By William Madouk Interim chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai, praised the government for the reconstitution of key election institutions. This came after President Salva Kiir last week reconstituted the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC), the National Elections Commission (NEC),[Read More…]
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Torit fares soar over fuel costs
By Ijoo Bosco Public transport operators in Eastern Equatoria have increased fares due to rising fuel prices and spare parts costs, as a result of the continuous weakening of the pound against the US dollar. The Drivers and Transport Union said other factors include increased prices of goods in the[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria consults on Constitution-Making
By Ijoo Bosco United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, has held a two-day consultation for youth across Eastern Equatoria state as part of the permanent constitution-making process in South Sudan. The consultation[Read More…]
Dinka Malual give Arab nomad conditions on grazing
By Hou Akot Hou Dinka Malual of South Sudan urged Rezigat pastoralists from Sudan to respect the peace accord they signed and avoid driving their cattle early to their area. The Dinka Malual peace committee that inked the deal with the Rezigat pastoralist community’s representative in Darfur met Wednesday,[Read More…]
EU backs Kiir on Sudan talks
By William Madouk European Union [EU] said it supports any mediation efforts that would restore peace and tranquility in Sudan, especially that of President Salva Kiir. “We did appreciate a lot the efforts to advance the Juba Peace Agreement and welcome the recent talks that were held in Juba[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria grapples with TB
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State health authorities are facing challenges in treating an increasing number of Tuberculosis (TB) patients in Torit town, the state capital. The Department of Tuberculosis at Torit Civil Hospital said there is a lack of major basic admission wards and necessary services for sick TB[Read More…]
Gov’t, partners launch dogs vaccination drive
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism has started immunizing dogs against rabies in Aweil. The 7-day campaign came in a bid to control the number of rabies-related deaths that have been happening in the communities due to rabies-infected dog[Read More…]
Ugandan, Kenyan raiders put out of action
By Ijoo Bosco Local authorities in Lotukei Payam of Budi County, Eastern Equatoria State, have confirmed that three suspected raiders from Dodoth of Uganda and Turkana of Kenya were killed following a cattle raid in the area on Monday. Authorities reported that three kraals have been raided and local youth[Read More…]
Parties urged to accelerate electoral preparations
By Mamer Abraham South Sudanese Network for Democracy and Election (SSuNDE) has called for speedy preparation for the 2024 elections. Executive director of the civil society organisation, Galdino Ochama Ojok said that is limited time left to conduct elections. Ojok urged parties to the agreement to double their efforts[Read More…]
Insecurity hinders service delivery
By Charles K Mark Doctors without Borders cites insecurity as a major factor hindering service delivery in the country. MSF Country Director Mamman Mustapha remarked this during an occasion to mark the 40th anniversary of the medical charity agency’s service in South Sudan. Mustapha said that on several occasions[Read More…]
Youth blood donation initiative pays off
By Gladys Fred Kole An initiative of Kajo-Keji County youth in Juba to establish a pool of standby voluntary blood donors to serve anemic community members bears fruits. The drive to have a pool of standby volunteer blood donors to save lives of the community members was launched over[Read More…]
MPs knock for help, as floods wreak havoc
By William Madouk Central Equatoria state parliament members have expressed concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Mangala, Kondogoro, Jebel Lado, and Luri Payams after heavy downpours flooded the areas. A member representing Northern Bari constituency, Thomas Peter said all areas in Northern Bari are affected and urged the[Read More…]
Yakani reiterates call for speedy deployment of unified forces
By Gladys Fred Kole Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) urges the presidency to speed up redeployment of the first graduated batch of unified forces. In 2022, over 50,000 security personnel graduated as the first batch of the Necessary Unified Forces (NUF) to join various ranks within the security[Read More…]
Hunger forces over 1,000 out of Lafon County
By Aweye Teddy Onam Over 1,000 people from Lafon County have started trekking to Juba, fleeing starvation. A lawmaker representing Lafon County in the National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Ungang Nelson Uthuou has disclosed to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in an exclusive interview He said that drought has hit[Read More…]
Ministers survive impeachment over lack of quorum
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Assembly adjourned a sitting meant to impeach three state cabinet ministers, over lack of quorum. The state lawmakers were supposed to decide on the fate of the three state ministers, yesterday, but the sitting was greeted by a low turnout. Legislators who oppose[Read More…]
Sudan ceasefire talks fail again
By Mamer Abraham Sudanese warring factions have failed to agree to a ceasefire but have recommitted to the provision of humanitarian access and confidence-building measures. “The co-facilitators regret that the parties were unable to agree on ceasefire implementation arrangements during this first round. There is no acceptable military solution[Read More…]
Police to auction impounded motorcycles
By Hou Akot Hou Traffic police in Aweil Town of Northern Bahr El Ghazal have given an ultimatum to bikers whose motorbikes were impounded and detained over breaches of traffic rules to come for the settlement of their cases or risk losing the bikes. Abuk Maria Akuei, a traffic[Read More…]
Suspect detained over shooting of friend
By Yien Gattour Local authorities in Panyinjar County of Unity State have taken a suspect into custody following an incident involving the fatal shooting of an individual identified as Lony Lieth Gai. The suspect, who reportedly had a history of alcohol abuse, is believed to have been the closest[Read More…]
MPs training on leadership, human rights
By Ijoo Bosco Over sixty lawmakers and civil society representatives are undergoing training in Torit town on leadership, peace, and human rights. The five-day training session is being organized by the Whittaker Peace Development Initiative (WPDI). Alexander Moro, program coordinator for WPDI said they focus on empowering leaders through[Read More…]
Man kills father over wealth
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil town are holding a soldier who allegedly murdered his father in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, over the weekend. The 29-year-old suspect reportedly killed his father on Sunday, November 5, 2023, in Gueng-kou boma of Yargot Payam in Aweil East[Read More…]