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By Aguok Chok The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) on Saturday released a strong statement which it called a final warning and last appeal to the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) and the White Army. In a statement, Maj Gen. Lul Ruai, the SSPDF spokesperson urged both the SPLA-IO and its allied militia, […]
National
In a press statement on Friday 28, Hon. Makuei stated that the former Governor also committed several atrocities in Western Equatoria State, including continuation of the road blocks in the area. By James Chatim The National Minister of Information, Communication, Technology and Postal Services, Hon. Michael Makuei, has said the former Governor of Western Equatoria […]
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The move is part of a framework to enhance security and stability in the Upper Nile State, following tensions between armed civilians and the national army in Nasir and Ulang Counties By Chuol Chanyong n a move aimed at containing the escalating crisis in the Upper Nile State, First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, has […]
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President Salva Kiir has directed the Ministry of Roads and Bridges and the company constructing the Luri Bridge to double their efforts and complete the work on time. Kiir made the statement upon his visit to the site to witness the ongoing construction of the Bridge and repair of the roads along Juba-Mundri road on […]
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Juba City Council on Saturday detained a journalist from a community radio station for six hours for covering a demolition exercise at Hai Thoura in Juba. According to Choul Jany, the authorities from the city council arrested him while covering the demolition of buildings along the road at Hai Thoura estate. He said three security […]
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The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have said the roll-out of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine administration will start early next month. This was disclosed to the press during Sunday’s regular COVID-19 briefing at the Public Health Emergency Operation Center (PHEOC). WHO COVID-19 Incident manager Sacha Bootsma warned against the […]
COVID-19 Health
On Friday, the peace monitoring body called on the government to take full responsibility to end the fighting in Tombura County of Western Equatoria State. This came after a team comprising the Intergovernmental Authority on Development [IGAD], Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission [RJMEC], and members of the diplomatic mission visited the area. The visit […]
Editorial OpED
An analyst said the government should devise a symbolic uniting factor to defuse the ongoing inter-tribal conflicts that have caused immense suffering to innocent people in South Sudan. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the City Review over the weekend. Prof. Abraham Kuol, the Political Analyst and Dean of the School of Social and Economic […]
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Cobra Basketball Club (CBC) has signed John Jevish Omondi (pictured) as their new head coach. The 39-year-old Kenyan has served as the coach of Ndejje University of Uganda. In his remark after signing the contract, Mr Omondi promised to take the Cobra Basketball Club to the next level. “My presence here in [the] team is […]
Basketball Sports
South Sudan’s Senior National Women’s Team has landed in South Africa ahead of the 2021 Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Women’s Championship. The COSAFA 2021 Women’s Championship will kick off on September 28 and run all the way to October 9. The games will be played at Nelson Mandela Bay. “South Sudan’s Senior […]
Football Sports
A civil activist has requested the government to probe a recent incident in which 50 South Sudanese reportedly died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe. Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) Edmund Yakani (pictured) said the incident should also act as a lesson to the South Sudanese leaders who […]
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Women in parliament and civil society organizations have criticized the media for what they term as unfair coverage of women’s affairs. They said the media in the country mostly concentrate on publishing men’s activities narrowing space for women to make their voices heard. “When it comes to women, the media often take our issues as […]
Media Freedom
The project for improvement of water supply in Juba will be finalized by early 2022, the Japanese Ambassador to South Sudan, Tsutsum Naohiro has revealed. The $47.7 million Japanese-funded scheme will be expected to provide safe and clean drinking water to over 380, 000 residents of Juba City. According to Amb. Naohiro, the Japan International […]
Business
The Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) said the inter-ethnic crisis in Tombura has reached a critical stage and could drive more humanitarian catastrophe if not addressed. CTSAMVM is the multinational body that monitors compliance with the South Sudan peace agreement signed in 2018. The team is led by the CTSAMVM Chief […]
Western Equatoria
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has revealed her intention to vie and maintain the country’s top seat in the 2025 poll. According to The East African, President Suluhu said she ascended to the country’s presidency “because of God’s wish and constitutional requirements’’ but she is determined to maintain it by winning the election under the […]
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