By Aguok Chok The Governor of Warrap State, Magok Magok Deng, conducted an inspection of the Kuajok-Wau highway, particularly the section between Kuajok Town and Angui, to assess the road’s condition after heavy rains left motorists stranded, causing disruptions to transportation and trade. Governor Magok emphasized the importance of a reliable road network, stating: “A […]
Regional Warrap State
By Aguok Chok Authorities in Warrap State have launched a widespread cholera vaccination campaign. The event, launched at Kuajok Freedom Square, was graced by the Undersecretary of Health, Dr. Anin and his team from Juba. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs Agem Akotdit, who represented the state governor, pledged the government’s commitment to […]
Regional Warrap State
Eastern Equatoria State’s Information Minister, Elia John, said that the communities of the two regions agreed to resolve the issue of cattle raiding and child abductions. By James Chatim The Government of Eastern Equatoria State has concluded a two-day communal dialogue between the people of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) and the local communities […]
Eastern Equatoria State Regional
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has joined the United Kingdom and Canada to support 930,538 girls in Phase II of Girls’ Education in South Sudan (GESS). The UK government, for about five years, has been supporting girlchild education through the program known as ‘Girls’ Education-South Sudan’ where schoolgirls are provided with cash to […]
Education
At least 310 members of the SPLM-IO have crossed over to the ruling SPLM party in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. In an interview with the City Review yesterday, the Press Secretary in the Office of the Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Emmanuel Dhel Peter, said the new SPLM members would strengthen SPLM […]
Politics
In the Nuer language, we say: “thile raan mii maar-ke-liah”, meaning “no one is related to death”. This enemy called death normally robs and terminates our people’s rights to live permanently. Many people around the globe would want to live and enjoy life forever, and that is why the “death penalty” has been abolished in […]
Opinion
On Tuesday, three people died when twin blasts rocked the busy heart of Uganda’s capital, Kampala, and dozens of people were injured. This is the third time that bomb explosions have been reported in Uganda, which the police have linked to a regional terrorist group. The Tuesday attacks happened barely 21 days after the last […]
Editorial
The Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) has said it will start screening its forces at the training centres soon. The SPLA-IO spokesperson, Col Gabriel Lam Paul, said despite the challenges and complaints from the National Transitional Committee over the lack of resources, the SPLA-IO has resolved to send its components to the training […]
Politics
South Sudanese Music Award has finally revealed the nominees’ award list for artists after two weeks of analysis of all the entries for participation in the 2021 South Sudan Music Awards. “Entries were submitted for works published between November 2020 and October 2021 only. Thus, the scheme reviewed published works and applications from interested people,” […]
Lifestyle & Entertainment
The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) has hatched a strategic plan to open cross-border networks to facilitate free movement. Angelo Lado Gore, General Manager of the South Sudan Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (SSCCIA), said they had already discussed the plan with the private sector committee for the Northern Corridor on […]
Business
The Commissioner of Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State has called for support to aid in road rehabilitation after initial plans to revamp the infrastructure were delayed. Poorly maintained roads include the Magwi-Obbo-Pajok road, the Magwi Aru Junction road, Apari-Magwi, Magwi-Owiny-Ki-Bul, Magwi-Opara, and the Corner Ayaci-Lobone road. Magwi County Commissioner, David Otto Remsem, said the […]
Eastern Equatoria State
The Spokesperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) Col. Lam Paul Gabriel has claimed that irresistible freebies have been set aside to lure members of the movement hence triggering a series of defections. Lam said the defections are engineered towards disorganising the movement to impede the implementation of the peace agreement. He […]
Politics
The governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has raised an alarm over the looming hunger in Lafon and Kapoeta East counties. He said the two counties are experiencing severe hunger, which could affect the Lopit community, which is likely to be among the most affected populations in the state. Some parts of Torit, […]
Eastern Equatoria State
Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has devised an effective political approach to unite leaders from various political factions to work harmoniously for the state’s agenda. The governor revealed that he and his colleagues came up with the idea to overcome challenges resulting from a lack of collegial coordination and decisions affecting basic social […]
Eastern Equatoria State
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has decried the worsening humanitarian situation in South Sudan’s flood-prone areas. OCHA said in a statement released yesterday that 780,000 people have so far been affected by the floods, and most of them are now battling malaria and malnutrition. “We are seeing an increase […]
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