By Philip Buda Ladu National Examination Council (NEC) has justified the poor performance of S.4 candidates who took the 2023 Certificate of Secondary Education exams. Over 17,000 candidates did not perform at a level required to pass them into institutions of higher learning. Early this month, South Sudan National[Read More…]
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Women leaders call for affirmative action, peace
By Philip Buda Ladu A group of prominent South Sudanese women leaders have issued a call for action to the government and international community to address persistent challenges women and girls face in the country. The appeal came in a communiqué released yesterday following a roundtable meeting on women’s[Read More…]
Malong’s former ally abandons ‘homegrown’ deal
By William Madouk A splinter group of South Sudan United Front/Army – Nairobi Declaration, allied to Gen. Dickson Gatluak, has abandoned the ‘Homegrown’ peace initiative, citing lack of commitment and reluctance from the Juba administration. Gen. Gatluak, a former comrade of Gen. Paul Malong Awan, returned to Juba in[Read More…]
Kony’s LRA Rebels under combined combat attack
By Deng Ghai Deng A combined security force has launched a coordinated operation against Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel bases in Central African Republic. Ugandan People’s Defense Force (UPDF) spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye confirmed the operation in a statement to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper. According[Read More…]
CES health minister calls for Mpox vigilance
By No. 1 Citizen Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani received a briefing on suspected Mpox (Monkeypox) cases from the State Minister of Health on Tuesday, with a focus on Juba County. Following the briefing, the State Minister of Health Najwa Juma Mursal briefed the media[Read More…]
IGAD trains Bor entrepreneurs on sustainable fishing
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) equips communities in Bor with skills in crafting sustainable fishing gear. The initiative, under the IGAD-Ecofish project, seeks to bolster the South Sudanese fisheries sector. Monofilament gillnets, a common but harmful fishing gear, have been depleting aquatic life in the[Read More…]
Northern Bahr El Ghazal vaccinates over 900,000 cattle
By Paulino Angok Garang Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has vaccinated over 900,000 heads of cattle in Nyalath, Aweil Center County. The exercise was conducted in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). In a press briefing, Deputy Governor Dr.[Read More…]
Students unite for community service, cleaning Nimule Hospital
By Ijoo Bosco Students from Rock of Ages Adventist Nursery and Primary, Star of Hope Adventist Nursery and Primary Schools, on Monday, exemplified the spirit of community service by cleaning Nimule Hospital. The Hospital Administrator, Mr. John expressed gratitude to the management of the schools, for initiating such a[Read More…]
No vehicles deal with Dynamic Company-army refutes claims
By William Madouk Spokesperson for the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang has firmly denied claims that the army reached an agreement with Dynamic Defence Solutions to supply vehicles. This comes after Dynamic company published on their Facebook page, stating that they had inked[Read More…]
Heavy rainfall forecasted in Eastern, Central Equatoria
By Dogga Luwo Godo IGAD Climate Application and Prediction Centre (ICPAC) has forecasted that from October to December 2024, Eastern and Central Equatoria are poised to receive above-normal rainfall. This period is critical for the equatorial regions of the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA), marking a significant seasonal transition.[Read More…]
Gov’t approves PETRONAS’ exit from oil sector
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan government has approved the withdrawal of PETRONAS Carigali Nile Company Limited from the country’s oil sector. Petronas Carigali Nile Limited (PCNL), a subsidiary of Malaysia’s state-owned energy giant Petronas, announced its withdrawal from the Republic of South Sudan as part of its long-term investment[Read More…]
NIGHTMARE: Another plane crash injures four
By Deng Ghai Deng Four people sustained minor injuries on Monday in another aviation mishap where a private chartered plane crashed in the Mandeng area of Nasir County. John David, Director of the South Sudan Aviation Authority, confirmed the incident and announced that investigations are currently underway to determine[Read More…]
Lakes State: Three commissioners take oath
By Yang Ater Governor of Lakes State, Gen. Rin Tueny Mabor, on Monday, officiated over swearing-in of three newly appointed commissioners of Wulu, Cueibet and Yirol West, counties. Taking their oath were Justin Majok Manyiel for Wulu County, Daniel Deng Mario for Cueibet County, and Makeny Marial Anuer for[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla dispatches Yei, Morobo and Lainya commissioners
By Bosco Bush Weeks after their appointment by the President, commissioners of Yei, Morobo, and Lainya counties were dispatched to their respective counties on Monday. Central Equatoria state governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Wani while dispatching the commissioners, emphasized the need to stabilize the security situation in the counties. According[Read More…]
Traders warned against smuggling substandard goods
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Juba Central Prison Mobile Court has issued a stern warning to both local and foreign traders involved in the smuggling of fake goods into South Sudan. The warning follows a crackdown in which three traders were arrested and arraigned before court on August 5th for[Read More…]
Governor Uber urges Madhol Payam residents to be resilient amid challenges
By Hou Akot Hou Governor Simon Uber Mawut of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State made a brief stop at Madhol Payam before continuing his journey to Akon, Warrap State, where he was scheduled to meet with local officials in Gogrial West County, the president’s hometown. During his visit last[Read More…]
World Humanitarian Day: 24 attacks on aid workers recorded this year
By William Madouk Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho said about 24 attacks on aid workers, with four deaths, have been recorded this year alone. She said these incidents underscore the escalating risks humanitarian staff encounter while delivering critical assistance to vulnerable populations. Ms Ghebo paid[Read More…]
Adil victim of witch-hunt’, former Press Secretary claims
By William Madouk In a strong defense of former Central Equatoria Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, his former press secretary, Derick Derickson, has dismissed accusations that his administration failed to remit revenue to banks, labelling the claims as a political witch hunt. Last week, Mr. Simon Waakhe Wudu, Press secretary[Read More…]
Mysterious illness kills nine in Aweil East
By Hou Akot Hou Nine people have died over the weekend from an unidentified ailment in Adut-Adhot village near Warawar Town in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. Witness Dut Garang Deng explained that the family fell ill after eating a meal and suffered rapid health declines.[Read More…]
No MPox cases in South Sudan
By Kidega Livingstone The Ministry of Health has stated that there are no confirmed cases of Monkeypox in South Sudan. Despite recording some suspected cases, testing results have shown no positive diagnoses. Minister of Health Yolanda Awel Deng told the media yesterday that samples were collected from 25 individuals[Read More…]