By Hou Akot Hou A wildlife officer in Northern Bahr El Gazal State was found dead hanging from a tree in a forest on Tuesday, according to wildlife authorities. The director of the wildlife department in NGBs, John Reuben identified to deceased officer to journalists in Aweil on Wednesday,[Read More…]
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Deadly clashes leave 20 dead, 34 injured
By Young Ater Yang At least 20 people were killed and 34 others injured in a clash between youth groups. on Wednesday. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed receiving a report on the bloody inter-communal fight. According to the police, the incident occurred between armed cattle[Read More…]
Corruption report irks Makuei
By William Madouk Exactly thirteen years since independence, South Sudan has maintained upper position of the most corrupt countries in the global classification. According to Transparency International (TI) reports, the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2023, the youngest nation remains on position 177, the second most corrupt, alongside Syria and[Read More…]
Budi County vows to end cattle theft, road ambushes
By Jino Wilson In a move towards peace and reconciliation, Budi County communities of Eastern Equatoria State have pledged to stop hiding suspects involved in cattle theft and road ambushes. This commitment comes ahead of a peace dialogue scheduled for mid-February between Budi and Ikoto counties. Community leaders, youths,[Read More…]
Trade minister in China to boost industry
By William Madouk The minister of trade and industry, William Anyuon Kuol, has jetted to the People’s Republic of China for a strategic plan to improve the trade and industry sectors in the country. Mr. Anyuon led a delegation comprising the undersecretary in the ministry, Kuol Daniel Ayulo,[Read More…]
Aweil West announces elimination of stray dogs
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, have issued an order to eliminate all street dogs that wander without their rightful owners on Saturday. The police have issued a statement announcing to the public that they should stay home this coming Saturday so[Read More…]
State constitution review committee briefs Adil
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State Constitutional Review Committee has said they are winding up reviewing the state permanent constitution. This latest development was disclosed early this week after the committee presented their report to Governor Emmanuel Adil concerning the status of their task as far as the[Read More…]
City Council to raise revenue collections
By Charles K Mark Juba City Council decried the numerous challenges it faces, especially in terms of resources and resolved to improve revenue collection policies. The city mayor, Flora Gabriel Modi said during opening of the Council’s Legislative Assembly, that the administration will increase revenue collections. “With the policies,[Read More…]
Yei receives €19 Million for Rural Development
By James Innocent Yei River County Commissioner welcomed a €19 million joint German-Dutch project for rural development, launched on Tuesday. Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa expressed gratitude for the long-term partnership and Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony’s message of appreciation. The project’s Phase II directly supports agricultural production and economic development, key[Read More…]
Central Bank takes to farming
By Deng Athian Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) is joining the national push for increased local food production, pledging to cultivate its own land and urging citizens to do the same. BoSS announced its intention to begin rice farming on 1,000 feddans allocated by Northern Bahr El Ghazal state[Read More…]
Fatal car crash kills 2 SSPDF soldiers
By Hou Akot Hou A military vehicle belonging to the South Sudan People Defence Force (SSPDF overturned after swinging off the road, leaving two soldiers onboard dead on the spot on Monday. The car was reportedly travelling from Marial Baii Payam of Aweil West County to Gok-machar of Aweil[Read More…]
Unity state governor visits hotspot, calls for calm
By William Madouk After cheating death on a fateful Monday in an alleged ambush by suspected SPLA-IO forces, Unity State governor has finally visited the hotspot where his convoy came under intense gunfire. According to Unity State Minister of Information, David Gai, the governor’s convey came under attack[Read More…]
Pressure mounts on Twic-Ngok communities to embrace peace
By William Madouk Two prominent personalities from Twic of Warrap and Ngok of Abyei are appealing to the communities to cease hostilities, reconcile and embrace peace, after bloody clashes. Mr. Bona Malual and Dr. Francis Mading both call for peaceful coexistence of the two communities. Dr. Mading, an Abyei[Read More…]
Open letter to National minister of Health
By Noah Issa Philip Dear Minister of Health, Subject: Request for Improved Health Services and Support for Murle Community. I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring attention to a pressing issue that requires urgent intervention in order to alleviate the suffering of the Murle[Read More…]
Central Bank Governor vows to complete Aweil Branch
By Hou Akot Hou Central Bank Governor Dr. James Alic Garang has pledged to finish construction of the bank’s Aweil branch during a recent visit. “I’m here to see the progress,” Garang told media. “The wall is complete, but we need to furnish the interior and plan an official[Read More…]
Businessman stabs teenager in Abyei
By Hou Akot Hou The chairperson of Aweil Union Abeyi, Abraham Ariath claimed that a teenager, Aguer Garang Aguer, was stabbed by an Arab businessman in Amieet market, Abyei Administrative Area, last week. Aguer, a retailer from Aweil, reportedly had a business dispute with the suspect whose identity remains[Read More…]
Budi County trains 72 Community Police officers
By Jino Wilson Budi County authorities of Eastern Equatoria State graduated 72 community police officers, including 66 males, 6 females, and 1 person with a disability on Tuesday. Graduates have undergone a month-long training program to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to support public safety[Read More…]
Minister sets benchmarks for National Youth Convention
By Bida Elly David National ministry of youth and sports with youth union steering committee, has set benchmarks for national convention to elect new youth leadership in the country. The national minister of youth and sports, Joseph Geng Akech said while speaking to the media on Tuesday that the[Read More…]
Yakani continues Presidency tours on elections
By Charles K Mark A prominent civil society activist is seemingly on a honeymoon tour of the key offices of the Reconstituted Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) as he meets the presidency and R-ARCSS principals, advocating for the December polls. The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for[Read More…]
Minister errored in dissolving Butchers Union- Barrister
By William Madouk Chairperson of the South Sudan Bar Association and legal advisor for the Butchers Union, Barrister James Al-Taib, said the Central Equatoria State (CES) minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism overstepped his mandate for dissolving the Butchers Union. Mr. Al-Taib described the decision by the CES[Read More…]