By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal University Administration agreed Friday to embark on completing its registration processes to commence operations. A member of the organizing committee, Ustaz Stephen Chol Ajuong, said that Northern Bahar El Ghazel state governor, Tong Aken Ngor was briefed about the processes during the[Read More…]
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South Sudan woos US on Sudan war
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan’s government appeals to the United States of America (USA) to consider supporting the efforts of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to resolve Sudan unrest. Acting South Sudan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deng Dau Deng shared the initiative at Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of AU[Read More…]
Lakes State revitalized transitional Legislative Assembly reopen
By Yang Ater Yang. Lakes State revitalized transitional assembly in Rumbek opened on Tuesday with a lawmaker saying there is relative calm. Daniel Gumwil Nhomabur, the state lawmaker for Atiaba constituency, Rumbek East County said that the issue of insecurity has now been brought under control. He said only pockets[Read More…]
The Sad Phenomenon of Neglecting the Sick and Celebrating the Dead: A Disturbing Trend in Juba
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the bustling city of Juba, South Sudan, a distressing trend has emerged that calls for our attention and reflection. It is disheartening to witness the neglect of sick and ailing individuals by their own relatives and friends, only for the same people to spring into[Read More…]
President Kiir pledges peace for 12-year-old South Sudan
By Bida Elly David As South Sudan celebrates its 12th independence Anniversary, the President has reiterated his commitment to peace agreement, stating, it is the only ticket for conducting democratic elections. President Salva Kiir Mayardit offered in his Independence anniversary message to the citizens under the theme, “consolidating peace and[Read More…]
Gov’t grounds four aircraft companies
By William Madouk National Minister of Transport, Madut Biar Yel, has suspended four airline companies from flying in South Sudan’s airspace over fake registration. “I, Madut Biar Yel, the minister of transport, do hereby issue this ministerial order for suspension of the companies,” partly read the order signed by the[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to tackle sexual violence
By Gladys Fred Kole Norwegian ambassador to South Sudan, Linken Nymann Berryman, has urged South Sudan government to take concrete steps to put an end to sexual violence against women and girls. “We urge the government to take concrete steps to put an end to sexual violence against women and[Read More…]
Returnees receive Chinese food aid
By Ngor Deng Government of the People’s Republic of China has donated food items to the returnees in northern Bahr el Ghazal state, Aweil. The donation was channeled through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) Chairperson for the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission,[Read More…]
Juba City Council terminates “East Africa Go-Green” contract
By Emelda Siama John Lopula Juba mayor has terminated a deal with East African Go-Green Company Limited, which was contracted to collect rubbish from the capital city. The cancellation of the deal followed an abrupt halt by the East Africa Go-Green Company Ltd from cleaning solid waste in Juba City[Read More…]
South Sudan Gov’t takes tough stand on child soldiers
By Bida Elly David South Sudan government, with partners, has laid a strategy to screen the army to sideline child soldiers and to end forceful recruitment. Acting Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Deng Dau Deng disclosed on Wednesday, after returning from a global conference on the protection of children[Read More…]
South Sudan can learn from Norway’s 209-year-old constitution
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri On Wednesday, South Sudan government officials joined the Norwegian embassy in Juba in commemorating its 209th anniversary since their constitution was laid down. The Constitution of the Kingdom of Norway was adopted on 16 May and signed on 17 May 1814 by the Norwegian Constituent[Read More…]
Activist urges state authorities to pay youth providing security along Gadiang highway
By Deng David Panchol A Jonglei based civil society activist demands state authorities to pay incentives for the youths who were employed to provide security to Africa Resource Construction Company (ARC), constructing Gadiang highway. Bol Deng Bol, the Chairperson of Jonglei Civil Society Network noted that 800 youths employed for[Read More…]
Police Officer under probe for piercing daughter’s eyes
By William Madouk A police officer who pierced the eyes of his daughter in Warrap State has been brought to Juba for further investigation, the South Sudan national police department confirmed. In April, Mary Akuot became the latest recorded victim of gender-based violence after her father damaged both of her[Read More…]
Youth Commend President Kiir for Elevating Aweil East Commissioner
By Hou Akot Hou Social media is awash with appreciation messages to President Salva Kiir Mayardit for shifting Aweil East Commissioner, Kiir Yor to serve as executive Director in the office of the president. Flooding Facebook early Wednesday, several youths expressed gratitude and appreciation Mr. Yor’s appointment. One of the[Read More…]
Flood water kills 11 people in Unity
By Yien Gattuot Mead Authorities in Unity State said a total of 11 people have drowned in flood waters while 21 others were bitten by snakes. Dr. Gatluak Nyang, the Commissioner of Mayiendit County said about 8,840 households have also been displaced from their homes in the past three months.[Read More…]
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Over 400 South Sudanese return home in Rubkona County
By Yien Gattour At least 441 South Sudanese and ten Sudanese new arrivals fleeing conflict in Sudan have arrived Rubkona County in Unity state. Rubkona County Relief and Recommendations Commission (RRC) Coordinator, William Bakuony revealed to the media. Bakuony said that a government delegation was in Riokrial over the weekend[Read More…]
Tambura MPs nullifies allegation of rebellion
By staff writer Members of parliament representing the Greater Tambura at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) who hails from the Balanda community have reputed the allegation of brewing rebellion against the government of South Sudan in the areas. The MPs of greater Tambura of Western Equatoria reacted to a[Read More…]
Lakes State demands Public accountability and transparency
By Yang Ater Yang Public voices from various institutions in Lakes State, urge the government to promote accountability and transparency. The concerns were raised during a 2- day public accountability and transparency forum organized by Amalna organization with support from Norwegian People’s aid and UNDP in Rumbek on Friday. Over[Read More…]
Aweil South County appeals for supply of Malaria drugs
By Hou Akot Hou The Aweil South County Health Director Joseph Giir Ngor has called on health partners to beep up drugs supplies to the Boma Health Workers (BHWs) in his county. His request comes following a training of 286 Boma Health Workers from Aweil South and Center counties on[Read More…]