By Charles K Mark Aid agency seeks partnerships as malnutrition cases rise and more people are exposed to fatal disease outbreaks in South Sudan. The medical agency, Doctors without Borders, urges a major shift in humanitarian aid delivery as South Sudan faces recurring epidemic outbreaks. According to the health[Read More…]
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SQUABBLE: Political Party faults Abdelbagi, Bakosoro of injustice
By William Madouk South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) puts Vice President for Service Cluster, Hussien Abdelbagi Akol, and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Jospeh Bangasi Bakosoro, on the spotlight for meddling in its internal affairs. SSNMC Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Mogga Charles told journalists in a press[Read More…]
South Sudan Women’s Cup Finals; Yei Joint Stars to face Tiger FC
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In another one-sided game played in Buluk Training Centre on Sunday morning, Yei Joint Stars produced a stunning performance, beating Al-Hilal FC Women of Wau by 4:0. It was business done for Coach Sony Harriet’s side before halftime as her troops advanced to the[Read More…]
SSFA releases 2023/2024 National League Fixtures
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has released 2023-24 National League fixtures. According to the fixture unveiled on Saturday afternoon, at Rock City, the tournament kicks off on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the two hosting cities. At least 12 teams will participate in the 11th[Read More…]
Catholic Bishop calls for a state of emergency over unrest
Kidega Livingstone Catholic Bishop of Tambura-Yambio Diocese appealed to President Salva Kiir Mayardit to declare a state of emergency in Tambura after communal attacks. Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala made the call following spate of attacks in Tambura County of Western Equatoria State that has displaced many people. On Thursday,[Read More…]
Cassava farming pays South Sudanese refugees
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese living in Pagirinya refugee settlement in Adjumani District of Uganda, are reaping big from cassava farming. The success followed an agreement between UNHCR and host community in 2022, to donate land for refugees who have shown interest in farming. More than 100 refugees[Read More…]
Funding delays marking of S. 4 Examinations
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Marking of South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examination papers is yet to start on Monday. Secretary General of the National Examination (NEC), Mr. Simon Nyok Deng, disclosed to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, that the exercise delayed due to funding challenges. In early[Read More…]
Over 7 million face acute food insecurity
By Kei Emmanuel Duku More than 7.8 million out of 12.4 million South Sudanese, including another 2.9 million, who are in an emergency, are under acute food insecurity-report. According to Global Network Against Food Crisis report, the number is expected to reduce slightly by 700,000 between April and July[Read More…]
Official calls for inclusive participation during elections
By Kidega Livingstone Women and youth should join to participate in the anticipated December 2024 elections. Director for Gender, Child, and Social Welfare at the office of Vice President of Gender and Youth Cluster, Dr. Elizabeth Joseph Shadar made the call on Thursday. She also emphasized the need to[Read More…]
Experts slam approach to soaring inflation
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s economic and policy experts are criticizing the handling of the ongoing economic crisis. Economic and policy analysts say the government policies miss out the long-term vision. Abraham Malieth, an economic analyst and lecturer, argues that the government’s focus on dollar auctions is insufficient.[Read More…]
Minister Goc to focus on foreign relations
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir has directed the newly appointed minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, Ramadan Mohamed Abdallah Goc, to be vigilant towards South Sudan’s foreign relations. Kiir made the directive on Friday during the swearing-in of the new minister at the president’s office. On[Read More…]
Security sector reformation, a strong foundation for peace -UN
Kidega Livingstone Reforming the security sector in South Sudan would lay a strong foundation and flatten the sector for stability, UN noted. UN Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan [UNMISS], Nicholas Haysom made the remark on Friday. His comment[Read More…]
SPLM dispels poll extension rumour
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar have never agreed to postpone elections, SPLM said. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party has dismissed media report that the two leaders reached a consensus to extend the scheduled December 2024 elections. In an[Read More…]
SSFA President visits Renk, Melut
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association president, Gen. Augustino Madut Parek is in Melut and Renk to acquit himself of the challenges facing the two local football associations. Gen. Maduot, who is also President of Council of East and Central African Football Associations (CECAFA), was accompanied by[Read More…]
South Sudan Women Cup: Yei Joint Stars thrashes Al-Wehida FC
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Al-Wehida Football Club Women’s team’s unbeaten run in the third edition of the South Sudan Women’s Cup, came to an end on Friday morning after they lost to Yei Joint Stars 5:0 in a classification match. Classification matches are played to determine the winner from[Read More…]
South Sudan in limbo over climate change
By Bida Elly David South Sudan faces worse risk of climate change catastrophe, if a quick intervention is not taken, an expert has warned. Deng Majuk Chol, disclosed this during a presentation to the council of states about impact of climate change on South Sudan. He said that preliminary[Read More…]
Squatters evicted from Eastern Equatoria State land in Juba
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Eastern Equatoria State coordination office land, allotted in Kator block, Juba city has been recovered from squatters. An official from Central Equatoria State government disclosed No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the land was occupied by illegal settlers. Central Equatoria State Minister of Roads and Bridges,[Read More…]
Bright Stars cleared for 2024 Paris Olympic
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Basketball Federation has submitted required lists of participants for July to August Paris 2024 Olympics in France. Chef De’ Delegation (CDM) of South Sudan to Olympic Games, Eunice Philiph Jada announce to the press that she has already forwarded a full document to[Read More…]
Youths in Torit recover stolen Cattle, apprehend Suspects
By Ijoo Bosco Himodonge Payam youths in Torit County, Eastern Equatoria state apprehended two suspected cattle raiders, on Sunday. Chief Elia Oboi of Ofong Boma confirmed the youths’ pursuit, success in recovering the cattle, and apprehending the two suspects. “We are deeply disappointed by our own local youth raiding[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria condemns sequential Cattle raids
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria government has denounced series of organized cattle raids between youth from Budi and Kapoeta counties. Speaking during a joint press conference, the state information minister, Elia John Alhaj said that on April 19, 2024, Didinga youth from Ngauro payam in Budi County raided cattle[Read More…]