By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state are grappling with tens of thousands of returnees who fled the violent war in Sudan and haven’t gotten homes to settle in. Angelo Deng Akol, the deputy chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission, said on Thursday that[Read More…]
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Jonglei harmonizes youth through music, comedy
By Charles K Mark Jonglei state, in partnership with the United Nations Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), organized an arts festival in Bor, for peace. The two-day event by the state Ministry of Peace Building and the Ministry of Culture, youth, and Sports with support from UNHCR featured musician and[Read More…]
Odhok swears in technical advisors
By Mamer Abraham Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok Oyai, presided over the swearing-in of new appointees to his government. Those who took oath include technical advisor for the Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism, Aniesa Amum Padiet, and advisor for the Ministry of Peace Building, Talimate Akuan[Read More…]
Sudan asks Security Council to terminate UNITAM
By William Madouk The government of Sudan has asked the UN Security Council (UNSC) to terminate the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) immediately. A leaked letter addressed to the Security Council seen by this outlet said Khartoum has decided to end its political mission, UNITAMS. The[Read More…]
US urges gov’t to speed up processes for credible election
By Gladys Fred Kole US ambassador to South Sudan has urged the transitional government to accelerate processes for the conduct of free, fair, and credible elections, next year. Michael J. Adler said, that with the transitional gov’t almost a year behind in meeting commitments in the peace agreement, it[Read More…]
Cabinet approves $500,000 for Bright Stars
By Bida Elly David Council of Ministers, on Friday, approved 500,000 United States dollars for South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) to sponsor activities of the national football team, the Bright Stars. National Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Albino Bol Dhieu had tabled a financial request before the cabinet[Read More…]
Arms embargo bites as gov’t deploys unified forces
By Bida Elly David Government is perplexed of how to secure firearms for the first phase of graduated Unified forces recently dispatched with sticks. “We are unable to acquire arms from any source and as such we deployed our recent forces with sticks,” Information Minister Michael Makue Lueth said.[Read More…]
IGP vows hard action on gangs
By Aweye Teddy Onam The newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) has taken stringent stand on the notorious groups, best known as Niggers, promising to deal with them in a tough way. Gen. Atem Marol Biar took office on Friday after swearing-in ceremony officiated by President Salva Kiir[Read More…]
Youth Minister Albino Bol, fired
By Staff writer President Salva Kiir has relieved the national Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Albino Bol Dhieu, in a Decree read over South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation (SSBC) last evening. The minister’s sacking, on Friday evening, comes days after the Chairperson of the National Youth Union, Gola Boyoi accused[Read More…]
Tonj gets Radio, Vocational training center
By Staff writer A new radio station and vocational training center have been launched in Warrap State to bolster peace, stability, agricultural, and livelihood initiatives in Greater Tonj, Warrap State. The community radio station will provide a platform for airing messages about peace, rule of law, good agronomic practices,[Read More…]
Aweil starts rice harvest
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal state governor officially launched the harvest of rice grains at Aweil Rice plantation Scheme. The official start of the rice plantation harvest on Thursday, November 16, 2023, demonstrates the state government’s priorities in fighting hunger through various methods, including rice farming.[Read More…]
Applicants get ultimatum to acquire land title
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, have issued an ultimatum to individuals with land tokens in the town to process their land title deed within a week’s time. The Director General at the State Ministry of Physical Infrastructure, Mr. Akot Anguei Akot,[Read More…]
CES strengthens governance
By Gladys Fred Kole Government officials from the six counties of Central Equatoria state are in Juba for a two-day conference organized to enhance the local governance system. In the two days, the participant shall discuss necessary solutions and recommendations to improve the political and economic situation in the[Read More…]
Mining Act under review
By Aweye Teddy Onam National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC) has started reviewing and amending the Mining Act 2012 to establish a stable legal mining environment in the country. Starting on Thursday 16th November, the review is being attended by key stakeholders including members of the National Legislative Assembly, government[Read More…]
Gola dismisses claims of youth union dissolution
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Youth Union chairperson, Gola Boyoi Gola, has dismissed a letter in circulation, that claim the dissolution of the national youth union. Early this week, the speaker of the Council of National Youth Union wrote a letter purporting that a resolution was reached[Read More…]
Over 20 teachers sent for capacity training
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of General Education said it has sent at least 23 teachers for capacity-building training. The state education authorities disclosed yesterday that they have dispatched 23 teachers early this week for capacity-building and leadership training opportunities both abroad and[Read More…]
Jehovah’s Witness convention returns
By Staff writer After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the largest convention organizations in the world has once again chosen Juba, Yambio and Wau to host its global three-day event, the 2023 “Exercise Patience”! Convention. Prior to 2019, summers in Juba were marked by Jehovah’s Witnesses filling hotels[Read More…]
Land belongs to the community–Nene argues
By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State deputy governor has expressed a contrary view on land ownership in the country. Mrs. Sarah Nene said that “land belongs to the community” and the government only regulates its use. The argument of the deputy governor contradicts what is stipulated in the[Read More…]
Catholic Bishops in Wau for Eucharistic Congress
By Gladys Fred Kole Catholic Bishops of Sudan and South Sudan are in the Western Bahr-El-Ghazal state capital, Wau, ahead of Eucharistic Congress celebrations. The first group of Catholic bishops, led by His Eminence Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla, arrived in Wau yesterday, November 16, 2023. The Catholic clergy[Read More…]
Mining ministry to crack down plunderers
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s minister of mining, Marin Abucha Ali, said they have identified mining companies that are operating illegally in the country. Mr. Abucha said they will soon lodge a legal battle to eliminate such companies from exploring the minerals in the country. “Most of the[Read More…]
