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By Yien Gattuor A mother and her 12-year-old daughter were killed on Saturday in a road ambush by unknown criminals in Turalei of Warrap State. They were travelling from Juba to Unity State when the vehicle they were traveling in was attacked. According to the authorities, the attackers allegedly pursued the passengers on a motorcycle. […]
Warrap State
South Sudan Bar Association, Bar Council on Saturday interviewed lawyers aspiring to be advocates By Chuol Chanyong The South Sudan Bar Association in collaboration with the Bar Council on Saturday interviewed over 190 lawyers aspiring to be advocates. “Today is the last day for the Bar Council to conduct oral interviews for applicants who applied […]
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Kenya’s Raila Odinga lost his bid to become the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) to Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahamoud Youssouf Ali. By Opio Jackson Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga conceded defeat following his loss in the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship bid on Saturday in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. “I am […]
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The State government of Central Equatoria has launched the vaccination of dogs following several cases of rabies reported in many residential areas within Juba. The state Ministry of Animals Resources, Fisheries and Tourism said the disease was also felt in other places like Lologo, Kator, Mauna, Rajaf, and Juba Nabari. Speaking during the launch of […]
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The Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly clerk Makuac Makuac has expressed optimism that the registration for the August House will finish this week to pave way for the swearing-in. “The registration which started earlier last week was going on well, I think by next (this) week, most of the MPs would have finished the registration,” […]
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Thirteen people have died and 11 others seriously injured after a fuel tanker overturned at Malanga, along Kisumu- Busia road, Western side of Kenya. Media reports revealed that the victims were siphoning fuel from the tanker when it exploded causing damage. The accident happened at Gem Yala Sub County at 9 pm yesterday. “The members […]
Africa
Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has warned its consumers of power shutdown on Monday, July 19. The power distributor said in a statement issued on Saturday morning that the disruption will be as a consequence of routine maintenance. The statement read: ‘‘JEDCO takes this opportunity to inform its esteemed customers that on Monday, July 19, […]
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South Sudanese peace talks between the government and South Sudan Opposition Movements’ Alliance (SSOMA) resumed on Friday, July 16, in Rome. A delegation that was led by the Minister of Presidential Affairs Dr Barnaba Marial flew to Rome to engage in SSOMA leaders Pagan Amum and Paul Malong in the peace talks. Saint’Egidio Secretary-General Paolo […]
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The long-awaited graduation of the first batch of the necessary unified forces will begin after the feast of Eid-Al-Adha, the National Transitional Committee (NTC) has assured. 53,000 combined forces of South Sudan Defense Forces (SSPDF), Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) and forces of South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) will take part in the […]
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The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition SPLM-IO has accused the former governor of defunct Sobat State, Duer Tut Duer, of trying to stage a coup against the chairman Dr Riek Machar. “We believe comrade Duer’s statement is a clear attempt of Coup’etat to the leadership of the SPLM-SPLA-IO,” the Acting Press Secretary in the […]
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The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has urged the government to probe the May 2021 incident in which a cleric, a nine-year-old boy and two men were abducted and later killed in Lainya County. In its latest assessment report, which covers the peace implementation progress in April, May and June; RJMEC appeals to […]
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The Reconstituted Joint and Monitoring Commission (RJMEC) has said the common South Sudanese are yet to feel the positive impacts of the recent restructuring as part of the implementation of the 2018 peace deal. In the latest report released on Thursday, covering April to June; the watchdog commission lauded the recent steps by the unity […]
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South Sudan will be facing Egypt in the fourth game at the FIBA AfroBasket 2021 Qualifier later in the day. The girls registered a narrow defeat of 52-65 against Rwanda yesterday. They suffered a massive blow in the opening match against neighbours Egypt on Monday after they lost 65-95. On Tuesday, a hope to secure […]
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First Vice President and the Commander-in-Chief of SPLA-IO Dr Riek Machar on Wednesday, July 14, directed politicians and army commanders from Western Equatoria State to resolve the violence that led to the death of eight people in Tombura County. Violence erupted in Tombura last month leading to the killing of eight civilians, among other atrocities […]
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Former Governor of Western Equatoria State and the current minister of public service Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro has said he has no intention of ditching the docket after rejoining the ruling SPLM party. The City Review got hold of a short video clip depicting the minister explaining his defection on Thursday. Bakosoro is the leader of […]
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