By Bida Elly David Lawmakers representing Kajo-Keji County at the Central Equatoria State Transitional Legislative Assembly have called on the county authority to immediately stop logging activities for security to prevail. Kajo-Keji County has witnessed series of ambushes and surprise attacks by unidentified assailants, in last two weeks,[Read More…]
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Expedite processing EAC passport –IGP urges
By Bida Elly David Inspector General of Police, General Atem Marol Biar, said South Sudan, as chair of the East African Community (EAC), should expedite the processing and printing of EAC passports. General Marol was speaking during the welcoming ceremony of the new Director General for the Directorate of[Read More…]
Immigration Boss promises to fix institutional mess
By Bida Elly David Director General for the Directorate of Civil Registry Nationality, Passport, and Immigration (DCRNPI) has promised to fix all the irregularities in the institution to enable systematic and smooth operation. Maj. Gen. Simon Majur Pabek made his pledge during his welcoming ceremony held at the immigration[Read More…]
Kiir separates ministerial powers
By Charles K Mark President Salva Kiir Mayardit issued a presidential order on Wednesday evening separating the powers of the Minister, Undersecretary, and Director General in the ministry of petroleum. The head of state exercised powers vested on him in pursuance to the provisions of Articles 97, 3 and[Read More…]
Yei County receives office equipment
By James Innocent Agriculture Department of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State recently received office equipment from German government. The donation was delivered by German Development Agency (GIZ), South Sudan The office equipment included chairs, tables, three laptops, two printers, a large screen, a projector, shelf drawers, and[Read More…]
NSS denies arresting Gen. Malong’s allies
By William Madouk Directorate of Internal Security Bureau of the National Security Service (NSS) has dismissed allegations by Gen. Paul Malong Awan that some innocent people have been arrested for being his allies. NSS Director of Public Relations, Internal Security Bureau, David John Kumuri said in an interview with[Read More…]
Deadly clashes leave 20 dead, 34 injured
By Young Ater Yang At least 20 people were killed and 34 others injured in a clash between youth groups. on Wednesday. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed receiving a report on the bloody inter-communal fight. According to the police, the incident occurred between armed cattle[Read More…]
Corruption report irks Makuei
By William Madouk Exactly thirteen years since independence, South Sudan has maintained upper position of the most corrupt countries in the global classification. According to Transparency International (TI) reports, the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2023, the youngest nation remains on position 177, the second most corrupt, alongside Syria and[Read More…]
Trade minister in China to boost industry
By William Madouk The minister of trade and industry, William Anyuon Kuol, has jetted to the People’s Republic of China for a strategic plan to improve the trade and industry sectors in the country. Mr. Anyuon led a delegation comprising the undersecretary in the ministry, Kuol Daniel Ayulo,[Read More…]
Unity state governor visits hotspot, calls for calm
By William Madouk After cheating death on a fateful Monday in an alleged ambush by suspected SPLA-IO forces, Unity State governor has finally visited the hotspot where his convoy came under intense gunfire. According to Unity State Minister of Information, David Gai, the governor’s convey came under attack[Read More…]
Pressure mounts on Twic-Ngok communities to embrace peace
By William Madouk Two prominent personalities from Twic of Warrap and Ngok of Abyei are appealing to the communities to cease hostilities, reconcile and embrace peace, after bloody clashes. Mr. Bona Malual and Dr. Francis Mading both call for peaceful coexistence of the two communities. Dr. Mading, an Abyei[Read More…]
Open letter to National minister of Health
By Noah Issa Philip Dear Minister of Health, Subject: Request for Improved Health Services and Support for Murle Community. I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring attention to a pressing issue that requires urgent intervention in order to alleviate the suffering of the Murle[Read More…]
Minister sets benchmarks for National Youth Convention
By Bida Elly David National ministry of youth and sports with youth union steering committee, has set benchmarks for national convention to elect new youth leadership in the country. The national minister of youth and sports, Joseph Geng Akech said while speaking to the media on Tuesday that the[Read More…]
Yakani continues Presidency tours on elections
By Charles K Mark A prominent civil society activist is seemingly on a honeymoon tour of the key offices of the Reconstituted Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) as he meets the presidency and R-ARCSS principals, advocating for the December polls. The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for[Read More…]
End bloodshed- Catholic clergy urges government
By Bida Elly David A Catholic priest urges the government to take action to end bloodshed and build peace among citizens in the country, instead of ongoing insecurity and inter-communal fights. Fr. Martin Ochaya Lino, the parish priest of St. Kizito’s parish, made the appeal on Tuesday, while speaking[Read More…]
MSF launches Hepatitis E vaccination campaign in Fangak
By Charles K Mark Medicine Sans’ Fronteers (MSF) has launched Hepatitis E vaccination campaign in Fangak County, Jonglei State. MSF, reported that the campaign is targeting about 12,776 women and girls aged 16–45 who are at greatest risk of death from the disease. According to the report, the vaccination[Read More…]
Casualties; Three killed, five wounded in Monday clash
By William Madouk Monday clash in Rubkona, Unity State, claimed lives of three SSPDF soldiers while five others were wounded. South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, in a phone interview on Tuesday. “We lost three servicemen; five were[Read More…]
Police revamps CCTV cameras at $83,300 to curb crimes
By William Madouk South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has spent approximately $83,300 dollars to revamp CCTV cameras, to enhance the system and boost around-the-clock surveillance in a bid to curb crimes. Surveillance drones and CCTV cameras were installed in the capital, Juba, in 2017, but due to some[Read More…]
Government woos investors amidst dwindling economy
By Bida Elly David The minister of investment has amidst the dwindling economy, reiterated a call for foreign investors to come to the country, promising them safety. Stephen Dhieu Mathok made the call over the weekend, during a one-day conference organized by the ministry of wildlife conservation and tourism[Read More…]
Fix peace before elections-Cleric
By Bida Elly David As South Sudan prepares for its first elections in December this year, clerics have called on political leaders to first fix the peace agreement to pave way for a safe transition to democracy. The cleric’s development came on Monday during a Catholic youth conference organized[Read More…]