Breaking News
Futuyo, affiliated to the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In-Opposition (SPLM-IO), fled Yambio shortly after he was removed from office on February 10. By Emmanuel Mandella The acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu has confirmed that the family of ousted Governor Alfred Futuyo is under tight protection following the reshuffles that took place in the […]
Western Equatoria
By Emmanuel Mandella In an effort to strengthen public service delivery, the acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Bagdabu has unveiled a fully funded certificate training program for 18 State Government Directors from various ministries. The training, in collaboration with Cambridge University and the University of Juba, will cover essential topics such as learning […]
Western Equatoria
By Riak Chol Six poachers were apprehended and four firearms seized in a crackdown on illegal poaching in Bor, Jonglei State. The operation, conducted by local law enforcement, resulted in the confiscation of four firearms and 14 motorcycles. The operation underscores the commitment of authorities to protect the region’s rich biodiversity. The suspects are currently […]
Jonglei State
JUBA – Joseph Akoi Tipo, a South Sudanese cyclist, and a yoga enthusiast is flying the country’s flag high in the fourth edition of the regional Tour’D East Africa in Uganda. Tipo is known as the founder of South Sudan Cycling and Yoga Association, two institutions that target young boys and girls and trains them […]
Sports
JUBA – Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on Thursday appointed seven members to the independent commissions and a technical advisor for the state Ministry of Information. According to the Gubernortorial decree read over the state-owned media outlet South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation, Francis Luwala, Yuda Wani, Kiden Eliabo Sururu were appointed members of State […]
Central Equatoria Politics
JUBA – Sudanese Prime Minister Dr. Abdallah Hamdok has urged President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar to fully implement the stalled Security Arrangements enshrined in Chapter Two of the peace agreement. Dr. Hamdok arrived in the country Thursday for a two-day visit to discuss the 2012 cooperation agreement, the deadlock on […]
Politics
JUBA – Fresh clashes have erupted in the war-torn Tombura County of Western Equatoria State where an unspecified number of lives have been lost and several people wounded, a reliable source told cityreviewss.com. According to the source who spoke anonymously because of security repercussions, the fight broke out yesterday afternoon in Tombura town resulting in […]
Crisis
A Kenyan appellate court has quashed an appeal launched by allies of President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition chief Raila Odinga to overturn a May 14, 2021, verdict by the high court that nullified a constitutional amendment bill. The seven-judge bench reaffirmed the decision of the Kenyan high court which ruled that the Constitutional Amendment, 2020—famously […]
Africa
The police have warned that vehicles and motorcycles with no number plates or proper documentation will henceforth be impounded. In a statement shared by the South Sudan National Police Service on Friday, the law enforcers manning traffic have been firmly instructed to weed out non-compliant motorists and ensure that they face the law. ‘‘The South […]
News
The leaders of South Sudan and Sudan have agreed to reopen borders between the two countries to boost trade and free movement of citizens. Sudan has closed its borders with South Sudan since 2011 and there have never been trading activities between the two countries. This was discussed in a brief meeting held between President […]
Business News
A senior member of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-in Opposition (SPLM/A) faction loyal to Gen. Simon Gatwech has said Kit-Gwang’s Declaration is not advocating for war against their party rivals. Capt. Mabior Garang De Mabior (pictured), a former deputy Minister of Interior in the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity, said the Kit-Gwang declaration was not […]
Politics
South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOMA) has denied responsibility in the August 16, Juba-Nimule road ambush that killed two nuns. Two other travellers were also killed in the same incident. The group condemned President Kiir’s threats to pull out of the ongoing Rome’s peace negotiations with the holdout over continuous violations of the 2017 cessation of […]
Politics
JUBA – Bright Starlets Yei Joint Stars 4-0 in a friendly match played in Juba yesterday. The South Sudan Football Association posted the results of the match on its Twitter handle and went on to reveal that the friendly was to sharpen both teams for the upcoming regional tournaments. ‘‘The Women’s Senior National team continues […]
Sports
JUBA – Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church has mourned two Catholic sisters killed along the Juba-Nimule highway on Monday. Sr Mary Abud— who had been the Mother Superior for 12 years for the religious congregation of the Sacred Heart Sisters— and Sr Regina Roba were killed in an ambush along Juba-Nimule Road when […]
Religion
JUBA – The Ugandan anti-corruption court has sentenced Lawrence Lual Malong—a South Sudanese self-proclaimed “tycoon” –to six years in prison over fraud. Malong was jailed alongside a Congolese national Mike Lota and a Ugandan lawyer known as Gavana Thaddeus Zhikusoka alias James Byaruhanga. The three were found guilty of defrauding an Ethiopian $1.9 million in […]
Corruption
