
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Pal Mai Deng, and his accompanying delegation have returned to Juba after participating in World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden. Celebrated annually from August 25th to 29th, this year’s conference focused on water cooperation for peace and security, aiming[Read More…]
UNDP donates motorcycles to support human rights efforts in Jonglei
By Deng Ghai Deng The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has donated two motorcycles to the State Human Rights Commission in Bor, the capital of Jonglei State. The donation, made on Friday, aims to enhance the commission’s capacity to investigate and respond to human rights violations across the state.[Read More…]
Agony of missing persons haunts families
By William Madouk For over 20 years, Hannan Abdallah has lived in anguish since her husband, Nasiruddin Tutu, a soldier, went missing during the Kassala conflict in Sudan in 2004. “To my husband, if you can hear me, please come back. The children have missed you all these years,”[Read More…]
U.S. imposes visa restrictions on officials obstructing humanitarian aid
By Deng Ghai Deng United States Department of State announced on Friday that it is imposing visa restrictions on individuals from South Sudan responsible for undermining efforts to achieve sustainable peace in the country. This action targets members of the South Sudanese government who have obstructed life-saving humanitarian aid[Read More…]
Floods hit 470,000 people countrywide-UNOCHA
By Bosco Bush South Sudan is grappling with severe flooding as water levels in the River Nile rise due to heavy rainfall. Current statistics indicate that over 470,000 people have been significantly affected across 26 of the country’s 78 counties. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian[Read More…]
REJECTED: Cabinet trashes $25.3 million budget for Air Traffic Management
By Philip Buda Ladu Council of Ministers has declined to approve a budget proposal request worth 25.3 million US dollars for operation of Juba Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) control centre. Minister of Transport, Madut Biar had tabled the request to the cabinet for approval in their regular[Read More…]
Ideological bankruptcy killing Africa
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon On Tuesday this week, President Museveni as he usually does, had the opportunity to lecture to Africans a number of problems that we face and their possible solution. He has vast experience in the political dealings of the continent having lived through most of Africa’s[Read More…]
How the dead were culturally mourned for in the past, compared to present
In the olden days, when a person died, people from the neighbourhood used to come to console the relatives of the deceased. As they consoled the deceased’s relatives, some people could be digging the grave. Culturally, it is a relative who commences digging the grave, then those from afar dig[Read More…]
Cows, don’t give milk!
Ustaz Mark Bang A father usually told his children when they were younger that: “When you all reach the age of 12, I will tell you the secret of life.” One day, when the oldest turned 12, he anxiously and curiously asked his father what the secret of life[Read More…]
UJOSS demands City Review, Al Hagiga Newspapers reinstate suspended journalists
By Deng Ghai Deng Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has demanded immediate restoration of journalists suspended from The City Review and Al Hagiga Newspapers. According to UJOSS’ President Oyet Patrick Charles, the suspensions were conducted in violation of South Sudan’s Labour Act, 2017, which mandates adherence to[Read More…]
SSFA sets deadline for foreign-based players ahead of AFCON qualifiers
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has confirmed that some foreign-based players have begun arriving in Juba to join the national team training camp ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Michael Daniel Morgan, chairman of the South Sudan National Team Committee,[Read More…]
Exclusive: Head of the ICRC’s family Protection Program, Bermijn discusses missing persons in South Sudan
By William Madouk On the International Day of the Disappeared, approximately 6,000 persons remain missing in South Sudan, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The figure highlights the need to exert more efforts to locate and reunite families affected by the crisis. Observed annually on August[Read More…]
Journalists empowered in combating rumours, hate speech
By James Innocent Over 15 journalists in the Greater Yei Counties (Yei, Lainya, Morobo and Kajo-Keji) have undergone a training aimed at enhancing their reporting skills as the slated December elections loom. It focused on equipping media professionals with the tools necessary to provide accurate information. Speaking during the[Read More…]
Jonglei esteems former Police Commissioner Maj. Gen. Elia Costa
By Deng Ghai Deng Residents and police officers in Jonglei State, in a heartfelt farewell ceremony, honoured Maj. Gen. Elia Costa Faustino, who has been relocated following a three-year tenure as police commissioner. Lauded for his exceptional leadership, Gen. Costa’s tenure was marked by a significant reduction in insecurity[Read More…]
Bishop Hiiboro praises Education Minister for reforms
By Deng Ghai Deng Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, in a heartfelt letter dated August 26, 2024, has lauded Awut Deng Acuil, Minister of General Education and Instruction, for her steadfast commitment to enhancing education across South Sudan. The Bishop’s message underlines the crucial[Read More…]
South Sudan welcomes first Apostolic Nuncio
By Bosco Bush Following Pope Francis’s historic visit last year, South Sudan has welcomed first Apostolic Nuncio, marking a step in strengthening diplomatic relations with the Holy See. H.G. Archbishop Seamus Horgan, appointed by the Pope, arrived on Thursday, August 29. He was warmly received by various church leaders,[Read More…]
South Sudan registers 6,000 missing persons
By William Madouk As the World marks International Day of the Disappeared, South Sudan grapples with about 6,000 persons missing from their families. According to data from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), this figure represents individuals whose whereabouts remain unknown, highlighting need for continued efforts to[Read More…]