By Philip Buda Ladu The national Minister of Finance and Planning inhaled hot air on the floor of parliament on Tuesday as MPs grilled him about the long overdue salaries. According to the lawmakers, government employees had gone for 8 months without pay. Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, who gasped[Read More…]
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WARNING: President Kiir places poachers on notice
By William Madouk Wildlife traffickers and poachers in the country have been warned to desist from the practices or face stringent punitive actions. President Salva Kiir on Tuesday, put the enemies of Wildlife on notice, saying severe punishment will be meted to individuals engaging in the illicit business.[Read More…]
Al-Merriekh FC Juba releases eight players before transfer window closures
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Al-Merriekh FC Juba has announced the release of eight players from its squad in a move to free up space for new signings before the transfer window closes on June 30th at midnight (CAT). The released players include notable names like former national team defender[Read More…]
Lawmaker demands summoning minister over minor’s shooting.
By Kei Emmanuel Duku National member of Parliament (MP) expressed outrage on the assembly floor, on Monday, following shooting of a 12-year-old boy by an army officer, in Juba. The incident at Midan Jamus playground in Munuki residential area, has reignited concerns over the misuse of firearms by some[Read More…]
Parliament approves gov’t trade agreement with China
By Kidega Livingstone National Legislative Assembly has enacted Economic, Trade, and Technical Cooperation agreement between governments of South Sudan and China. The agreement, which is mainly for trade development, was tabled by Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Ruben Madol. The minister explained that the agreement follows President Salva Kiir’s[Read More…]
University Staff on another strike
By Rehan Ajuet Moun University of Bahr El Ghazal staff kicked off a sit-down strike following delayed payment. In the statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the university staff worked since November 2023 up to May 2024, without being paid. The strike, starting on Monday, is meant[Read More…]
Parliament pursues National agricultural projects for economic recovery
By Philip Buda Ladu National Legislative Assembly has embarked on feasibility studies of dormant national agricultural schemes, to restore food security and tame economic crises. The Assembly specialized committee for agriculture and food security, on Monday, submitted a fact-finding report to the August House for deliberation and adoption. Chaired[Read More…]
President Kiir relieves governor, trade minister
By Kiden Stella President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday, 24th June 2024, relieved two key political figures in the Revitalized Government of National Unity. In Republican Decree, the President laid off Northern Bahr El Ghazal State governor, Tong Akeen Ngor, and national minister of trade and Industry, William Anyuon[Read More…]
Jamus FC Bolsters Squad with Goalkeeper Signing
By Kei Emmanuel Duku. Jamus FC, South Sudan’s representatives in the 2024/25 Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions, has bolstered its squad with the signing of goalkeeper Maja Mawith Maling. Maling joins Jamus FC after the Munuki-based club secured the signature of Sudanese goalkeeper Sherif Aldin, earlier. Both players[Read More…]
Al-Merreikh FC Bentiu Ramps Up Pre-Season Training for CEACAFA
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Al-Merreikh FC Bentiu, South Sudan’s representative in the upcoming Council of East Africa and Central Africa Football Association (CEACAFA) club zonal competition has intensified its pre-season training sessions. Coach Ramsey Sebit Lomoro revealed outline of their plans to No.1 Citizens Daily Newspaper in an interview[Read More…]
Jonglei state governor seeks God’s solace
By Bosco Bush The newly appointed governor of Jonglei State has sought God’s grace before taking office, due Monday. According to the governor’s press Unit, His Excellency, Mahjoub Biel Turuk, on Sunday, joined the faithful at St Andrew’s Cathedral for service, in Bor. In a statement obtained by this[Read More…]
Why your child still pays at public school
By William Madouk Although government of South Sudan rolled out free and compulsory education at primary and secondary levels at public schools, parents still deep hands into their pockets to pay some cash. This act jumbles the mind of many, why they still part with money when schools are[Read More…]
SSOMA, Holdout groups insist on Tumaini Initiative
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance and other holdout groups insist on the Unity Government to support the Tumaini Initiative for lasting peace and stability. In a joint press statement, proponents suggest that the Tumaini Initiative offers the only vital opportunity to leverage the suffering of citizens.[Read More…]
Payam administrator, 9 others killed in Ruweng
By Yien Gatuor At least ten people have been killed, including Payam Administrator, in Ruweng administrative area, on Saturday. The incident at Panakuach payam of Aliny county occurred after 42 cows were handed to over to authority of Rubkonta county in Unity State, an official said. Over 2400 cattle[Read More…]
Council of Ministers approves new IGAD treaty
By Philip Buda Ladu The council of ministers, on Friday, approved a new Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) establishing treaty, replacing the old one. The new treaty, adopted by Heads of State and Government during the 14th Ordinary Session of the IGAD Summit held in Djibouti on June 12,[Read More…]
Gov’t, Afdb Signs $11.3 Million grant on Green Investments Facility
By Philip Buda Ladu The government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Development Bank (AfDB) on a green investment facility worth 11.3 million US dollars. National Minister of Finance and Planning, Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, and African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Director, Themba Bhebhe, signed[Read More…]
INSECURITY: NAS disintegration causes looming threats
By Philip Buda Ladu/UNMISS Persistent violence by armed groups in Yei and Lainya counties due to disintegration of the National Salvation Front (NAS) rebels, is causing fears. Communities and local authorities in the two counties of Central Equatoria State raised worries during a visit by United Nations peacekeeping mission[Read More…]
Juba to host Sudan’s CAF games
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has granted permission to Al-Hilal FC and Al-Merreikh FC, both from Khartoum, Sudan, to play their CAF interclub games at Juba Stadium. The decision followed a request from the two Sudanese clubs opting for a safe location due to the[Read More…]
Cabinet approves guidelines for establishing, managing Safe-homes
By Philip Buda Ladu The council of ministers has passed a memo containing guidelines for the establishment and management of a “safe home” for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors. A safe Home is where Gender Based Violence survivors find safe heaven, free from traumatization and stigmatization. Minister of Gender Child,[Read More…]
Yakani tips regional Civil Society Organizations on integration
By Kidega Livingstone East African Civil Society Organizations Forum (EACSOF) has been tipped to stand up and be counted in advocacy for issues of integration. Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, Edmund Yakani sounded the wake-up call to other members of the regional forum. Yakani urged his[Read More…]