By Ijoo Bosco A two-day stakeholders’ forum in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State concluded with a call to respect fundamental rights of free expression, association, and peaceful assembly. These rights are crucial for a democratic South Sudan. Eastern Equatoria State Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Angelo Geri William in[Read More…]
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Eastern Equatoria condemns Magwi attack, urges calm
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State government strongly condemned the recent attack in Magwi County by suspected National Salvation Front (NAS) rebels. The clash with South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) left three people dead. State Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Angelo Geri urged Magwi County youth not[Read More…]
Bakosoro urges youth to support general elections
By Kidega Livingstone Minister of Presidential Affairs, Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro has called on youth to support the push for general elections at the end of the Transitional Period. The government maintains its confidence in holding elections in December 2024, despite concerns from the international community and peace stakeholders urging[Read More…]
National Youth Convention underway in Juba
By Kidega Livingstone The 3rd National Youth Union Convention of South Sudan kicked off yesterday in Juba, bringing together youth delegates from across the country to elect their new leadership. The three-day convention, organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, is attended by state-level youth ministers, representatives from[Read More…]
Basketball Team gets funding boost ahead of Olympics
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Basketball National Team received a significant boost in their preparation for the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris after the Cabinet approved a budget of $9 million for the team and their accompanying delegation. Minister of Youths and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech,[Read More…]
Thirteen more parties gain full registration
By William Madouk Thirteen political parties have gained full registration endorsement from the Political Parties Council (PPC) and are now recognized as eligible to take part in elections. Chairperson of the Political Parties’ Council, James Akol Zakayo, told journalists on Thursday that the number of officially registered political parties[Read More…]
Thunder strike kills 4 in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang At least four women were killed, and seven others survived a series of thunder strike in Nyangkot village, Rumbek Central County. The victims include two girls and two adults. The first incident occurred on Wednesday while the other on Thursday. Dut Manak Akuot, the commissioner[Read More…]
US urges dialogue for genuine elections
By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper United States of America is calling for urgent action to create the conditions necessary for genuine and peaceful elections scheduled for December this year. This message was delivered by a senior U.S. delegation that visited Juba from May 21-24. The delegation, which included,[Read More…]
Napwon criticizes politicizing youth convention
By Kidega Livingstone Minister of Environment and Forestry Josephine Napwon, has criticized government officials for allegedly politicizing the National Youth Union Convention. Napwon, who previously served as Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, made the accusation during the opening of the convention on Friday, though she did not immediately[Read More…]
Cabinet suspends Juba River Port
By Bida Elly David Cabinet has temporarily suspended the construction of the Juba River Port project due to legal obstacles. Funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the $38 million project, has faced resistance from some government officials and individuals who own land at the proposed site. Landowners[Read More…]
Government Seeks World Bank funding for Juba-Nadapal highway
By Bida Elly David Cabinet has passed a memo presented by the National Minister of Roads and Bridges on the construction of the Juba-Torit-Nadapal Highway, hoping for assistance from the World Bank. The Minister of Roads and Bridges, Simon Mijok Mijak, presented keynotes on the status of the construction[Read More…]
Youths in Aweil arrested over ‘uncultured’ dressing
By Hou Akot Hou Police authorities in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, detained a number of young men and ladies on Wednesday for wearing earrings and dreadlocks. The youths allege they were not informed about the ban. Pick-up trucks carrying police and security forces reportedly raided markets[Read More…]
Over 300 cattle raided in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Over 300 head of cattle have been stolen in a raid carried out by armed youth in Lakes State. According to the authorities, the attack targeted livestock in Cueibet County. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, provided details on the incident. He confirmed that[Read More…]
Kiir signs declaration of peace
By Kidega Livingstone President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW). The document drafted by the International Law Peace Committee under the auspices of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, and Restoration of Light (HWPL) represents a monumental step towards global peace. Speaking to[Read More…]
SPLM cadres converge for Kiir’s endorsement in Juba
By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper Members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) from the Greater Equatoria Region are converging in Juba to endorse Salva Kiir Mayardit as their presidential candidate. This will be the second such SPLM endorsement event, following a similar rally held in the Bahr[Read More…]
Tax exemption, not fully restored–UN
By William Madouk United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and Troika claimed that tax exemptions and fees imposed on humanitarian goods and fuel are not fully retrieved, as UN vehicles are still piled up at the border over the levies. On May 1, the Minister of Finance ordered[Read More…]
Kiir re-instates David Yau Yau to SPLM party
Thursday dusked with Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Chairperson, Salva Kiir Mayardit reinstating David Yau Yau back to the party. The decree to reinstate David Yau Yau, who recently defected to opposition SPLM-IO, before returning to SPLM, was read on National Broadcaster, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) Television.
Teenage girl commits suicide after dispute with mother
By Yang Ater Authorities in Lakes State have reported the tragic suicide of a 16-year-old girl in Cueibet County. According to the police, the incident occurred after the young girl got into a dispute with her mother over household chores. Lakes State Police Spokesman, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, confirmed[Read More…]
Political Parties’ Council stands ground on $50,000 fees
By William Madouk Political Parties Council stood firm in affirming the controversial registration fees, which were capped at $50,000 and had been nullified by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ruben Madol. On Tuesday this week, Justice Madol faulted the Political Parties Council for capping a registration fee[Read More…]
Parties to decide on election schedule-NEC
By William Madouk Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), Prof. Abednego Akok, said the fate of the announcement of the election calendar date will now be decided by the parties to the peace deal in inter-party dialogue. With only few days left for the NEC to announce the[Read More…]