By Kei Emmanuel Duku An anticipated elections and general assembly of Aweil Local Football Association on Thursday morning delved in confusion after South Sudan Football Electoral Commission and Appeal Committee officials were denied entry. The confusion followed removal of some candidates for various positions at the Aweil Local Football,[Read More…]
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Women leaders find healing and strength through psychosocial support
By Dogga Luwo Three-week Follow-up workshop on psychosocial support and counselling concluded in Juba on November 28, 2024, marking a significant milestone for women leaders in South Sudan. The initiative, organized by PAX for Peace Organization under their Women Influence Project and supported by the German government, brought together[Read More…]
Seven arrested over land grabbing
By Philip Buda Ladu At least seven (7) people have been arrested in Bilingyang Boma, Juba County, Central Equatoria State on suspicion of land-grabbing and forced evictions of locals. The swift arrests followed reports from area sub-chief to the county authorities who responded quickly to apprehend the suspect terrorizing[Read More…]
Civil servants urge gov’t to pay salary arrears before Christmas
By Yiep Joseph As the festive season approaches, civil servants are urging the government to clear at least six months of the one-year salary arrears. The 8th Governor’s Forum recently passed a resolution demanding the immediate release of salaries for civil servants and security personnel accumulated for a year[Read More…]
Hyperinflation fears loom over new tax rates
By Yiep Joseph Implementation of new tax rates in the Financial Bill 2024/2025 is set to have a devastating impact on market prices, business community has warned. With prices already soaring, additional costs could push the country into hyperinflation, leaving citizens struggling to make ends meet. In an Interview, Robert[Read More…]
Kapoeta farmers adopt climate-smart farming techniques
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In response to the increasing impacts of climate change on agriculture, farmers in Kapoeta North are adopting climate-smart farming techniques with the support of the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and World Food Programme (WFP). The project focuses on agroecological practices, such as half-moon farming and swale[Read More…]
FDP row: Changson dismisses thirteen
By Yiep Joseph Federal Democratic Party (FDP) has dismissed thirteen other members, citing political defection. According to a statement extended to media, signed by the FDP chairperson Changson Chang, the party alleges that the dismissed members have violated party principles and loyalties by aligning themselves with opposing political factions. “The[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner urges army to vacate payam offices
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…]
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…]