Speaking during the state burial ceremony for late Gen. Majur in Juba yesterday, Lt. Gen. Paul Nang said his deputy stepped in while he was on official duty in East Africa, a time when the orders and attacks happened By Chuol Chanyong The Chief of Defence Forces of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), […]
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By Emmanuel Mandella Azande King, His Majesty Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, on Wednesday met with the Central Equatoria State Governor, Augustino Jadalla, to explore avenues for strategic cooperation. The discussions, held at the State Secretariat in Juba, focused on fostering partnerships in trade, agriculture and governance, with an emphasis on mutual development and cultural preservation. […]
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BY OUMAH OTIENOH Winning an award, whether the Head of State Commendation (HSC) or being capped the best athlete; is a thrilling experience. For nearly three days, I’ve been twirling with excitement after Ng’iya Girls’ recent mega-achievement in the sports arena. Though I’m wordaholic, I closely followed last week’s Nyanza region’s tournament at St. Joseph’s […]
Opinion
The South Sudan and Sudan Joint Border Commission has begun its meeting in Juba to finalize the resolutions to the contentious border issues between the two countries. The contested borders between South Sudan and Sudan include Abyei, Kaka El Tijariya, Debbat El Fukhar/Megenes Mountains, Bahr El Arab, and Kafia Kingi/Hafrat El Nukhas, and others. The […]
Politics
The Bible says blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God, and this world after you die, you will always be remembered two things. You will either be remembered for creating peace among people or causing trouble among them. Several miles away from Juba in North America now lies a man […]
Editorial
A witch doctor in Abang village, Yirol County, Lakes State, has been arrested by the police after one person he was treating mysteriously died. The area police revealed that two people went to the witch doctor for treatment and consequently one of them died while another was rescued by the community members. Speaking to The […]
Lakes State
President Salva Kiir has led the country in remembering the roles played by the former US Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell in South Sudan’s independence. Gen. Powell died yesterday aged 84 after battling COVID-19 infections. On Monday, Kiir sent his condolence message to the family of the late former US Secretary of State Colin […]
World
Authorities in Lakes State have vowed a crackdown on the smugglers of alcohol brands that were banned in the area last month. Lake State Police Spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor, said some traders have continued to smuggle the substance to the state from Juba, adding those already arrested will be tried in court. “As the number […]
Lakes State
The Governor of Central Equatoria State Emmanuel Adil Anthony yesterday directed the newly appointed Assistant Inspector General of Police Lt. Gen. Nicola Dimo Biojo to cooperate with all the state security organs to restore peace and order in the state. This came after an appointment was made into the position which had been vacant after […]
Central Equatoria
The Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has plunged into a serious health crisis following the exit of the healthcare workers due to the threats of the local youth. Media reported that Pibor Town, an area that housed a number of health workers attached to the non-governmental organizations, now bears the brunt of the health crisis […]
Health
The Human Rights Watch has lamented the slow progress in addressing issues pertaining to human rights violations in the country. The body said in a statement released yesterday that South Sudan’s authorities had done little to protect fundamental rights despite the growing outcry from some quarters in the international community. While referring to its previous […]
National
The residents of Kajo Keji County have expressed worries over the illegal logging in the area, saying the destruction of forests for lucrative business is endangering the ecosystem. Charity (not her real name), one of the farmers in Kajo Keji said the previous order issued by the state government banning the felling of trees was […]
Central Equatoria
The Mayor of Juba City Council Kalisto Lado Wani has expressed delight at the speculations linking him to the Nilepet top job, saying it indicates that he is working diligently. Since President Salva Kiir sacked Bol Ring Muowel as Nilepet Managing Director, various people, among them Mr. Lado, have been touted as a potential replacement. […]
Business
Over 110 chiefs and members of organized forces in Mundri East County, Western Equatoria State, are to undergo peace training to promote co-existence in the area. Speaking to The City Review on a telephone interview from Mundri on Monday, Mundri East County commissioner Margret Fozia said it was important for the chiefs to be trained […]
Central Equatoria
The Undersecretary for the Ministry of Peace Building, Pia Philip Michael, has called on the country’s economic institutions to utilize their resources on peace-building in South Sudan. He was speaking at a roundtable discussion held at Juba Grand Hotel over the weekend by the Ministry of Peace Building. The discussion brought together the Ministry of […]
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