By William Madouk National Security Service (NSS) internal bureau calls for calm in the country, saying officials detained in Juba are linked to the violence in Upper Nile State. David John Kumuri, NSS spokesperson and Director of Public Relations, stated on Saturday the institution is detaining several individuals with[Read More…]
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Five killed in Uror County
By Manas James Okony At least five people were killed, seven others injured and 7,000 heads of cattle raided, during an attack by armed assailants in Uror County in Jonglei State. Uror County Commissioner, James Gatkhor Gatluak told this publication that the incidence happened over the weekend. He accuses[Read More…]
Activist urges IGAD to meet with Kiir, Machar over rising insecurity
By Yiep Joseph Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has called on IGAD member countries to urgently convene in Juba to address the escalating tensions in South Sudan before the 2018 peace agreement collapses. In a statement released to the media, CPA’s Director, Ter Manyang emphasized the need for[Read More…]
Women entrepreneurs showcased products at EU compound
By William Madouk As part of the Women’s Day celebration, a section of South Sudanese women in business exhibited their products at the European Union compound to reach a larger market ahead of the Women’s Day celebration. The event organized by International Trade Center (ITC) through their Market Access[Read More…]
NBG Youth election committee finalizes preparations
By Hou Akot Hou Youth Steering Committee tasked with organizing elections in Northern Bahr El Gazal state has announced the completion of procedural arrangements ahead of the scheduled polls. The elections, initially planned for October of last year, were postponed due to various political and economic challenges, according to[Read More…]
Torit hosts International Women’s Day
By Kei Emmanuel Duku National government announced holding International Women’s Day celebration in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State. Theme for the event is “Empowering Women and Girls to Promote Equality, Safety, and a Healthy Environment.” This celebration underscores the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of women across South Sudan. International[Read More…]
Ministry extends closure of schools
By Staff Writer Government has prolonged the closure of schools for an additional week, following the initial two-week suspension prompted by an unprecedented heatwave. This announcement was made on Thursday by Martin Tako Moi, the Deputy Minister of General Education and Instruction, who confirmed that educational institutions will remain[Read More…]
Tragedy: Gen. Dak, 27 soldiers killed
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir has confirmed the killing of Maj-Gen Majur Dak alongside 27 other soldiers during an evacuation mission by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan in Nasir. President Kiir detailed in his state-of-the-nation address how the barracks had been attacked by a paramilitary group,[Read More…]
Kiir calls for calm amid tension
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has called on the public to remain calm and promised that the country will never return to war despite the killing of an SSPDF commander in Nasir County. The President made the call following killing of General, Majur Dak, SSPDF commander in Nasir[Read More…]
Jonglei state gets new governor
In decree, read on state-owned media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), on Friday evening, President Salva Kiir Mayardit appointed Dr. Riek Gai Kok as a new governor for Jonglei state. Dr. Gai’s appointment followed a decree removing former governor of Jonglei state, Mahjoub Biel Turuk from office. Mahjoub exited the[Read More…]
EAC unveils ‘visit East Africa: feel the vibe’ tourism brand in Berlin
By Staff Writer Hundreds of tourism stakeholders attending the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin, witnessed the unveiling of the “Visit East Africa – Feel the Vibe” brand. This groundbreaking initiative aims to collectively promote the East African Community (EAC) as a single tourist destination. Various stakeholders welcomed the move,[Read More…]
Aweil East teachers urged to adopt modern techniques
By Hou Akot Hou Education Director for Aweil East County, Kuan Kuan has urged teachers to dedicate themselves selflessly to their work for the sake of nation-building, despite the challenges they face. He remarked during a two-day training organized by the Universal Network for Knowledge and Empowerment Agency (UNKEA)[Read More…]
President Kiir, Igga discuss security, SPLM reforms
By Staff writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit, also Chairman of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), convened a meeting on Thursday, with the party’s First Deputy Chairman and Secretary-General, Dr. James Wani Igga. The agenda was focused on pressing issues impacting South Sudan, particularly the ongoing conflicts in Upper Nile,[Read More…]
Western nations decry peace deal violations
By Kei Emmanuel Duku European Union, along with the Embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Norway, and others, have expressed disappointment regarding the recent escalation of violence in Nasir and Ulany County, Upper Nile State. This escalation has resulted in loss of life and property. Furthermore, the Western Nations and[Read More…]
Seek God amid deteriorating security
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Religious leaders in South Sudan have called on citizens to turn to faith for solace and peace amid increasing violence and insecurity across the country. This plea follows recent clashes in Western Equatoria, Warrap, and Upper Nile States between Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO)[Read More…]
Arms embargo impedes deployment of unified forces
By Yiep Joseph Arms embargo imposed on South Susan continues to impede deployment of the Necessary Unified Forces (NUF), a critical component of the 2018 peace agreement. Several pleas by the country’s Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) to UN security council to relax the restriction, have gone[Read More…]
Over 80 lawyers lose licenses
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan Bar Council has revoked licenses of at least 83 lawyers in an ongoing screening process to uphold professional standards and ensure practitioners meet the necessary qualifications. President of the Bar Association and Chairperson of the Bar Council, Arop Malueth, revealed this in a press[Read More…]
I never knew she was driving me to hell, says an enticed young man
By Chol Peter Majoh I never felt the power of love. Sorry to call it love. I would rather call it infatuation, not love. I never felt its power until I got into it. One day as I walked in the evening that was around Gudele town, I saw[Read More…]
Clerics call on gov’t to restore peace
By William Madouk Religious leaders in Upper Nile State have joined voices urging the transitional government to take decisive steps to restore security. in the face of tensions. This comes after a crucial meeting organized by regional office of South Sudan Council of Churches in Malakal, Upper Nile State.[Read More…]
Aweil South farmers receive Ox ploughs
By Hou Akot Hou At least 496 farmers in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state received farming implements, specifically Ox ploughs, earlier this week. The Ox ploughs were donated by World Vision International. Andre Akok, one of the farmers, stated that they have formed cooperatives in the[Read More…]