Breaking News
By Emmanuel Mandella Authorities in Yambio have arrested at least 15 suspected criminals, among them members of organized forces. The suspects are accused of violent crimes and terrorizing residents in the area. The arrests, conducted last weekend, led to the recovery of stolen items, including motorcycles, mobile phones, cooking utensils, and other household belongings. Security […]
Western Equatoria
By Thomas Gumi Central Equatoria State Security Committee, chaired by the Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu, held a security meeting on Tuesday, regarding the implementation of the 2017 Presidential Order, which mandates the return of armed herders in the Greater Equatoria region to their areas of origin. During the weekly meeting, held at the State Government […]
Central Equatoria
Striking workers said they have provided health care services despite the challenges posed by ongoing conflicts in Tombura, yet their calls for payment have not been addressed By Emmanuel Mandella Healthcare services at Tombura Hospital in Western Equatoria State came to a standstill following a strike by the 69 health workers last week. The doctors […]
Western Equatoria
Community leaders in Aweil West County, headed by the prominent businessman, Ayii Duang Ayii, have called on President Salva Kiir to remove the incumbent Northern Bahr el Ghazal Governor Tong Akeen Ngor accusing the latter of destabilising peace in the state. They accused Governor Aken of violating the revitalised peace agreement and Presidential Order that […]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal State
Archbishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, Rev Dr Justin Badi Arama yesterday met President Salva Kiir and discussed the general assembly of the church[Synods] set for the 11-14 of November 2021. They also discussed prayers and the general assembly of the church of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, according to […]
Religion
The former Minister of Water and Irrigation Capt. Mabior Garang has denied joining the Kit-Gwang faction led by the former army chief of Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) Gen. Simon Gatwech Dual. Mabior who is the son of the late John Garang de Mabior issued a clarification to the media yesterday saying he […]
Politics
We apologise to the South Sudan Basketball Federation President Luol Deng for having run a story titled, ‘‘SSBF General Assembly threatens to impeach Luol Deng’’ on October 25, 2021, without his right of reply. This means that the word ”impeach” as used in the article was unverified hence inaccurate. We regret this slip and express […]
Sports
Juba-based journalist team suffered a shocking defeat against the Juba Police team in a friendly match that was meant to celebrate the International Day to End Impunity and Crimes against Journalists. “Police woyeee, we are the one, we are very strong, we can beat more and more, try us again,” Police players went on celebrating […]
Sports
At just 26, Matiop Joseph has seen the grim face of life cutting across fame, disappointment and a promise of a better future. The Executive Director of Dreams Productions, who now primes himself as human rights and peace advocate, is a parent bearing the scars of losing a tender age at the same time trying […]
Special Report
The son of late Dr John Garang de Mabior—founding father of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM)—is pushing for the implementation of the Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangement to end the conflict in South Sudan. Capt. Mabior Garang de Mabior, a former member of the SPLM-IO political bureau, said he has submitted a workable security arrangement […]
Peace Process
Mourners gathered yesterday at Freedom Hall in Juba to pay their last respect to the late Joseph Bol Chan, the former speaker of the Council of States who died last week in Khartoum, Sudan. The national leaders, Bol’s friends, family members and colleagues have described the deceased as a leader of the peace who worked […]
National
President Salva Kiir has called on Gen. Simon Gatwech-led Kit-Gwang faction to come to Juba for negotiations to mend the rift within the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLA-IO). According to the Presidential Security Advisor, Tut Gatluak—who led a delegation to Khartoum on Sunday to mediate Sudan’s ongoing political crisis— President Kiir wants the […]
Politics
The recent heavy rainfall and devastating flooding have caused serious havoc in the Old Fangak County of Jonglei State. Jonglei state remains one of the most-hit areas. Farmlands have been inundated with huge hectares of crops waterlogged and animals marooned in their camps. For example, crops like millet and sorghum have been completely submerged into […]
News
The relentless floods hitting Unity State have had negative cumulative effects on wild animals with many of them now fleeing their flooded habitats to shelter in residential areas. Tigers, gazelle, antelopes, elephants, crocodiles, snakes, mice, and a host of wildlife are among the latest casualties of the floods. Unity State has for the past two […]
Unity State
The government of South Sudan has paid 3.4 million US dollars to acquire regular passports booklet to a German company supplying the country. This was revealed by the Director-General of passports, nationality, immigration and civil registry Atem Marol Biar to media on Wednesday at the directorate. Biar said they have so far received 5,000 regular […]
Business
