By William Madouk   All eyes are fixed on Nairobi as peace talks between the government and the Non-Signatory South Sudan Opposition Group (NSSOG) are set to commence. However, the leader of the National Salvation Front (NAS), General Thomas Cirilo, who had initially expressed reservations about the Nairobi initiative, has[Read More…]

By Staff writer   President Salva Kiir has through decree relieved Emmanuel Adil Anthony as the governor of Central Equatoria State. The Decree was read at the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC TV) on Thursday evening. In a separate Decree, Former governor of Defunct Jubek State Augustino Jadalla Wani[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   East African Community Youth Parliament Speaker, Rt. Hon. Savior Tombe unveils a plan for a regional youth conference in Juba, for the eight partner states. Tombe said the conference would bring together youth from across the East African region. “We aim to host the South[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) Army Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Vincent Nyakarundi, is in Juba for a four-day working mission. In a press statement from Rwanda Defense Forces seen by this outlet on Wednesday, Maj. Gen. Nyakarundi visited Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission[Read More…]

By William Madouk   In Yambio County, Western Equatoria State, there is Saura-two village with its charming beauty and classy vegetation, which gives it a fascinating natural beauty for visitors and residents. However, the smallholder farmers had been tilling land using traditional methods in their farming activities, which yielded poor[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   An activist has called on the government to make timely and genuine payments to civil servants and organized forces. Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmond Yakani made this call on Wednesday, while marking on International Labor Day. He believed that[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has made a major reshuffle in Jonglei State by firing and appointing cabinet ministers, advisors, and county commissioners. The changes, which mainly affected members of the ruling SPLM party, were broadcast on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation’s (SSBC) radio and[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou and Ijoo Bosco   Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) is in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state to evaluate the state’s readiness for the upcoming elections. Mr. Abedego Akok arrived in the region on Monday and had already met with government officials. He would also[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has deployed additional peacekeepers and launched urgent patrols to two conflict hotspots. The hotspots including Tombura and some parts of Eastern Equatoria State. The move followed fresh inter-communal violence that caused the deaths of civilians, the abduction of[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   National Police Services (SSNPS) issues a strong warning to drivers in Juba City who do not allow their vehicles to be checked, at night. Police Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper closed-circuit television (CCTV) security cameras has captured several drivers[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   A group of civil society organizations in Western Equatoria State has condemned the ongoing insecurity in the state and demanded urgent measures to curb the situation. In a statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the Network for Civil Society Organizations (NeCSOs) in Western[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Eastern Equatoria State government has strongly condemned the recent “heinous attacks” in Kapoeta East County’s Kauto Payam. State Information Minister Elia John Alhaji described the killings and abductions of innocent Toposa women, children, and elders as “anti-peace elements” aiming to destabilize communities. He was speaking to[Read More…]

By Morris ‘Dogga Luwo   Abnormal temperature patterns and varied rainfall across the country are anticipated in the next week. According to the South Sudan Metrological Department, the temperature outlook indicates a departure from normal average conditions, with the southern regions experiencing a decrease in temperatures, except for specific areas[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   South Sudan joins the global community to mark monumental 50th anniversary of Expanded Programme for Immunization (EPI). In a joint statement extended by UNICEF, the milestone highlights the transformative power of vaccines that have decreased child mortality rates globally. They lead to elevated health standards[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Child Rights Civil Society Coalition (CRC), with Save the Children, has sensitized stakeholders on UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and its optional protocol. The 1-day sensitization workshop was attended by civil society organizations (CSOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), members of the Union[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   A law firm representing Kalisto Lado, detained former mayor of Juba City Council, has reported incidents of harassment and intimidation to the East African Court of Justice. The Pan African Law Chambers, LLP, Advocates and Attorneys, on Thursday, April 29, 2024, submitted a complaint letter[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) petition for fair payment of journalists and media workers by employers in the country. In a press statement, UJOSS, an umbrella of professional journalists, raises concern about exploitation of journalists, in the country. It stressed that some of the[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for one year. The Council adopted resolution 2729 (2024) with a vote of 13 in favour, none against, and two abstentions from Russia and China. The resolution, which[Read More…]