By Staff Writer In a bid to enhance resilience and self-reliance among vulnerable populations, women and youth living in the Protection of Civilians (PoC) sites in Juba, are acquiring critical income-generating skills. Spearheaded by Active Citizen South Sudan (ACSS) in collaboration with LM International, the program focuses on vocational training[Read More…]
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Peace talks resume
By Philip Buda Ladu After a nearly five-month pause, the Tumaini Initiative—a process aimed at achieving sustainable peace in South Sudan—is set to resume today, December 4, 2024, in Nairobi. The renewed talks, hosted in the Kenyan capital, will involve the transitional government of national unity and non-signatories to[Read More…]
Gov’t disowns VP Taban’s comment on Sudan
By William Madouk During his remarks at the eighth Governors’ Forum, Vice President Taban Deng Gai, chair of the infrastructure cluster made a bombshell statement claiming that “there is no government in Khartoum.” This statement has nearly caused a diplomatic stir with neighboring, Sudan. However, the Minister of Presidential Affairs[Read More…]
SPLM threatens social media shutdown
By Bosco Bush Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party Secretary-General, Peter Lam Both has warned that South Sudan may be forced to shut down social media platforms if they continue to be misused for propaganda and defamation. He said that while the SPLM supports freedom of expression, abuse of this[Read More…]
SPLM refutes Kiir’s power transfer allegation
By Bosco Bush Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) denied social media reports claiming that President Salva Kiir plans to transfer power to a senior party member while seeking medical treatment abroad. The rumour suggests that the Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, who also doubles as SPLM’s First Deputy[Read More…]
East African leaders revive political federation dream
By Philip Buda Ladu East African Community (EAC) Heads of State have agreed to expedite the establishment of a political federation, an ultimate stage of regional integration envisioned by the bloc’s founding fathers in 1963. The decision comes during a high-level side event celebrating the EAC’s 25th anniversary. In a[Read More…]
Yei church ordains parish priest
By James Innocent On Sunday, Episcopal Diocese of Yei, ordained at St. Barnabas as a new parish priest in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The ceremony was led by Episcopal Diocese of Yei Bishop, Levi Marandulu Yopete, along with Emeritus Bishop Hillary Adeba and several pastors. The event[Read More…]
Zero tolerance for exam malpractice-VP Akol
By William Madouk Vice President for Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, has issued a stern warning to teachers and invigilators against involvement in exam malpractices. The warning comes as Senior Four students across Juba are currently sitting for their national examinations. Abdelbagi urged all stakeholders, to ensure the integrity[Read More…]
South Sudan secured over 282,150 doses of oral cholera vaccine
By Staff writer Ministry of Health has secured over 282 153 doses of oral cholera vaccine cover Cholera transmission hotspots. The vaccine has acquired with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), in response to cholera outbreaks in the country. International Coordinating Group (ICG), which coordinates and manages global stockpile[Read More…]
UN Women amplifies fight against GBV
By Deng Ghai Deng UN Women, in collaboration with the United Nations in South Sudan, organized a significant event in Juba to mark the 16 Days of Activism. The event brought together key stakeholders, including the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, the Deputy Head of Mission at the[Read More…]
To appeal or not: eyes on UAP lawyer’s next move
By William Madouk UAP Insurance legal team is left at crossroad on whether appeal or not, on high court ruling that rejected their legal objections. Yesterday, Judge Francis Amum granted the defense more time to decide whether to appeal this decision or proceed with the ongoing court case. After a[Read More…]
Kiir directs state revenue boost
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has instructed governors and chief administrators to enhance their efforts in generating local revenue to support the economy, as oil production faces challenges due to the ongoing civil war in Sudan. In his closing remarks at the 8th Governors’ Forum, Kiir urged state leaders[Read More…]
HIV prevalence high among sex workers
By Kei Emmanuel Duku HIV/ADIS prevalence rates high among commercial female sex workers in Yambio in Western Equatoria State and Wau, in Western Bahr el Ghazal, National Ministry of Health reveals in a latest report released on Monday. HIV/AIDS Prevention Officer at Ministry of Health, Deng Dominic reveal during[Read More…]
Never late: 47-year-old mother sits S.4 exams
By James Innocent Defying age and societal norms, a 47-year-old mother of nine, Ms. Madina Kiden, is among the thousands of students sitting for the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (SSCSE) exams in Yei River County. Ms. Kiden also a representative for persons with disabilities, expressed her gratitude to[Read More…]
Governors challenge NSS law
By Yiep Joseph The 8th Governors’ Forum has recommended the controversial National Security Service (NSS) Act be returned to parliament for amendment to remove certain provisions that had drawn widespread criticism. Early this year, lawmakers passed the controversial National Security Act 2014 (Amendment) Bill 2024, which gives the NSS the[Read More…]
SPLM-IO registers 300,000 members in WBGs
By Yiep Joseph Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO has claimed full support in Western Bahr El Ghazal (WBGs), registering thousands of members in recent months. WBGs Deputy Chairperson for SPLM-IO, Valentino Akech boasted of the party registering over 300, 000 members, though No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper could[Read More…]
Access road unites rival communities
By Kei Emmanuel Duku For years, Kapoeta North and Budi Counties have been locked in conflict over border disputes, cattle rustling, and limited access to social services. However, a 15-kilometer access road, initiated by Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) with support from the World Food Program, has fostered unity and[Read More…]
Juba launches rehabilitation center to handle trauma patients
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan has launched Juba Rehabilitation Center to treat trauma, drug and alcohol addiction patients with hope for transformation and integration. The privately owned Juba Rehab Center accommodates more than 50 victims, with more than 20 undergoing treatment and counseling according to the authorities. Meanwhile, during the[Read More…]
Probe on Wonduruba killing commences
By Bosco Bush Investigation Committee formed to probe October 9, brutal murder of at least 20 civilians including an Anglican priest in Wonduruba Administrative Payam and Jebel Iraq has officially commenced. An ad-hoc committee headed by Angelo Daya, Advisor for Peace and Security of Central Equatoria State [CES] government, tasked[Read More…]
SPLM-IO decries shrinking political space in WBGs
By Yiep Joseph Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) leadership in Western Bahr El Ghazal State (WBGS) has slammed security officials for shrinking political space, calling for speedy unification of forces. Although Western Bahr El Ghazal state is headed by the SPLM-IO-appointed governor, Emmanuel Primo Ukello, the party secretariat claimed[Read More…]