By chuol Chanyong The Vice President for Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, has urged citizens to disregard what he called fake information circulating on social media regarding the deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in Juba. In a statement issued yesterday Dr. Bol confirmed that the nation’s security is a priority and […]
National
Arman said he was deeply saddened by the recent incident that occurred in Nasir, Upper Nile State, and the incident does not completely align with the long struggles of South Sudanese By James Chatim A prominent Sudanese politician and a leading figure in the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), Yasir Arman, has urged South Sudanese […]
National
Of love and sibling’s voyage in Addis-Singapore-Tokyo BY OUMAH OTIENOH “I will swear in love thee infinitely. Hear my soul speak. The very instant that I saw you, did my heart fly to your service.” Do you recall me quoting these enthralling lines from William Shakespeare’s sonnet late last year? If you do, I was “madly […]
Opinion
The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation has dispatched a team of health professionals to Western Equatoria State to assess the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area. The team left on Thursday for Anzara, Lui, and Makpandu areas which have reported an increase in cases of the virus. The Chief of Planning […]
Health
A first-half goal from Dhieu Kaman earned Zalan FC from Rumbek Local Football Association (LFA) second South Sudan Cup 2021 title yesterday. Zalan FC took lead within 17 minutes and it was the only goal that earned them the title as they beat the Rumbek giants Holy Family FC 1-0 to claim this year’s Rumbek […]
Sports
The South Sudanese government has implemented a waiver on visa restrictions for Ugandan nationals holding valid passports. It comes a week after Uganda waived visa requirements for South Sudanese entering the Pearl of Africa with a 30-day ultimatum for Juba to reciprocate. In the statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation […]
Regional
The First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and his former Chief of Staff—an ally-turned foe— Gen. Simon Gatwech Dual could be poised for a ceasefire handshake to bury the months-long feud eating into the opposition outfit. The City Review can exclusively reveal that the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) faction allied to Dr. […]
Politics SPLM-IO
Two United States senators have pushed for amendments on the bilateral engagements between Washington and Juba. In the resolution, commonly referred to as the revitalized policy, senators Cory Booker and James Risch have accused some South Sudanese leaders of failing to provide diligent service to the people. The lawmakers alleged that the leaders have continued […]
Politics
At least 100 women and men have graduated with vocational skills after training in the fields of Beauty Therapy, Driving, Electrical Installations, Masonry [brick laying], and Plumbing. The six-month training was conducted by the Daughters of Mary Immaculate (DMI). Speaking during the graduation ceremony yesterday at the DMI premises in Gureyi, Minister of Labour James […]
Education
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said it has evacuated about 10 people who were injured in Tombura clashes to Juba for treatment. The 10 people who are nursing gunshot wounds were injured between August and September. “So far, we have been able to transfer 10 patients from Tombura to Juba to […]
Western Equatoria
She for seven years endured the grim consequences of losing her husband in a gruesome war. Her attempt to heal from this heartbreak fell short because her precious daughters were plucked from her custody, denying her the privilege of mother-daughter love. But all this is now history. “I give thanks to God who cares for […]
National
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that 296 AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses have expired as they passed the September 30, 2021 expiry deadline. The expired vaccines were part of the second batch of the 59,520 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine that the country received on September 1, 2021. The Chief of Planning and Information in […]
Health
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disasters Management has said the government is facing the challenge on how to respond to the needs of the flood-affected population across the country. Dr. Kok Bol Nyuer, Undersecretary at the Humanitarian Affairs Ministry, said the resources available were limited to meet the needs of flood victims. “We are […]
National
On Thursday, a communal fight broke out among students of Nimule Model Senior Secondary School leaving three students injured. The three are fighting for their lives at a nearby hospital. According to the media reports, the issue started last week on Friday when one of the students fought with his schoolmate in the community and […]
Editorial
More than 45 wheelbarrows belonging to hawkers were released by the Juba City Council head office after a day-long confiscation during a public order operation. In a statement issued by the Juba City Council and obtained by The City Review, Mayor Kalisto Lado Faustino said the decision to release the items after violating the law […]
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