By Hou Akot Hou Anglican church has distributed food rations to 750 people, deemed more destitute to help, in Northern Bahr El Gazal state. The exercise was conducted in three locations of Warkuac neighborhoods in Aweil Town, Akuem-kou, and Adoor, all in Aweil East County. According to Pastor, John[Read More…]
National
Central Equatoria condemns abductions in Yei
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State Government has condemned the recent abduction of a Paramount Chief and two aid workers in Yei River County. According to the report, the incident occurred on Monday July 7 this week while the victims were en-routing to a community dialogue program. The[Read More…]
Greater Yei needs judges, prosecutors, police-legal expert
By Kei Emmanuel Duku AS president Salva Kiir promoted 82 members of jury on Thursday, an advocate appeals for judges in Kajo-Keji, Morobo, and Lainya Counties of Central Equatoria. Victor Batali Sillas, Director for the Centre for Legal Aid Justice, said this measure would help reduce case backlogs and[Read More…]
Governor seeks support for EPI store completion
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria state government has called for partners’ support to complete Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), storage building. Speaking during an inauguration of the facility on Tuesday, Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel said with the economic situation his state is going through, the health minister would try[Read More…]
Bar Association welcomes promotion of Judges, call for further reforms
Alan Benson South Sudan Bar Association has welcomed elevation of judges in the judicial system but calls for deeper institutional reforms. Secretary General of the Bar Association, Wani Samuel appreciated President’s move to reform the Judiciary. “We (BAR Association) are welcoming this with a very open heart. We are[Read More…]
Tombura applauds governor’s temporary relocation
By Alan Clement Tambura welcomes decision of Western Equatoria State Acting governor, to temporarily relocate his office operations to the county. Acting governor, Daniel Badagbu, announced on Independence Day, that he would relocate his office and cabinet to Tambura County, to restore peace and stability. However, while talking[Read More…]
Central Equatoria to set committee on tax dispute
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Central Equatoria State (CES) government has resolved to set a specialized committee to address tax dispute with South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA). This move comes after a proposal by SSRA to divide Juba City into zones for enhanced tax collection was last month met with[Read More…]
Rising above the storm; 14th Independence Anniversary in glamour amid hardship
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Despite government’s failure to organize official celebration of the 14th Independence Anniversary, citizens across South Sudan utilized their hard-earned resources to make the day colourful. The unexpected happened; citizens turned roads along residential areas, playgrounds, and spaces at homes into event venues while many were[Read More…]
UAP, pay former employees ahead of closure-Activist
By Lodu William Odiya The Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has called on UAP Insurance Company to fulfill its moral and legal obligation to compensate former employees before shutting its operations. CPA’s appeal followed a statement issued by UAP insurance company Limited, of a plan to close business,[Read More…]
GHOST NAMES: Kiir tasks CDF to clean SSPDF payroll
By Jacob Onuha Nelson and Lodu William Odiya President, Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed cleaning of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) payroll of ghost names. Kiir issued the directive to the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Dau Aturjong Nyuol, during oath taking, on Thursday. According to[Read More…]
National Legislature re-opens next week
By No. 1 Citizen Transitional National Legislative Assembly and National Council of states are schedule to re-open on Wednesday, next week. Hon. Benjamin Oliver Mori, spokesperson of the National Assembly announced on Friday, over state owned media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). Stating that the re-opening event begins at 10:00[Read More…]
Three dead, over 70 admitted of suspected cholera cases
By Jacob Onuha Nelson and Kei Emmanuel Duku Health authorities in Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State, have confirmed three deaths due to cholera and 73 suspected cases, registered. Torit County Health Surveillance Officer, Paul Alhaj Peter Rogashiano, confirmed the cases to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, on Friday. He[Read More…]
Nation Talks
When the struggle for the future of South Sudan started in 1955, prior to Sudan’s independence in 1956 from British, the actors for the struggle were trading on the issues of marginalization of Southern Sudanese, and the Arab supremacy against Junubin. It was a legitimate cause but met with difficulties[Read More…]
Kiir evokes Judiciary promotions
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has in a landmark drive, promoted 82 officials of the jury. The promotions announced over state owned media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporations (SSBC), witnessed six justices of the Court of Appeal, promoted to Justices of Supreme Court. At least 18 judges of High court have also[Read More…]
Bee attack kills Chinese miner, injures three in Kapoeta South
By Kei Emmanuel Duku One Chinese has died and three nationals critical injured from a severe bee attack on Wednesday, in Kapoeta South County, Eastern Equatoria State. In confirmation, Kapoeta South County Commissioner, Paulo Lokole said the incident occurred while the workers were clearing land for a new gold[Read More…]
Abductor free Yei paramount chief from captivity
By James Innocent Yei River County paramount, Chief Joseph Brown Lomosee, who was abducted on Monday, has been set free. The paramount chief and two humanitarian workers were abducted while going for peace dialogue at Logo Boma in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. Confirming his safe return, the[Read More…]
“Far from freedom”, activist describes South Sudan’s tragedy
By Alan Clement As South Sudanese enter the 15th year of self-rule, civil Society activist tasked the country to reflect deeply on the meaning of independence. According to Ter Manyang Gatwech, despite immense sacrifices to achieve independence in 2011, the realities that citizens face today, are a stark reflection[Read More…]
Churches call on political leaders to dialogue
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has called on political leaders to continuously dialogue for the sake of peace in the country. Speaking at All Saint Cathedral Church in Juba, Chairperson of South Sudan Council of Churches, Rev. Dr. Justin Badi Arama said the Church[Read More…]
Women’s League reaffirms support to orphans
By Lodu William Odiya Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Women’s League has reaffirmed support to orphans as well as young people. The women’s league pledge followed a visit and celebration of the country’s fourteenth Independence Day Anniversary with Orphans at Stone Orphanage Center in Juba, on Wednesday. “Don’t feel[Read More…]
CEASEFIRE: Kiir commits to silent guns
By Alan Clement South Sudan President Salva Kiir has reiterated the government’s commitment toward holding a ceasefire across the country. Despite security challenges in some parts of the country, the head of state vowed to ensure that guns are silent. In his nation address marking the 14th independence anniversary[Read More…]