By Charles K Mark   Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called upon political leaders to urgently meet and decide on the fate of elections. In a press statement, Yakani welcomed the release of the Elections Calendar by the National Elections Commission and urged Kiir and[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   United Nations Mission in South Sudan collaborates with the European Union and International Organization for Migration (IOM) to address humanitarian crises in Malakal. Upper Nile State once hit hard by 2013 crisis is now hosting a significant number of returnees and refugees, escaping Sudan War.[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   A pastor was among five people killed in a series of attacks in Duk County of Jonglei State over the weekend. According to local authorities, the pastor was travelling with his children to Toc Island when they were ambushed. During the attack, one of the[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   South Sudan faces threats of Mpox disease, spreading from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). DRC has recorded cases of the rare disease in several regions that health experts say it may spread across Africa since sexual transmission was confirmed on the continent last year. Owing to[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   High heatwave has compelled the government to declare closure of all learning centers in the country, after registering death cases. “The Government has decided to take the following measure: close down all schools with effect from Monday 18th March 2024,” the Ministry of Education and Instruction[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) refuted accusation that the party leadership has lost vision. Former SPLM-IO party members who defected to join the SPLM party claimed, “the entire party and leadership lost vision”. However, the defectors’ connotation in their resignation letter, read by John[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Former Vice Chancellor of University of Juba, Professor John Akech, officially handed over his position to the new Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Deng Mayom, on Friday. In his remarks, Professor Akech viewed the change as an opportunity to pursue another important role. He said life is[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   Western Bahr El-Ghazal State capital Wau, is set to get electricity as Trinity Energy Company Limited on March 14, 2024, successfully conducted a test run of the ‘first meter’ powered electricity at the State House. The local authorities expressed their delight and optimism about the[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   South Sudan government disregards its individual citizens joining fighting Sudan war alongside the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). National information minister, Michael Makuei Lueth told the media on Friday, during press briefing that those who involved in Sudan war are there on their own. Makuei was[Read More…]

By William Madouk/Emmanuel Jurugo Ogasto   Security Council has extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan by a month. The council on Thursday unanimously supported by the 15-member nation, gave a green light for the extension of the UN peacekeeping mission until 30 April 2024. UNMISS[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) rubbished the claim by the SPLM secretary-general that Machar’s party is afraid of the election because their winning chance is dim. Peter Lam Both, the SPLM secretary General on Thursday blasts Dr. Riek Machar’s party for shying away from[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Ghazal State civil court commences hearing of a case against a missionary priest accused of sexual misconduct with minors. The suspect, belonging to Missionaries of Mary Immaculate congregation of priests, is among three others stationed at Nyamlel Catholic Parish Church[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   At least 15 children have died of high temperatures in the country, council of ministers disclosed. National Minister of Information, Michael Makuei Lueth told the press that, health minister, Yolanda Awel Deng, reported the death cases to the cabinet. Makuei, in a related scenario, reported[Read More…]

By No. Citizen Daily Newspaper   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved the Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Bark Barnaba Chol, from office. In a separate decree, Kiir appointed Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang as the new minister of Finance and Planning, after relieving him from his position as Technical[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Mangala Payam community has been urged to protect a new Hydrological Monitoring Station, established in the area. Undersecretary at the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Peter Mahal made the urge during handover of the hydrological station. The Mangala Hydrological Monitoring Station is one of[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   South Sudan’s ministry of health suffers insufficient funding for Primary healthcare facilities and for equipment in government hospitals. The Transitional National Legislative Assembly passed a budget of over three trillion South Sudanese Pounds for the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget. However, minister of health, Yolanda Awel Deng[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   A Community has demanded National Minister of General Education and Instruction, Awut Deng Acuil, provides evidence of threats to her life. Matthew Mathiang Magoordit, Chairman of Luanyjang Community said they are willing to investigate and take necessary action upon receiving sufficient evidence.   “If it[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday night issued several decrees, making changes in Jonglei State government, hitting the state cabinet and assembly. Among those on exit include Elizabeth Nyadak John, who was relieved of her duties as the Minister of Information while Marlin David Kuony[Read More…]

By Dogga Luwo Go’do   Juba and various regions of South Sudan are currently in the grip of a scorching heatwave that shows no signs of relenting. Meteorologists predict that this prolonged period of intense heat will persist for at least two weeks. Therefore, everyone must take necessary precautions to[Read More…]