By James Innocent Yei River County Commissioner, Emmanuel Taban Seme has told the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) to vacate the Lasu Payam offices they currently occupy, to allow the Payam administrator to resume work. The SSPDF forces should relocate from occupying the office of the Payam administration so[Read More…]
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Will governors’ 62 resolutions be implemented?
By Yiep Joseph The 8th Governors’ Forum concluded in Juba with the passage of 62 resolutions and 40 recommendations. While the annual gathering of governors, chief administrators, and other stakeholders aims to address pressing issues facing South Sudan, concerns persist regarding the implementation of these resolutions. A recurring theme at[Read More…]
Mangateen sees new dawn as locals embrace household economy mentorship
By Staff Writer In the heart of Mangateen IDP camp in Juba, a new wave of hope is unfolding as locals embrace innovative record management and household income generating and capacity building training designed to strengthen their economic futures. In May this year, Active Citizen South Sudan (ACSS) in[Read More…]
Kiir hosts Burhan on oil, conflict
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir hosted Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah el Burhan, in Juba and re-strategized models to bring peace to a pathway for the flow of oil production. As the war continues in neighboring Sudan, South Sudan, as an immediate neighbor, continues to face[Read More…]
Stakeholders urge collaboration in Tumaini
By Bosco Bush Other stakeholders in the Tumaini Peace initiative for South Sudan are urging the parties to embrace the spirit of collaboration and find an amicable way to reach a consensus so as to pave the way for success. Negotiations for the peace initiative were relaunched yesterday afternoon with[Read More…]
Pibor on alert over alleged threat of Jonglei attack
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area are sounding an alarm over potential attacks from armed youth in neighboring Jonglei state. Jacob Werchum Juok, the minister of information for Greater Pibor Administrative Area, expressed concern following unconfirmed reports circulating online suggesting that youth in the Lou[Read More…]
Parties optimistic as talks revive
By Philip Buda Ladu Tumaini peace talks resumed in Nairobi, Kenya, after a nearly five-month hiatus, with both government and opposition groups expressing readiness to fast-track the process and potentially reach an agreement before the end of the year. While the sustained negotiations are expected to officially begin today, Thursday,[Read More…]
Junior Bright Stars kick-off preparation for CECAFA Qualifiers
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Junior National Team, nicknamed the “Junior Bright Stars,” has commenced training in preparation for the upcoming U-17 African Cup of Nations Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) qualifiers 2024. The team will undergo daily morning and afternoon training sessions at Juba[Read More…]
Over 600 suffer cervical cancer
By Kei Emmanuel Duku An alarming number of South Sudanese women and girls are affected by cervical cancer, according to Dr. Idyoro Ojukwu, an Obstetrician/Gynecological Oncologist at Juba University. Dr. Ojukwu estimates that approximately 700 South Sudanese individuals are currently battling cancer, with cervical cancer accounting for 10% of these[Read More…]
Salary delay fuels exam leaks-retired teacher
By Yiep Joseph A retired Lakes State teacher, Joseph Wade Rech, attributed national exam leaks to delayed teacher salaries. He argues that delayed teacher salaries have pushed educators to sell exams as a means of survival, questioning why the government is surprised by such actions. In an interview with SSBC,[Read More…]
PoC on alert as women, youth receive income-generating skills
By Staff Writer In a bid to enhance resilience and self-reliance among vulnerable populations, women and youth living in the Protection of Civilians (PoC) sites in Juba, are acquiring critical income-generating skills. Spearheaded by Active Citizen South Sudan (ACSS) in collaboration with LM International, the program focuses on vocational training[Read More…]
Peace talks resume
By Philip Buda Ladu After a nearly five-month pause, the Tumaini Initiative—a process aimed at achieving sustainable peace in South Sudan—is set to resume today, December 4, 2024, in Nairobi. The renewed talks, hosted in the Kenyan capital, will involve the transitional government of national unity and non-signatories to[Read More…]
Gov’t disowns VP Taban’s comment on Sudan
By William Madouk During his remarks at the eighth Governors’ Forum, Vice President Taban Deng Gai, chair of the infrastructure cluster made a bombshell statement claiming that “there is no government in Khartoum.” This statement has nearly caused a diplomatic stir with neighboring, Sudan. However, the Minister of Presidential Affairs[Read More…]
SPLM threatens social media shutdown
By Bosco Bush Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party Secretary-General, Peter Lam Both has warned that South Sudan may be forced to shut down social media platforms if they continue to be misused for propaganda and defamation. He said that while the SPLM supports freedom of expression, abuse of this[Read More…]
SPLM refutes Kiir’s power transfer allegation
By Bosco Bush Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) denied social media reports claiming that President Salva Kiir plans to transfer power to a senior party member while seeking medical treatment abroad. The rumour suggests that the Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, who also doubles as SPLM’s First Deputy[Read More…]
East African leaders revive political federation dream
By Philip Buda Ladu East African Community (EAC) Heads of State have agreed to expedite the establishment of a political federation, an ultimate stage of regional integration envisioned by the bloc’s founding fathers in 1963. The decision comes during a high-level side event celebrating the EAC’s 25th anniversary. In a[Read More…]
Yei church ordains parish priest
By James Innocent On Sunday, Episcopal Diocese of Yei, ordained at St. Barnabas as a new parish priest in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The ceremony was led by Episcopal Diocese of Yei Bishop, Levi Marandulu Yopete, along with Emeritus Bishop Hillary Adeba and several pastors. The event[Read More…]
Zero tolerance for exam malpractice-VP Akol
By William Madouk Vice President for Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, has issued a stern warning to teachers and invigilators against involvement in exam malpractices. The warning comes as Senior Four students across Juba are currently sitting for their national examinations. Abdelbagi urged all stakeholders, to ensure the integrity[Read More…]
South Sudan secured over 282,150 doses of oral cholera vaccine
By Staff writer Ministry of Health has secured over 282 153 doses of oral cholera vaccine cover Cholera transmission hotspots. The vaccine has acquired with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), in response to cholera outbreaks in the country. International Coordinating Group (ICG), which coordinates and manages global stockpile[Read More…]
UN Women amplifies fight against GBV
By Deng Ghai Deng UN Women, in collaboration with the United Nations in South Sudan, organized a significant event in Juba to mark the 16 Days of Activism. The event brought together key stakeholders, including the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, the Deputy Head of Mission at the[Read More…]