By Makur Adut Authorities in Lakes State have recovered 21 cattle that were previously raided from the area. The cattle were raided from Yirol East County by a group of armed youth from the Panyijar County of Unity State. William Koji Kerjok, the acting Minister of Information in Lakes State, said all the children that were abducted were […]
Regional Unity State
The budget aims to enhance evangelism, peace building, and human development across the Catholic Diocese By Emmanuel Mandella The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has endorsed a $1.18 million budget for the year 2025, positioning itself as a beacon of hope and sustainability amid a challenging economy and shrinking international aid. The budget, valued at USD […]
Regional Western Equatoria
By Binia Elizabeth The Governor of Jonglei State, Dr Riek Gai Kok, has reiterated his administration’s dedication to grassroots development and community engagement. He made the remarks following a recent visit to five payams, including Anyidi, Makuach, Baidit, Kolnyang, and finally Jalle Payam in Jonglei State. During his tour, Dr. Gai assessed the dykes on […]
Jonglei State Regional
Police officers in Witto Payam of Mundri East County, Western Equatoria State (WES), has ordered the area chief to apprehend a man armed with arrows who attacked a motorcyclist along Juba-Mundri Road on Monday. A 22-year-old man was attacked and injured by an unidentified arrow man while travelling from Juba to Mundri. “The incident happened […]
Western Equatoria
The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has frozen accounts and confiscated assets of more than ten multilateral business tax defaulters operating in the country. The unnamed companies affected include airlines, hotels, and trading companies that have failed to remit their taxes, resulting in the loss of SSP10 million by the NRA. Speaking to the media on […]
National
The Troika countries comprising Norway, the United States and the United Kingdom have hailed the assurances by the Ministry of Finance and Planning to adhere to transparency and accountability. The endorsement comes after the new minister, Agak Achuil Lual, pledged to maintain checks and balances during the meeting between President Salva Kiir and IMF Director […]
National
The Union of Visually Impaired Persons of Central Equatoria State has filed a case against some individuals in the State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, after four of their members were assaulted and seriously injured. The medical results from the Juba Teaching Hospital revealed that out of four members, three of them suffered […]
National
The vice presidents have called for the disarmament of armed civilian populations across all 10 states and the three administrative areas to reduce insecurity in the country. The vice presidents made remarks on Monday while addressing the fifth governor’s forum, where they discussed challenges and opportunities in the states. Speaking at the event, Vice President […]
National
The national ministry of health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday conducted a training programme for responding to Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Morobo and Yei River counties in Central Equatoria State. The exercise came as a mitigation measure announced last week following a suspected Ebola case that was detected in Yambio, Western Equatoria […]
Health
At least 23 journalism students are set to graduate from the Media Development Institute (MDI) today. This marks the 4th batch of students to graduate from the institute. In a press release seen by The City Review, Ms Ayaa Irene, the Principal of MDI, said there are about 23 students that the institute will pass […]
National
United Nations Special Representative to South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, has said that although South Sudan is advancing to a peaceful stage, the memory and trauma of the conflicts still run deeper in the mind of citizens. He said for the citizens to forget the past, there must be trust among the leaders that will be […]
National
Sudanese Prime Minister Dr Abdalla Hamdok has promised an investigation to bring to book army officers responsible for brutalising protesters since the October 25 coup when his government was toppled. On Sunday, Dr Hamdok penned a deal with the Sudanese military leader, Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, in which the two leaders agreed on a […]
Regional
FIFA has listed the nominees for various best FIFA football awards for the year 2021 with Messi, Kante, and Salah making the cut. The categories are as follows. The Best FIFA Women’s Player: * Stina Blackstenius (Sweden / BK Häcken) Aitana Bonmati (Spain / FC Barcelona) Lucy Bronze (England / Manchester City WFC) Magdalena Eriksson […]
Sports
The Vice President for the Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi, has accused some governors of rechanneling money meant for education in the states to other programs. “The transferred money to the states for education are diverted by some governors to different fields and for this; I am telling the governors this is unacceptable and I urge […]
Education
The ongoing fifth Governors Forum should not end without addressing the issue of protracted food insecurity in the country. There are undoubtedly high hopes as the state administrators take notes on how to improve various sectors in their areas. But in such a hype, there is the likelihood that some crucial areas worth discussing could […]
Editorial