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In a joint statement, the bodies expressed deep concerns over the deteriorating security situation, particularly in Upper Nile State By Emmanuel Mandella A coalition of international organizations, including the African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring […]
National
By Emmanuel Mandella Tensions are rising along the South Sudan–DR Congo border after Congolese forces arrested six South Sudanese nationals who had crossed into Congolese territory for fishing last week. Although four of the detainees were released, two remain missing, raising concerns among families and local leaders. Speaking to The City Review, Nzara County Commissioner […]
National
By John Garang Ayii Riak The government issued an order for closing all learning institutions, from ECD centers, primary, to secondary schools for two weeks effective from 21 February 2025. This was as a result of global warming, precisely due to an excessive heatwave. This move came after 12 students reportedly collapsed during school operational […]
Editorial Opinion
The police say they have detained 18 members of organized forces from the military and police services for illegal roadblocks and extortion along Nimule-Juba road. Director of Customs Maj. Gen. Akol Ayii said the suspects arrested were from the military agencies and the national police service and that they are currently detained at Police headquarters […]
Law & Order
The Vice President for Gender, Youth, and Humanitarian Cluster, Rebecca Nayandeng has met the US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Amb Jeffery Feldman and discussed the progress of the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. Statement from the Office of the Vice President on the US visit seen by The City Review reveals […]
Politics
The police have revealed they are yet to receive information regarding the scheduled trial of former Northern Bahr El-Ghazal Governor Kuel Aguer Kuel. Mr. Aguer was arrested in early August by the state security apparatus for being one of the signatories to the People’s Coalition for Civil Action (PCCA). The group had called for a […]
National
A three-day political, peace, and reconciliation retreat workshop for Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has kicked off at Kabarthe Women’s Peace Centre in Pibor on Tuesday. The retreat that brought together top political and community leaders is intended to discuss the political differences, and issues facing the local community in the area. The leaders will […]
Pibor Administrative Area
The governance cluster in its regular meeting chaired by the First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar on Tuesday declared floods across the country a national emergency. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Garang Tong Aken, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs said the cluster resolved to form a responsive committee to address the issue of […]
National
The Democratic Change (DC) party has called on the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) to speed up the appointment of State Members of Parliament to address issues affecting citizens in the states. Onyoti Adigo Nyikwec, DC Chairman who is also the National Minister of Animal Resources and Fisher said although parties were committed […]
Peace Process
The members of the Chollo community in Juba have assured President Salva Kiir of their commitment to peaceful coexistence with their neighbors from the Padang community in Upper Nile State. The delegation of the Chollo community that held a meeting with Kiir was headed by the Minister of Animals Resources and Fisheries Onyoti Adigo. Speaking […]
Upper Nile State
The South Sudan Catholic Bishops Conference has rejected the use of the August 16 Juba-Nimule attack on the nuns to derail the inclusive peace process in the county. In a statement released yesterday, the clerics also called for the identification and prosecution of suspects rather than referring to them as ‘unknown gunmen’. “We reject attempts […]
National
South Sudan’s giants Atlabara FC have found themselves in terrible condition after losing the first game 2-0 against Sudanese side Al-Ahly FC in 2021/22 CAF Confederation Cup qualifiers. The Bara Boys went down 2-0 in the hands of Al-Ahly last week in the first game which was supposed to be played in Juba but the […]
Sports
South Sudanese women lawyers have appealed to the government to establish special courts in the states to address the rampant cases of sexual abuse. The call comes after the Special Court in Juba registered over 2,000 cases of rape and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in 2021 alone. Federation of Women Lawyers of South Sudan said an […]
Justice
The Minister of Health has urged women to embrace the COVID-19 vaccines after reporting a low turn-out across the country over alleged fears of vaccine side effects. Dr. Victoria Anib Majur, the Undersecretary at the Ministry of Health appealed to women get their jabs saying the vaccines were safe. “I want to make a call […]
Health
United Nations Women Organization has been urged to put investment into the media sector if women voices are to be taken into the arena of influence. The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) Edmund Yakani said it was high time for the media to take the responsibility of promoting the agenda of […]
Media Freedom
