By Yiep Joseph Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Liwolo, Rt. Rev. Joseph Aba, has called on the government and holdout groups to commit to Nairobi talks in order to achieve inclusive peace. In his New Year Message, echoing the voices of refugees in Uganda, the bishop called on[Read More…]
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Kiir commends security for festive safety
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has applauded Joint security operation forces for maintaining order during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. According to a statement extended to the media, Kiir, who resumed work officially on Thursday, appreciated the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) for the excellent work[Read More…]
Custom Road vendors evicted
By No. 1 Citizen Governor of Central Equatoria State Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, on Thursday inspected the eviction of vendors along Custom Market as a means of opening the road to ease traffic jams. The Governor was flanked by the Mayor of Juba City Council along Custom Market[Read More…]
U.S. commits $200,000 to support Cholera fight
By William Madouk Embassy of the United States of America has committed $200,000 to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support Cholera response activities in South Sudan. American government through, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), stated in a press release obtained by this outlet that they are assisting[Read More…]
Six killed, 9 injured in a clash
By Yang Ater Yang At least six people were killed and nine others wounded in clashes over stolen cattle between livestock owners from Rumbek Central County and raiders from Cueibet County, according to officials. Lakes State spokesman, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac reported that the fighting erupted on January 1,[Read More…]
Kiir pardons 22 inmates
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has ordered the release of 22 inmates charged with minor crimes as a sign of forgiveness. In his New Year’s address to the nation, Kiir urged South Sudanese to forgive one another and embrace peace. He said the decision to release inmates symbolizes[Read More…]
Police probes mysterious death of a man in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state are investigating the death of a man whose identity remains unknown. The body was found decomposing behind a rice storage warehouse at the state Ministry of Agriculture. Police Commissioner Thomas Wani revealed that the corpse was discovered on Monday.[Read More…]
Gov’t to prioritize agriculture in 2025-Kiir
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has stated that the government will prioritize agriculture in 2025, directing the Ministry of Roads and Bridges to rehabilitate and construct roads connecting Juba to agriculture-rich Western Equatoria state. In his New Year’s address, Kiir reiterated government efforts to boost food production in[Read More…]
Activist demands NTC overhaul
By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist has urged parties to the 2018 peace agreement to restructure the National Transitional Committee (NTC), a body tasked with overseeing implementation of the peace deal, to give peace a chance. While parties continue with a series of extensions due to failure in implementation,[Read More…]
Kiir calls for compromise as Tumaini talks resume
By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir has urged parties to the Tumaini peace initiative to demonstrate patriotism and adopt a leadership approach as negotiations are set to resume on 6th January. “The Tumaini Initiative peace negotiating taking place in Nairobi, Kenya will resume on January 6, 2025. I ask[Read More…]
Vice President donates SSP 800,000 to support sports in Lo’bonok Payam
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Vice President and Chair of the Economic Cluster, Professor James Wani Igga, on Monday donated 800,000 South Sudan Pounds to support local sports and celebrate Christmas in Lo’bonok Payam, Juba County, Central Equatoria State. Igga made the donation after watching a friendly match between Lo’bonok[Read More…]
South Sudan transfer deadline: Done deals
By Kei Emmanuel Duku It was a busy day for administrators at the Juba Local Football Association and SSFA as clubs from various divisions flocked to the secretariat’s office to sign and register new players before the midnight deadline. Ahead of the second round of fixtures in the first[Read More…]
Cholera kills 27 in Juba
By Bosco Bush Authorities in Juba County have reported that at least 27 people have died in Juba due to a cholera outbreak in South Sudan. During a prayer service at Rejaf Diocese Church, Juba County Commissioner Emmanuel Tete Ezbon warned that the situation could have been much worse[Read More…]
Reject exploitation in 2025, Jadallah urges youth
By Yiep Joseph Governor Gen. Augustino Jadallah Kamilo Wani of Central Equatoria State has urged the youth to reject being used as instruments of conflict by politicians. In his New Year’s message, Governor Jadallah pointed out that the ongoing conflicts in the country often involve young people who are influenced[Read More…]
Agonies of 2024 gone, salaries still
By William Madouk As South Sudan waved bye-bye to 2024, the nation has made a record in history as the first to go an entire year without paying civil servants and organized forces. This record situation has put many into misery. As the year draws to a close, reflections[Read More…]
Robbers kill 55-year-old man in Aweil
By Deng Athian A 55-year-old man named Aleu Dhieu Aleu was reportedly killed by suspected robbers in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. The incident occurred last Saturday in Maduany Payam of Aweil West County, according to a report from local administration. Mr. Albino Akol, the Payam administrator of Maduany, confirmed[Read More…]
Halt security checks on diplomatic, NGO vehicles-CDF
By Yiep Joseph Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) has instructed organized security forces to stop unnecessary searches of diplomatic vehicles and those belonging to non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Gen. Paul Nang Majok said that his office had received complaints regarding the searches. While addressing joint security forces deployed to ensure a[Read More…]
Tight security for New Year celebration
By Philip Buda Ladu As the 2024 comes to closure, South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has announced tight security strategy for New Year, 2025 celebrations. Key focus is on locations including Juba International Airport, Churches, Public places, major routes and bridges, markets, government institutions, NGOs, and embassies. According to[Read More…]
Cholera kills over 150 victims
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Red Cross has reported that 199 people have succumbed to cholera, and another 13,206 suspected cases have been identified across the country as of December 29, 2024. Renk and Malakal in Upper Nile State, Juba in Central Equatoria State, and Bentiu in Unity[Read More…]
WARNING: No shooting on New Year-CDF
By Yiep Joseph To ensure a peaceful celebration of New Year 2025, South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has warned the public and security forces to refrain from celebratory gunfire. Chief of Defense Forces Gen. Paul Nang Majok said that those who disregard this warning will face severe penalties. ,[Read More…]