By Mamer Abraham At least two people have been reported killed and 10 others wounded in a cattle raid in Twic East County, Jonglei State. Chol Tor Gak, the commissioner of Twic East County, confirmed the attack yesterday, saying that at least 1,000 herds of cattle had been driven[Read More…]
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About 30 varieties of sorghum seeds launched
By Ijoo Bosco International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) a non-governmental organization on Tuesday, November 14 launched sorghum seeds verities in Magwi Center. The launch brought together farmers, cooperative societies, county agriculture department officials, and supporting partners from various parts of Magwi Payams. IFDC Deputy Project Manager, Mr. Yoga Mario, stated[Read More…]
Security Council extends UNISFA lifespan
By Mamer Abraham United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has extended the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) for one year. The Security Council urged the governments of Sudan and South Sudan to render their utmost support to UNISFA as they discharge their duties of[Read More…]
Peace Monitors laud maiden deployment
By Charles K Mark Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy at R-JMEC, the institution responsible for monitoring and overseeing the peace agreement, has praised the transitional government for deploying the first battalion of necessary unified forces. “This is a day that we have been waiting for a very long[Read More…]
We must embrace change- former IGP
By Mamer Abraham Former Inspector General of Police has expressed appreciation President Salva Kiir Mayardit for granting him the chance to serve the office for five years. Gen. Majak Akec Malok said in a statement that in a changing World, change must be embraced whenever it knocks on the[Read More…]
Unified forces’ deployment kicks off
By Bida Elly David Transitional Government of National Unity has finally commenced the long-awaited deployment of the Necessary Unified Forces. The first battalion of 750 soldiers has on Wednesday, been dispatched to Malakal in Upper Nile State. In August of last year, the government graduated at least 52,000 forces[Read More…]
Committee fails to resolve Aweil Youth Union squabble
By Hou Akot Hou A fact-finding committee sent by the president of the National Youth Union, Gola Boyoi to Aweil Town returned to Juba without a resolution. The youth executive members who were contacted by the three-member committee refused to outline their grievances over the dispute that led to[Read More…]
EES candidates ready for exams
By Ijoo Bosco Over 3,952 thousand primary school pupils in Eastern Equatoria state are preparing for the South Sudan Certificate of Primary Leaving Examination, set to begin on November 20th. The state Director General for the Ministry of General Education and Instruction Sundar Peter directed examination monitors to exercise discipline[Read More…]
Governor warns against deforestation
By Bida Elly David Northern Bahr El Ghazal State governor, Tong Akeen Ngor, has warned citizens against cutting trees and urged them to plant more for environmental sustainability. Ngor issued the warning yesterday during a tree-planting campaign aimed at enlightening people on the importance of trees and how they[Read More…]
Late Sr. Veronika’s court verdict adjourned again
By Charles K Mark Final court verdict in the case of a slain Catholic nun, Rev. Sr. Dr. Veronika Teresia Rackova, has been adjourned for the second time. The case was transferred to the high court in Juba in 2021 after a series of investigations that have passed through[Read More…]
Rights defenders call for constructive electoral participation
By Charles K Mark Human Rights Activists in South Sudan said true democracy must ensure voices of both the poorest and most marginalized citizens are amplified. The activists were addressing an event attended by some 60 participants in Juba, hosted by the Human Rights Division of the United Nations[Read More…]
EAC Speakers forum kicks off tomorrow
By Bida Elly David East African Parliamentary Bureau (EPB) is set to conduct a speakers’ parliamentary forum in Juba for the second time tomorrow. The forum aims to elect a new chair as the incumbent Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kimba’s term comes to an end. Speaker Nunu was elected[Read More…]
Sudan Post apologizes to Sabuni
By William Madouk Sudan Post has apologized to Aggrey Tisa Sabuni, former economic advisor and finance minister, following his demand for an apology regarding a news report linking his family to alleged coup rumors. “We extend our sincere apology to Hon. Aggrey Tisa Sabuni and any of his family[Read More…]
Trinity Energy concedes rising fuel prices
By Gladys Fred Kole Trinity Energy Ltd, one of the key fuel suppliers in the country, has fallen short of guaranteeing the stability of the hiked fuel prices at the filling stations despite recently importing one hundred trucks of fuel consignment to Juba’s Nesitu depot. The company’s Chief Executive[Read More…]
US Embassy adds voice to condemn murder of aid workers
By Aweye Teddy Onam The United States Embassy in Juba joined the United Nations Acting Humanitarian Coordinator in condemning a brutal killing of aid workers in the country. “We condemn in the strongest terms the latest attack targeting humanitarians on November 6 in Greater Pibor Administrative area,” a part[Read More…]
Ruto, Al-Burhan agree to work for peace in Sudan
By William Madouk Sudanese leader, Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and Kenya’s William Ruto have agreed to work towards a framework for an all-inclusive dialogue. The two leaders held talks on Monday at Kenyan State House in Nairobi, on finding a lasting solution to the conflict in the country. Gen.[Read More…]
Trail of deaths in fresh attack shocks Warrap
By William Madouk At least 38 people have been reported killed and 35 others injured in the latest attack in Warrap State. Warrap State Minister of Information, William Wol Mayom, said the fresh attack ensued early in the morning in Mayen-Abun of the Ayuok area at the SSPDF military[Read More…]
President Kiir fires Inspector General of Police
By staff writer President Salva Kiir has fired the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen. Majak Akec Malok in a Republican Decree read on state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation (SSBC). In another Decree, Kiir also promoted Lt Gen. Atem Marol Biar to the rank of General and delegated him[Read More…]
Akot braces for hot grill in parliament
By Aweye Teddy Onam Specialized committee for national security and public order at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) is set to grill the Director General of Traffic Police. Major Gen. Kon John Akot is arraigned to appear before the committee on Thursday over serious matters of public concern.[Read More…]
Unvaccinated stray dogs pose threat -Vet doctor
By Gladys Fred Kole A veterinary doctor in Juba has expressed concern over the dangerous presence of stray dogs in the city’s suburbs. This concern comes after a seven-day dog vaccination program against rabies concluded on Monday. To mark World Rabies Day, the South Sudan Veterinary Association organized an[Read More…]