By Yiep Joseph Northern Bhar el Ghazal (NBGS) governor has directed the state prison service to release 79 prisoners on petty crimes. In his Christmas and New ๐๐๐๐ซ message extended to the media, governor, ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ญ ordered juveniles, women, and elderly persons who have been in prison due to[Read More…]
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Primate urges govโt to prioritize salary payment, security
By Yiep Joseph Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) Primate has appealed to the government to treat salary payment and security as key responsibilities. Archbishop, Dr. Justin Badi Arama acknowledged that salary delay and insecurity, subjected citizens to a great suffering, this year. Addressing a press conference on Monday[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla Calls for unity, Cholera alert, in festive season
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria governor, H.E. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has called for unity among the people across the State during celebration of Christmas festivity. Jadalla also urged the public to maintain vigilance amidst Cholera situation in the state and across the country. The governor was speaking to[Read More…]
Joint security force to safeguard, donโt panic
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan Peopleโs Defense Forces (SSPDF) calls on public not to panic but co-operate with a joint security force on operation during the festive season. Army spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, made the call on Tuesday, during media briefing over the deployment of the joint[Read More…]
Govโt employees closing a year on one-month salary
By Yiep Joseph Government workforce, that comprises organized forces and civil servants are in distress on receiving only January 2024 salaries, few days into a new year. As the country battles economic crisis, salary payment continues to be like a government privilege to the people, rather than a responsibility to[Read More…]
Lainya authorities endorse resolutions for inter-communal dialogue
By Bosco Bush Lainya County Commissioner has endorsed 13 Resolutions for Intercommunal Reconciliation Forum aimed to restore peace and social cohesion among conflicting communities of Kupera and Wuji Payams. According to Robert John Lasu, these communities have had a longstanding ancestral land dispute that led to disintegration, marginalization and[Read More…]
Jamus FC bolsters squad ahead of South Sudan Premier League
By Kei Emmanuel Duku As the South Sudan Premier League kicked off yesterday, Jamus FC, a top-flight club in the Juba Local Football Association and promoted to the South Sudan Primer League, has signed eight players to enhance their competitive edge. Jamus FC are the defending champions of the Juba[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji County Commissioner pardons 17 prisoners
By Philip Buda Ladu Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, Hon. David Lisi Christopher has pardoned at least 17 prisoners who have served between four months to one year in various detention facilities. The decision to release the captives on Monday, most of whom were connected to rebellion and[Read More…]
Civil society urges sustained dialogue in Tumaini
By Bosco Bush As the parties to Tumaini peace talks break for short Christmas holidays, South Sudan Civil Society Forum [SSCSF] is urging sustained dialogue to break barriers and reach a unanimous consensus. The group believes that, approaching the next round of talks with the rationale for dialogue, commitment[Read More…]
Judiciary launches circuit court in Aweil
By John Akoon The Judiciary has officially launched a Circuit Court in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, bringing justice closer to the local community. The inauguration took place over the weekend. During the launch, Abraham Majur Lat, the President of the High Court in Northern Bahr[Read More…]
Persuade Gen. Cirilo to join talks
By Yiep Joseph A civil society group has called on the Mediation Team and the Government of Kenya to persuade NAS leader General Thomas Cirilo and other opposition to join the ongoing talks in Nairobi. According to the statement extended to this outlet, the group appreciated the Kenyan government for[Read More…]
HIV among pregnant women rises in Bor-official
By Deng Ghai Deng Health authorities in Jonglei Stateโs capital Bor have reported a concerning rise in the number of HIV-positive pregnant women seeking antenatal care at Bor State Hospital. Atong Ajak, a nurse at the hospital, noted that she registers new HIV cases daily, with pregnant women being[Read More…]
Repeal National Security Act-govโt urged
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan Civil Society Forum (SSCSF), in its statement has called out the South Sudan government to accelerate the repealing of the National Security Act 2014 as requested by the governorโs forum as well as stakeholders at Tumaini. In July this year, South Sudanโs parliament approved an[Read More…]
US pins South Sudan โpeace spoilersโ
By Yiep Joseph The United States of America has announced plans to impose visa restrictions on individuals responsible for spoiling peace in South Sudan. According to the US, those individuals who are found to be undermining and impeding a sustainable peace in the country would be subjected to visa[Read More…]
South Sudan Premier League Kicks off today
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Premier League kicks off today, Monday, December 23, 2024, at Juba Stadium. Defending champion, Al-Merreikh FC Bentiu faces last yearโs runners-up, Al Malakia FC of Juba in the opening match. Meanwhile, Kator FC Juba, included in the competition at the last minute, will[Read More…]
CHAN Qualifiers: South Sudan Overcomes Rwanda at Home
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan CHAN National Team defeated the Rwanda National Team 3-2 in the second round of the 2024 CHAN Championship zonal qualifiers played at Juba Stadium over the weekend. The Bright Stars took the lead in the 12th minute of the first half courtesy of an[Read More…]
Traders must insure businesses
By Yiep Joseph Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, Aya Benjamin Warille, has urged traders in South Sudan to embrace insuring their businesses against unforeseen risks, such as fire outbreaks. In her Christmas message to citizens, Minister Warille expressed sadness over the recent fire incident at Konyokonyo market, which[Read More…]
South Sudan registers over 80,000 fleeing war in Sudan
By Staff writer With the conflict in Sudan intensifying, nearly 80,000 people have been forced to flee to South Sudan, straining the country’s already fragile resources, Mรฉdecins Sans Frontiรจres (MSF) said. Over the last weeks, the number of recently displaced people has surpassed 80,000, including hundreds with war wounds,[Read More…]
South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya discuss border issues
By Staff writer Fourth Tripartite Technical Boundary Committee (TTBC) meeting, involving South Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda, took place from December 17 to 19, 2024. The purpose of the meeting was to review the agreements made during previous tripartite meetings held in December 2019, September 2021, and December 2021. The committee[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla launches Kajo-Keji roads rehabilitation
By No. 1 Citizen Governor of Central Equatoria State, General Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani officially launched the rehabilitation of the Jale-Kaya road and several key internal roads within Kajo-Keji County on Friday. The launching is part of the State government’s effort to improve road connectivity within the State, security and[Read More…]