By Gladys Fred Kole Regional Legislators have tabled additional files of evidence for further investigation of corruption and nepotism in East African Community Secretariat. Currently holding its Plenary in Nairobi, Kenya, the Regional Assembly received evidences on malpractices extracted from different institutions of the community with indication of mismanagement[Read More…]
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Security arrangements running short of time- Peace Monitors
By Bida Elly David South Sudan runs short of time to implement security arrangements per peace agreement schedule as election time draws closer. The development worries Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM). CTSAMVM is a body established to monitor implementation of 2018 peace agreement signed[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria civil society divided over UNMISS activity boycott
By: Ijoo Bosco A section of civil society organizations in eastern Equatoria state have differed idea on proposal to boycott United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Torit office events. The state civil society Network, chairperson, Onen Charles Lokwaruk had accused (UNMISS) Torit field office and the Relief and Rehabilitation[Read More…]
Magwi Police alarmed over scramble for women
By Ijoo Bosco Magwi county police raise concern at the rate men compete for women with aggression, in the county. Police crime officer reveals that 75 % of violence among men in the community is as a result of scramble over women. Crime officer, 1st Lt Atanga David Ogeno[Read More…]
Returnees, host community, to get psychosocial support.
By Ijoo Bosco Humans Must Access Essential Services (HUMAES), a non-governmental organization has initiated psychosocial support for returnees and host community in Magwi County. Speaking during engagement meeting, HUMAES field officer, Mr. Okot reveals that the project targets Nimule, Mugali, Pajok, Iwire, Magwi and Lobone Payams. According to him[Read More…]
Measles kills two in Ruweng
By Yien Gatour Mead Two measles-related death cases have been reported in Abiemnom County, Ruweng Administrative Area in South Sudan According to Ruweng Administrative Area ministry of health, the two death cases occurred last week. A spate of measles cases has been reported among returnees and refugees who fled[Read More…]
Four police officers under arrest over negligence
By Yang Ater Yang Four police officers have been arrested in connection to escape of four suspects from custody at Lakes state, Rumbek Central Police station. The escape of the suspects on 7th of this month, has been attributed to negligence of officer at the central police station, on[Read More…]
Islamic Council calls Kiir, Machar to dialogue on polls
By William Madouk South Sudan Islamic Council has called on President Salva Kiir and First Vice President (FVP) Riek Machar to pursue a common ground on election. Sheikh Barac, Secretary General of the Council said that they support the conduct of elections as per the peace deal but call[Read More…]
WFP calls for assurance on Safety of aid workers
By Charles K Mark United Nations’ World Food Program (WFP) calls on South Sudan government to tighten security to ensure safety of humanitarian workers in the country. WPF made the call in a short notice shared to No. 1 Citizen Daily English Newspaper, following an attack in Duk County,[Read More…]
Two killed, 2 missing in Lakes State Road Ambush
By Yang Ater Yang At least two people have been killed and two others are missing after a road ambush in Lakes State. The state police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac said on Sunday at 4:00 PM a group of bodaboda riders and fish traders fell under attack by[Read More…]
Adil suspends new fuel stations in Juba City
By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State State government suspends establishment of new petrol stations in Juba City. This development comes after a fuel tanker caught fire in Gumbo on Sunday night. In a meeting convened on Sunday, the state governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony noted that existing fuel stations[Read More…]
Lakes State pledges to implement 35% women quota
By Yang Ater Lakes State Government has assured women of 35 per cent positions in all institutions would be reserved for women to ensure their representation. Speaking during the celebration of International Women’s Day on Friday, the state governor, Gen. Rin Tueny Mabor highlighted the role women play in[Read More…]
Activist lauds Maputo Protocol enactment
By Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has commended South Sudan for signing the Maputo Protocol. South Sudan is now a full state party to the African Union Maputo protocol after President Salva Kiir Mayardit signed it on 24th February 2024. CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmond Yakani[Read More…]
Lobong despises controversial Comedian’s Video
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State has described a comedy video titled “Gospel of the Truth” by comedian Feel Free allegedly targeting Governor Louis Lobong Lojore, as false. In a video posted on social media platforms, Comedian Feel Free claimed Lobong was exploiting the state’s gold resources with several[Read More…]
NRA extends Electronic Cargo Tracking Note execution
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Revenue Authority (NRA) has extended implementation date of Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) device to a later date. This decision was made following a recent meeting between the Commissioner General of the South Sudan NRA, Africano Mande and the Commissioner General of[Read More…]
Who is Robert Mayom Kuoirot, the new University of Juba’s Vice Chancellor?
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir on Friday sacked the Vice-Chancellor (VC) for the University of Juba, Prof. John Akec Apuruot and appointed Prof. Robert Mayom Kuoirot the former deputy VC for admin and finance as his replacement. In a whirlwind presidential decree effecting changes in Public varsities, Mr.[Read More…]
Yei commences land dialogue
By James Innocent About 63 Chiefs, Elders, and Cultural Leaders converged on Sunday in Yei River County to dialogue on issues related to land use and peace, in the county. The dialogue organized by the county authorities specifically seek to address disputes over land use. Speaking during the dialogue[Read More…]
Lakes state registers 25 cases of early, forced marriages
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Lakes State have registered at least 25 cases of early and forced marriages across various counties in the state in 2023. Daniel Jur Marial, the head of the police gender and child protection unit in Rumbek Central County, in 2023 alone, the police[Read More…]
UN driver killed in Duk
By Charles K Mark World Food Programme (WFP) driver has been killed in an attack at Duk County of Jonglei state of South Sudan. Duk County Commissioner, Peter Latjor Chuol reported that the attack occurred on Saturday morning. He suspected a group of armed youth from the Pibor Administrative[Read More…]
Peace talks: Kiir approves ground setting with ‘hold-outs’
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir has given the government negotiation committee the green light to engage with South Sudan Opposition Group (SSOG) and start the talks ‘soon.’ The team met with President Kiir on Friday where he gave his blessing. The Head of the government Negotiation Committee,[Read More…]