By Peter Kuol Kuch Wildlife authorities in Jonglei State have detained six poachers and seized 14 motorbikes used to transport animal carcasses as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal poaching activities in Bor. Earlier this week, the national Ministry of Wildlife, in collaboration with Jonglei State wildlife authorities,[Read More…]
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Tycoon urges VP to revolutionize agriculture sector
By William Madouk South Sudan Business Community and Employer Federation has called on Vice President for Economic Cluster, Banjamin Bol Mel, to act on the president’s appeal for transforming agricultural sector. South Sudan Business Community and Employer Federation president, Ayii Duang Ayii believes that Vice President Bol Mel is[Read More…]
Gov’t sets 24th as Monthly pay date
By Yiep Joseph Government has announced that the 24th of each month will be the fixed date for the disbursement of salaries to civil servants and organized forces. The decision was reached during a meeting between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Vice President for the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin[Read More…]
UDF factions reunite after years of division
By Dogga Luwo After nearly 14 years split, two rival factions of the United Democratic Front (UDF) party in Central Equatoria State have reconciled, pledging to unite and advance the party’s agenda. UDF had been split by an administrative dispute in the top leadership, leading to the emergence of[Read More…]
Girls traded for cattle in Warrap-UN
By Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan is alarmed of four 13-year-old girls forced into marriage with older men in Kuajok, Warrap State. Speaking to the media this week, Head of the Commission, Yasmin Sooka said that during a recent field visit, sexual[Read More…]
UJOSS condemns threats on journalist
By Yiep Joseph Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), has condemned threats to a journalist working for a local radio station in Warrap State. In a statement released to the media, UJOSS Coordinator for Warrap State, Daniel Mareng Wek said such actions violate press freedom. He urged the[Read More…]
Refugees urged to return home
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Kajo-Keji County Commissioner, in Central Equatoria state, has appealed to residents of Liwolo Payam who sought refuge in Uganda to return home before the next agricultural season. Addressing Christians at a regional convention in Liwolo, Commissioner David Lisi Christopher stated that civilians in the Payam[Read More…]
UAP boss arrested over contempt of court
By William Madouk Managing Director of UAP Insurance Company has been arrested for violating summons and failing to appear in court in the case with dismissed staff. Mr. Japheth Omare Omwero was arrested yesterday after declining to respond to court summons for a hearing scheduled for February 21, 2025.[Read More…]
South Sudan Transitional Government renews tenure
By William Maduok & Jacob Onuha Nelson South Sudan’s transitional government has for the second time extended its tenure for another two years. The first extension after the end of the Peace Roadmap, ended yesterday and today, February 22, 2025 makes the beginning of a new era. Dr. Martin[Read More…]
Why it hurts to be human
Life is just a show and we are all actors. There is completely no ultimate winner or there are depending on how they see it. For many people, the pain of being stuck in this human body without any success or something to hope for is one of our many[Read More…]
Commissioners’ forum concludes with call to prioritize farming
By Peter Kuol Kuch A three-day Commissioners’ Forum has concluded with a call to prioritize farming and to end revenge killings and cattle raiding across Jonglei State this year. During her address at the closure of the forum on Wednesday, Acting Governor Atong Kuol Manyang urged commissioners to promote[Read More…]
Over $ 3 Billion, none oil revenue, unaccounted
By Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan expressed deep concern over exacerbating suffering of ordinary citizens due to widespread corruption and mismanagement of public funds. The commission revealed in a report that South Sudan generated $3.5 billion in non-oil revenue between September 2022[Read More…]
MSMEs’ mops blame on banking sector
By William Madouk Failure of Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) is attribute to neglect by banking and microfinance institutions to provide credit scheme. Minister of Trade and Industry, Amb. Joseph Moun shared this observation during one-day seminar, on Thursday. The seminar brainstormed on giving small scale business enterprises[Read More…]
Central Equatoria swoops on toxic gins, land grabbing
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria state (CES) government has intensified crackdown on toxic Alcoholic drinks and land grabbing. The operation aimed to enforce implementation of orders banning poisonous alcoholic drinks. CES Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Wani on Thursday, led a random tour to manufacturing companies, suspected to be violating[Read More…]
SSPM punches Abdelbagi from party leadership
By William Madouk South Sudan Patriotic Movement (SSPM) has removed Hussien Abdelbagi Akol from being the acting deputy chairman. Dr. Costello Garang Riiny, leader of group announced relegation of Abdelbagi on Thursday. Few days after losing Vice president seat, Abdelbagi has again lost a second seat in SSPM party.[Read More…]
President Kiir reshuffles
By Staff writer President Salva Kiir has issued a Republican Decree relieving Major General Simon Majur from his position as Director General in the Directorate of Passport, Immigration, and Nationality. Major General Elia Costa Faustino has been appointed as the new Director General. In another Decree, Yeni Samuel Costa[Read More…]
SSPDF contests disarmament, attack rumours
By William Madouk South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has denied allegation of ferrying thousands of troops to Nasir, Upper Nile state, for disarmament and operation. Army spokesperson, Maj Gen Lul Ruai Koang made the clarification after “fake news” peddlers took to social media with claims that the army’s[Read More…]
Schools close over heatwave
By Dogga Luwo Government has ordered closure of schools for two weeks due to escalating heat wave caused by climate change. The directive, effective from Friday, follows reports of more than 12 students collapsing daily in Juba city. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Vice President[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The security situation in Nasir County, Upper Nile State and Western Equatoria State is marked by numerous rights violations, including killings, burning, and looting of property. These acts are not only inhumane but also reflect deep-rooted human-interest conflicts. In 2022, a 14-year-old girl was raped to death in Aweil. On[Read More…]
Nasir Commissioner appeals for humanitarian assistance
By Manas James Okony Nasir County in Upper Nile State is facing a dire humanitarian situation following recent clashes between the national army and armed youth. Thousands have been displaced, lacking access to food, water, and medical care. County Commissioner Gatluak Lew Thiep, said an uneasy calm has returned[Read More…]