By Mamer Abraham At least two people were reportedly killed and a score wounded at 8:00 a. m, on Sunday morning attack in Akobo County, Jonglei State. The commissioner of Akobo County, Puok Nyang Tutjiek, said in a statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday that the[Read More…]
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Locked schools, no teaching-NBGs teachers
By William Madouk As schools, country wide open today, thousands of learners in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) will miss classes as teachers vow keep gates locked over their sliced pay. According to the national ministry of general education and instruction, the education calendar commences today, February 5th[Read More…]
Death claims eighteen in fresh Abyei attack
By William Madouk At least eighteen people have been killed and eighteen others wounded in another series of fresh attacks in Abyei. Information Minister for Abyei Special Administrative Area, Mr. Bulis Koch told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the attacks happened at 2:00 AM on Sunday. He claimed[Read More…]
ILO donates 15 motorcycles for labor inspection
By Charles K Mark International Labor Organization (ILO) handed over 15 motorcycles to the South Sudan Ministry of Labour on Friday to boost labour inspections in the country. ILO Chief Technical Advisor (CTA), Aida Awel said the motorcycles are intended to fortify the mobility and efficacy of labor inspectors.[Read More…]
Adil directs Kaji-Keji Commissioner to restore calm
Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has re-directed the Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, Phanuel Dumo Jame, to restore total calm in his county with immediate effect. The state governor seems disturbed following the recent rise in insecurity in Kajo-Keji County. He demanded calm so as to fast-track the ever-sustained[Read More…]
South Sudan set to establish Migrants Centre in Juba
By Charles K Mark International Labour Organisation (ILO) has signed an implementation agreement with the Ministry of Labour (MoL) to establish the first Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Juba. According to ILO Chief Technical Advisor (CTA), Aida Awel, the Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) programme aims at providing accurate information[Read More…]
Man slays Police officer
By Yang Ater yang A drunkard in Rumbek Central County of Lakes State stabbed a police officer to death, police authorities say. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac said the suspect, who was drunk, stabbed police Sergeant Chol Anyuonic with a knife. Sergeant Anyuonic reportedly died from[Read More…]
Varsity dons issue ultimatum over salary arrears
By William Madouk Lecturers at the University of Bahr el Ghazal have given a three-day ultimatum for the finance ministry to pay their five-month salary arrears or else lay down their tools effective next week, Wednesday 7, 2024. The don’s demands also included four-year flight tickets, medical allowances, and[Read More…]
Ngok-Twic saga: who is responsible?
By William Madouk A subtle tug of war continues unraveling as the authorities in Warrap State and Abyei Special Administrative Area (ASAA) disagree over who was responsible for the recent spate of attacks. Warrap State authorities, in a recent missive, disputed Abyei Administrative Area claim that youth from Twic[Read More…]
Lakes state condemn senseless killings, urges peace
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State government has condemned the recent bloody cattle camp clashes in Alor Payam of Rumbek North County that claimed lives of 39 people. The Wednesday clashes claimed lives from both sides of Pakam and Luac-Jang communities. Lakes state police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac,[Read More…]
Insecurity; MPs Demand end to illicit logging
By Bida Elly David Lawmakers representing Kajo-Keji County at the Central Equatoria State Transitional Legislative Assembly have called on the county authority to immediately stop logging activities for security to prevail. Kajo-Keji County has witnessed series of ambushes and surprise attacks by unidentified assailants, in last two weeks,[Read More…]
Expedite processing EAC passport –IGP urges
By Bida Elly David Inspector General of Police, General Atem Marol Biar, said South Sudan, as chair of the East African Community (EAC), should expedite the processing and printing of EAC passports. General Marol was speaking during the welcoming ceremony of the new Director General for the Directorate of[Read More…]
Fresh cattle influx baffles State cabinet
By William Madouk Central Equatoria cabinet is facing a fresh headache over a return of cattle keepers to the state. In its ordinary council of ministers meeting, the governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, expressed a deep concern about the roaming cattle herder, who have returned in large numbers. Central Equatoria[Read More…]
Immigration Boss promises to fix institutional mess
By Bida Elly David Director General for the Directorate of Civil Registry Nationality, Passport, and Immigration (DCRNPI) has promised to fix all the irregularities in the institution to enable systematic and smooth operation. Maj. Gen. Simon Majur Pabek made his pledge during his welcoming ceremony held at the immigration[Read More…]
Kiir separates ministerial powers
By Charles K Mark President Salva Kiir Mayardit issued a presidential order on Wednesday evening separating the powers of the Minister, Undersecretary, and Director General in the ministry of petroleum. The head of state exercised powers vested on him in pursuance to the provisions of Articles 97, 3 and[Read More…]
NBG Agriculture minister sacked
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Hon. Anei Deng Akok, has been fired in a gubernatorial decree. The governor, Tong Aken Ngor, then appointed Hon. Awaya Awaya Makuei as his replacement. The successor, Awaya, and his predecessor, Anei Deng Akok, are[Read More…]
Farmers, herders engage in seasonal migration conference
By Charles K Mark Over 50 participants, drawn from famers and pastoralist communities in Western Bahr el Ghazal, held deliberations, reaffirming their willingness to abide by the tenets of the Marial Bai Agreement and spreading its key messages. The mini-conference was hosted in the Western Bahr el Ghazal State[Read More…]
UNMISS empowers Lakes State on responsive governance
Yang Ater Yang A two-day workshop organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to empower Lakes State stakeholders on responsive governance and women’s Rights concluded in Rumbek on Wednesday. The workshop brought together 50 participants, including lawmakers, executives, women, youth, and civil society representatives, to discuss[Read More…]
Yei County receives office equipment
By James Innocent Agriculture Department of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State recently received office equipment from German government. The donation was delivered by German Development Agency (GIZ), South Sudan The office equipment included chairs, tables, three laptops, two printers, a large screen, a projector, shelf drawers, and[Read More…]
NSS denies arresting Gen. Malong’s allies
By William Madouk Directorate of Internal Security Bureau of the National Security Service (NSS) has dismissed allegations by Gen. Paul Malong Awan that some innocent people have been arrested for being his allies. NSS Director of Public Relations, Internal Security Bureau, David John Kumuri said in an interview with[Read More…]