By Yiep Joseph Governor of Unity State, Riek Bim Top, has urged local communities to commit to building peace both within and with neighboring states. The call follows a tour of almost all the counties in Unity State aimed at promoting reconciliation and peace. Governor Bim concluded his visit[Read More…]
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Rumbek East unites against earlier, forced marriages to protect young girls
By No. 1 Citizen In a bid to promote gender equality, protect human rights, and empower communities on dangers of early and forced marriages, Rumbek East County in Lakes State is spearheading various youth-led awareness campaigns to combat the pervasive practices among the communities. Led by the Rumbek Youth[Read More…]
Jadalla promises to allocate farmland to prison service
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria governor, Augustino JadallaΒ Wani, has promised to allocate farmland for prison service across the state. Jadalla, who prioritized farming in most of the state activities, expressed that there is a need for everyone to embrace agriculture, including inmates. In his address during the laying of[Read More…]
Twic East County needs swift flood mitigation measures-residents
By Yiep Joseph As floods continue to submerge most areas in Jonglei State, residents of Twic East County are appealing to the newly appointed commissioner to initiate projects that can help alleviate the situation. During the welcoming ceremony of the commissioner, Juach Arok, at the county headquarters, the people[Read More…]
Aweil West receives essential drug
By Hou Akot Hou Health officials in Nyamlel Primary Health Care Center, in Aweil West County of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have announced the arrival of a consignment of drugs, including treatments for malaria and pneumonia. Lual Khamis Lual, deputy health director confirmed on Saturday that the supplies,[Read More…]
EXTRAORDINARY Cabinet session approves extension, election delay
By Philip Buda Ladu National Council of Ministers has endorsed the decision of the Presidency and parties signatory to the 2018 revitalized peace agreement to extend the transitional period for an additional two years and also postponing elections until December 22, 2026. On Friday, September 13, 2024, President Salva[Read More…]
Youth unemployment sparks urgent calls for action in Lakes State
By Staff Writer In Rumbek town, Lakes State, the youth unemployment crisis is intensifying, prompting local advocacy groups to engage state officials in discussions on strategies to tackle the issue and promote job creation. Despite the countryβs abundant natural resources and potential for growth, high levels of unemployment among[Read More…]
UN Security Council extends sanctions against Sudan
By Deng Ghai Deng United Nations Security Council unanimously extended its sanctions against Sudan on Wednesday by adopting Resolution 2750. The resolution, under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, prolongs the sanctionsβcomprising asset freezes, travel bans, and an arms embargoβfor an additional year, until September 12, 2025. This extension[Read More…]
Radio Jonglei 95.9 FM silent over technical glitch
By Deng Ghai Deng Radio Jonglei 95.9 FM, the main broadcasting station for Jonglei stateβs capital, Bor, has been off-air due to a technical malfunction in its transmitter. The outage, which began early this week, has left the local community without one of its main sources of news and[Read More…]
Govβt, TΓΌrkiye launch construction of new prison facility
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State government, with support from the Turkish Embassy, on Friday unveiled the foundation stone for the construction of the Juba County prison facility in Kapuri, Luri Payam. According to the officials, the construction of the new prison facility which would be completed in ten[Read More…]
Flood menace; Thousands homeless across the Country
Kei Emmanuel Duku A new report released by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in South Sudan has revealed the number of people affected by flood has risen from 710,000 to 735,000 an increase of 25,000 across the 38 counties and Abyei Administrative Area.[Read More…]
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By Philip Buda Ladu President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed three international conventions following their ratification by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), becoming a binding legal framework for the country. International treaties or United Nations Conventions are always ratified by member countries as binding legal frameworks without being[Read More…]
National population hits 13 million, unemployment, child labor high
By Deng Ghai Deng A recent Population Estimation Survey reveals that South Sudan’s population has reached 13 million. Conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in collaboration with key government ministries, academic institutions, and international organizations such as UNFPA, the survey provides vital data that could influence policy[Read More…]
EXTENSION: Two more years of transition, elections in 2026
By No. 1 Citizen The Presidency has announced an extension of the country’s transitional period by two years as well as postponing elections, which were initially scheduled for December 2024 to December 22nd, 2026. The decision was reached after the Presidency headed by President Salva Kiir and leaders of[Read More…]
Tribute to former national team, Kator FC coach
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Hundreds of mourners from different walks of life gathered at Kator Cathedral on Thursday morning to attend a requiem mass organized for Utaz James Ezekiel Alhaji who died on Tuesday morning. Late Ezekiel died at Juba Teaching Hospital on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 while receiving[Read More…]
South Sudan U-20 faces tough draw in CECAFA qualifiers
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan U-20 National Team has been handed a challenging draw in Group B of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-20 Council of East and Central Africa Football Association zone qualifiers, to be hosted in Tanzania. In a draw held in Dar es[Read More…]
NBG residents urged to protect livestock from wild animalsβ attacks
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have been urged to effectively manage their livestock and prevent them from wandering into the bush, where they risk encounters with wild animals. This warning follows reports of 15 cows and goats being killed by hyenas and lions[Read More…]
Ousted youth leaders in NBG refuse to hand over assets
By Hou Akot Hou Youth leaders embroiled in a power struggle over the youth union in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, have declined to hand over union assets following their removal by the national youth union leadership. The conflict originated between former Chairperson Tito Awen Bol and Garang Akuei[Read More…]
Akobo calls for urgent aid
By Manas James Okony Community leaders in Akobo County, Jonglei State, are urgently appealing for humanitarian assistance following the return of at least 370 individuals to Alali Payam, a community grappling with a severe crisis exacerbated by ongoing flooding. The recent influx of returnees underscores the urgent need for[Read More…]
Make implementable decisions- Yakani to Presidency
By Yiep Joseph Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has called on the Presidency to have an implementable decision as roadmap comes to an end. Yakani raised concern as the country is few days to the end of the roadmap, which the parties[Read More…]