By William Madouk Africa Resource Cooperation (ARC), a company that constructs Bahr El Ghazal highway, has started fixing 30-kilometre Aluak Aluak road devastated by floods. Heavy rains in Lakes State have caused massive displacement, widespread destruction, and cut-off a crucial Bahr el Ghazal highway. The once-life-saving road now remains[Read More…]
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Authority raises alarm over drug Abuse
By Charles K Mark National Drug and Food Control Authority worries over prevalence of drug abuse by schoolchildren throughout the country. Dr. Mawien Atem, NDA’s Secretary General highlights the physical, mental, and emotional health effects drag abuse on young people, warning that the silent practice kills the generation. He[Read More…]
NBGs assembly reopens
By staff writer Members of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) Transitional Legislative Assembly have resumed business after six months of recess. The House had gone on recess to allow MPs to disseminate message of peace in their respective constituencies. Addressing MPs during the inauguration, the NBGs governor, Tong[Read More…]
Man kills wife, leaving 3-month baby
By Hou Akot Hou A cruel and heartless scene befell residents of Malek-Alell of Aweil South County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, when a man killed his lactating wife, leaving behind a 3-month-old baby. The paramount chief of the area, Ayom Ateny Wek, confirmed the incident to the No. 1[Read More…]
Three died in tragic accident
By Ijoo Bosco Two teenagers and an elderly woman died when Land cruiser overturned between Chalamini and Hiyala Payam while traveling from Imehejek administrative area to Torit town. Eastern Equatoria state Police Director of Crimes, Adam Satiro, reported that the vehicle overturned in a washup area caused by mountain[Read More…]
Returnees receive cash
By Hou Akot Hou Over one thousand returnees in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have received financial support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The cash is a part of the reintegration package strategy. A representative of the State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), Dut Garang Deng, said[Read More…]
Gov’t seeks Japan’s support on arms embargo
By Gladys Fred Kole Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation seeks Japan’s support in lifting the arms embargo imposed on South Sudan. South Sudan has been grumbling to no heed for a lift of an arms embargo slapped by the United Nations Security Council. The embargo has since[Read More…]
IDPs demand security reform before elections
By Yien Gattour Internally displaced persons in the country threaten to boycott election due to lack of security reform as stipulated in the peace deal. The IDPs criticize parties to peace agreement for failure of security reforms and demand that humanitarian needs, integration of IDPs and refugees, are prioritized.[Read More…]
Economic turmoil baffles South Sudan gov’t
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance are grappling to stabilize worsening economic crises. The country’s economy has been experiencing a systematic decline in recent times, casting heavy strain on the national currency to lose value to a record low against the United[Read More…]
Adil pledges unhindered humanitarian access
By Charles K Mark Central Equatoria State governor has assured unhindered humanitarian access to all actors and development partners in the state. Emmanuel Adil Anthony made the assurance on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of Malteser International, which is in the country, to meet government institutions and authorities. “My[Read More…]
Netherlands donates 5 million Euros for Nile Basin
By Gladys Fred Kole Netherlands has pledged 5,000,000 euros to fund a pilot program in four countries in the Nile basin, including South Sudan. The program dubbed, “The Water at the Heart of Climate Action (WHCA)” will run from 2023–2028, within the Nile River Basin countries, including Ethiopia, Sudan,[Read More…]
Norway increases support for National Archives
By Gladys Fred Kole Norway has increased its support to South Sudan’s national archives with an added contribution of NOK 1.96 million. Norway’s contributions to the country now amount to over NOK 24 million since 2012. The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Juba and the Rift Valley Institute (RVI) have[Read More…]
FAO launches digital agriculture platforms
By Gladys Fred Kole Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has launched an ecosystem digital solution platform designed to leverage e-agriculture to achieve maximum farming efficiency. The digital agriculture platform was launched on Tuesday under the theme “Enhancing Service Delivery through Digitalization for Improved Agricultural Production”. The[Read More…]
Odhok encourages P.8 candidates to excel
By Mamer Abraham Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok Oyai, rang the bell on Monday to kick off the primary 8 exams, marking an important milestone for pupils who will soon advance from primary to secondary school. The exams, which are a crucial part of the education system, will[Read More…]
Intercultural gala unites ethnicities in WES
By Charles K Mark Peace partners have taken to utilize various forms of artistic expression and cultural events to spread messages of unity and harmony throughout the country. Peace events were held in different parts of the country over the weekend including one in Western Equatoria state where people[Read More…]
Upper Nile to subsidize food
By Mamer Abraham Upper Nile State government is considering procuring food items from the border town of Renk in a bid to subsidize commodity prices. Luka Away Nyebil, Director-General of Upper Nile State Ministry of Trade and Industry disclosed in an exclusive interview that the move is meant to[Read More…]
Lawmakers reject ‘dead Budget’
By Mangu Victor Western Equatoria State Legislative Assembly has rejected a draft budget for the fiscal year 2022/2023 after it took long to be tabled before the August House. Yesterday, the State Minister of Finance, Willam Adreano Baiki showed up in parliament and presented the budget for the last[Read More…]
Floods overturn trucks in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Heavy flooding from unknown sources has blocked Bahr El Ghazal highway, leaving passengers, business vehicles, and truck drivers stranded alongside the road. Two heavy vehicles have overturned, further complicating the situation. The flooding occupied areas of Aerial-teen, Ameeth, and nearby Aluakluak Payam of Yirol West[Read More…]
Multiple initiatives worsen Sudan crisis -official
By William Madouk Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs has cautioned against inclusion of various peace initiatives in resolving Sudan crisis. Ramadan Mohammed Abdellah Goc argued that involvement of many actors could protract the conflict in unsettled Khartoum region. “We in South Sudan would like to clarify that Sudan is[Read More…]
Yei holds symposium on enhancing civic space
By James innocent Yei River County hosted a three-day stakeholder’s symposium on enhancing civic space in the region during the transitional period and post-elections. The symposium brought together journalists, civil society activists, and security operatives to discuss ways of promoting open dialogue and cooperation among key stakeholders. During the[Read More…]