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Drug shortage hits Uror County

By Manas James Okony   Authorities in Uror County, Jonglei State, are sounding alarm over a rapidly worsening health crisis caused by a critical shortage of essential medications. Each week, more than 5,000 patients seek treatment at local health facilities, exacerbating an already dire situation. Health officials report that the[Read More…]

Contractors oppose proposal to suspend Oil-for-development fund

By William Madouk                                            The recent proposal by a Member of Parliament Changkuoth Bichiock Reth to suspend the oil-for-development initiative to clear salary arrears for civil servants has been opposed by the Association of South Sudan Contractors (ASSCO). Malish Martin, chair of ASSCO, has publicly opposed the idea, arguing that[Read More…]

MPs peep into ministry of finance loophole

By Philip Buda Ladu   Members of Parliament have identified that there is lack of an independent institution responsible for implementing the “Appropriation Act” to ensure budget discipline. Lawmakers stated that without such an institution, the operationalization of the budget could face challenges, potentially undermining fiscal accountability and effective governance.[Read More…]

Humanitarian crisis looms as floods ravage Pochalla

By Manas James Okony   Severe flooding has devastated Pochalla North and South counties in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPA), rendering several villages uninhabitable and exacerbating the already critical humanitarian situation. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper over the weekend, Munira Abdel-Wuhab Suleiman, a Member of Parliament (MP)[Read More…]

Yei commissioner urges youth to avoid gang activities

By James Innocent   Commissioner of Yei River County, Emmanuel Taban Seme has called on the youth of Yei to avoid gang activities and instead focus on sports and community development. He expressed his commitment to supporting local football and music associations as positive alternatives. Commissioner Seme urged young people[Read More…]