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Jonglei plans flood mitigation

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Jonglei State government, in collaboration with International Organization for Migration (IOM has laid strategy to mitigate anticipated seasonal floods. In a meeting on Thursday, Jonglei state governor, Dr. Riek Gai Kok and IOM delegation, discussed a comprehensive strategy for protecting lives, property, and livelihoods from[Read More…]

UNITE, Kiir’s SPLA anniversary call

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged citizens to embrace unity as tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for liberation of the country. The president, on Friday 16th May, delivered a key message to the nation, commemorating 42nd anniversary of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLA/M).[Read More…]

Wild rumour

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has refuted social media rumor on death of President Salva Kiir Mayardit, labeling it as false. “The President is alive and in good health,”, the ministry assured the world in a statement to diffuse the rumour. Kenyan blogger[Read More…]

UK, Indian Ambassadors presents credentials

By Philip Buda Ladu   A newly appointed British and Indian Ambassadors to South Sudan, David Ashley and Anil Nautiyal, respectively presented their credentials to president Salva Kiir Mayardit, on Wednesday. President Kiir underscored and valued the long-standing strong relationships with both Britain and India. He further reiterated the government’s[Read More…]

Reshape NilePet oil firm

By Yiep Joseph   South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has formed a committed to reorganize Nile Petroleum Corporation (NILEPET). According to the order read out on state-owned television, South Sudan Broadcasting cooperation (SSBC) on Tuesday, the committee is to re-organize NilePet in order to achieve reform in the sector.[Read More…]

Lobong dispels rumours of eminent attack

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Eastern Equatorial State governor, Louis Lobong Lojore has assured residents of Enyif of safety and security. The area plugged into panic following deployment of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), raising rumours of clashes with Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition. Addressing the residents at a[Read More…]

Bentiu Football President Impeached over leadership failures

By Staff Writer   Bentiu Local Football Association General Assembly, on Tuesday, impeached its president and his deputy over leadership failures. Gatjang Matiok and Chahan Chan, were respectively impeached on 13th May, during an extraordinary General Assembly meeting at Bentiu Youth Center. Two-thirds majority seconded “vote no confidence” against the[Read More…]

Morobo County receives Ambulance

By Nakwam Rose   Health workers in Morobo County are celebrating over an ambulance donated to the health department, a mile stone set to improve service delivery. According to a press release, gifting Ambulance to the department is a landmark plan of Morobo county, to invest in health care. Commissioner[Read More…]

Women’s leadership, crucial in Constitution-Making

By Philip Buda Ladu   A high-level workshop convened in Juba on Tuesday, emphasizing the indispensable role of women’s leadership in South Sudan’s ongoing constitution-making process. The high-level workshop focused on enhancing women’s leadership in South Sudan’s constitution-making process, with key figures emphasizing its paramount importance for the nation’s future.[Read More…]

Munuki land dispute under probe

By Yiep Joseph   Central Equatoria State government has formed a committee to investigate a chronic land dispute, in Munuki.   St. Stephen Church and some residents, are in persistent land conflict, which prompted the state government to halt any allotment exercise in the area. One of the violent clashes[Read More…]