By Jacob Onuha Nelson Civil servants and members of the organized forces across South Sudan say they remain unpaid, despite government pledge to disburse salaries by 24th every month. The promise of timely payments was made in early March by the Vice President for the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin[Read More…]
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CES SPLM vows to support new party secretary general
By Yiep Joseph Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) secretariat in Central Equatoria State has vowed to support the newly appointed party Secretary General, prof Paul Logale Jumi. Last week President Salva Kiir appointed prof. Paul Lagole Juma as the state Secretary General of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), after[Read More…]
CES Security Committee proposes reformatory schools
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria state of South Sudan has proposed establishing reformatory schools to help transform gang-involved youth. The state security committee noted series of gang-related continuous anti-social behaviours emerging among young people that need transformation. An extraordinary security meeting chaired by state governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, at[Read More…]
Gender Minister condemns gang-rape incident in Gumbo-Sherikat
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare has condemned an horrific sexual assault perpetrated against a young lady in Gumbo-sherikat. Aya Benjamin Libo Warille expressed disappointment and urged security forces to ensure culprits of Thursday incident are punished. A disturbing footage on Thursday, appeared[Read More…]
CES governor urges security forces to be disciplined, orderly while on duty
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has urged the security organs to maintain discipline and order while executing their duties. In a statement extended to this outlet, Governor Mujung, while addressing security organs from various units at the secretariat, highlighted the critical role they[Read More…]
. Sudan among countries to contribute to East Africa’s fastest economic growth
By Lodu William Odiya African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has rated South Sudan among countries that would significantly contribute to the fastest growth of the East African economy in. Africa. Soth Sudan’s) 2025 economic growth has been projected at a 4.0 percent increase in gross domestic product (GDP. The[Read More…]
Activists condemn heinous gang-rape case in Gumbo-Sherikat
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Civil Society and Human Right advocates have condemned the heinous gang-rape case in Gumbo-Sherikat. On Thursday, disturbing footage appeared showing a girl being forced into sexual acts by a group of youths who recorded the incident in the Sherikat neighborhood. Maj. Gen. James Monday Enoka,[Read More…]
RAPE; Gumbo-Sherikat Juba’s top Gang Territory
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Mapaw and other localities on outskirts of Gumbo-Sherikat in Juba city have been identified as primary strongholds for criminal gangs. This designation is amplified by a disturbing surge in reports of sexual violence against women within their confines. Mathiang Jalap Dongrin, a civil society[Read More…]
“Yei Journalist are traumatized” says officials
By James innocent Many journalists in South Sudan, are traumatized due to current economic and security situation which has hindered their reporting capabilities. An official working for Fin Church Aid (FCA), Slash Moses voiced this observation, saying especially journalists in Yei River County are much affected. Slash calls on[Read More…]
Kajo-keji bearing brut of de-afforestation
By James innocent Communities of Kajo-keji county in Central Equatoria state complain of continues logging affecting climatic patterns, making crops to wilt from long drought. Earlier on during the beginning of the year there has been a general heat wave in the region where many children were forced to[Read More…]
Sudanese refugees lament hardship, trauma
By Hou Akot Hou Hundreds of Sudanese refugees complain of unfavorable conditions at Wadwill settlement in Aweil West County of Northern Bahr El Gazal State. Talking to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, Ms. Zina Malesi Bayena, a female refugee, said inadequate food and other necessities makes life difficult, in the[Read More…]
The Digital Mob: How Hate Speech is tearing South Sudanese apart, Online
By Isaac Chol Aguer “The internet gives voice to the voiceless — and unfortunately, also to the brainless.” Last week on 18th June the world marks the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, the United Nations warns that biased algorithms and digital platforms are breeding grounds for toxic content and[Read More…]
Open Letter to Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, the governor Central Equatoria State
Garang Garang Adim Dear Governor Mujung, I am writing to extend my sincere congratulations on your appointment as governor of Central Equatoria State. This position presents a unique opportunity to shape the trajectory of sustainable development within the state, particularly in addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges:[Read More…]
South Sudan, Nigeria partner to enhance aviation sector
By Lodu William Odiya Nigeria expresses readiness in building capacity of South Sudanese to develop and reinforce the country’s Aviation sector. Director and Chief Executive officer of Nigeria College of Aviation Technology, Dr. Danjuma Ismaila made the pledge while addressing South Sudan delegation, on aviation study tour. The South[Read More…]
Over 600 displaced persons benefits from medical outreach in Upper Nile
By Lodu William Odiya At least six hundred displaced persons have benefited from a two day medical outreach conducted by blue helmet Rwanda peacekeepers in Upper Nile region. In a press release, Captain Jacques Nishimwe, said the medical peacekeeping team stepped in, due to aid funding cut that caused[Read More…]
Lobbyists call for appointment of Jonglei State Deputy Governor
By Yiep Joseph Political lobbyists in Jonglei state are yearning for South Sudan President to appoint deputy governor, saying it would fill leadership gap. The proponents expressed that in absence of the governor, leadership vacuum arises, on who to act next, is a politicized. The position of Jonglei State[Read More…]
Woman assaulted, fuel station looted in Kajo-Keji
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A wave of crime has hit Kajo-Keji County, with looting of a fuel station and a sexual assault of a woman by armed personnel. Kajo-Keji county commissioner, Wani Jackson Mule revealed during a radio talk show that the woman was sexually assaulted by a[Read More…]
Juba Teaching Hospital in sorrow state-Yakani
By Jacob Onuha Nelson & Nakwam Rose Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has urged leaders to fund Juba Teaching Hospital in order to relive the institution from its current unbearable state. In a press statement seen by this outlet on Wednesday, Edmund Yakani tasked leaders[Read More…]
Liquidity crisis delays Senior 4 exams marking
By Lodu William Odiya Marking of Senior four examinations has delayed for about six months due to liquidity crisis. The Ministry of General Education has just announced; the exercise will start next week. Speaking to National Broadcaster, Education Minister, Kuyok Abol Kuyok noted that although funds had been approved,[Read More…]
EAC tables USD 109.3 million budget
By Yiep Joseph East African Community (EAC) has tabled estimated USD 109.3 for FY 2025/2026 budget. According to EAC secretariate, the budget was presented before the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during sitting at the regional bloc Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. “The East African Community (EAC) has tabled before[Read More…]