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By Theophilous Ochang At least 161 goats and 23 sheep were raided by unknown criminals from Dorit Boma of the Imehejek administrative Area in Eastern Equatoria State on Friday. According to the local authorities, the two communities of Dorit of Lopit and Arilo of Tenet in the Imehejek Administrative Area have been in a long […]
Eastern Equatoria State
He made the remarks during the reopening of the St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy in Yambio By Emmanuel Mandella The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro has called on seminarians to embrace their role as ambassadors of peace, emphasizing the importance of transformation, resilience, and commitment […]
Western Equatoria
By Correspondent At a meeting chaired by the Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, which included representatives of the Jonglei pastoralists, and from the Acholi community, the pastoralists pledged to compensate the Acholi community, in Magwi, for the farms destroyed by their cattle. The herders also called for negotiations with the Acholi community […]
National
South Sudan has hired an ex-American basketball star to lead the initiation of the women basketball team that will participate in the FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers. Lindsey Harding’s appointment was confirmed by the US media on April 19, 2021. The 36-year old carries a blend of fairly rich playing experience and a promising coaching career after […]
Basketball Sports
President Salva Kiir has declared three days of mourning following the death of Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno (pictured) on Tuesday. The Statehouse shared the directive on government’s official Twitter handle adding that state institutions will be required to fly flags half-mast during those three days. The death Before his death, the late Deby had […]
Africa
A total of 23 people have died due to communal conflicts that occurred in Lakes’ State over the weekend. According to Rumbek East Member of Parliament, Dharuai Mabor Teny, the situation in the area has been tensed over the past few days. Teny said locals are living in fear after the attacks that were triggered […]
National
An unspecified number of people have been confirmed dead in a fresh fight in Cuibet County of Lakes State, a senior government official reported this morning. Lakes State’s Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports Willian Koji, who doubles up as acting minister of information said security forces were being mobilised to restore peace in the […]
National
European Super League, a proposed splinter European tournament, has issued a reassurance saying the project will be modified to accommodate the entertainment needs of the fans and the financial obligations of the clubs. Just hours after English clubs, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal announced their withdrawal from the controversial proposed competition; the ESL has rubbished […]
Football
National Communication Authorities (NCA) has confiscated over 4,000 substandard mobile phones at Juba International Airport. NCA announced on its Twitter page that the incident happened yesterday, and it is the first in South Sudan. “The National Communication Authority office at Juba International Airport on Tuesday detained about four thousand substandard pieces of phones imported from […]
Business News
The Vice President of Gender Cluster Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior has received her first injection of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. According to a statement posted on twitter from the office of the Vice President, Mama Nyandeng received her Jab on Tuesday morning. “This morning the vice president received her first does of the Covishield, Oxford AstraZeneca […]
Health
Derek Chauvin, a former US police officer at Minneapolis who was arrested over the death of a black man George Floyd, has been found guilty of murder. Mr Chauvin was found guilty of three counts of murder after a lengthy court hearing that featured legal battles between his defence team and the prosecution. According to […]
America
President Salva Kiir has fired the undersecretary of the ministry of public service human resource development Juma Yoan Kibe in the latest Republican decree. Kibe has been replaced by Julia Duany. More to follow
News
The European Union Commissioner for crisis management Janez Lenarcic (pictured) has jetted in the country in a maiden visit. According to the European Union South Sudan Twitter handle, Lenarcic will be visiting Pibor and Likwangole where he will also meet South Sudan Civil Society and government officials. Details pertaining to his visit are still scanty […]
Justice & Conflict
Former South Sudanese international football referee Lual Maluk Lual has announced his bid for the presidency of the country’s football association. Mr. Maluk, 39, will campaign against the incumbent South Sudan Football Association’s (SSFA) president Francis Amin next month. The former player and referee promised reforms in the association among them the fight against corruption […]
Football
Prominent South Sudanese Afro-pop and dance group Hard Life Avenue is a household name in South Sudan. The group has cut a niche with a thrilling brand of music that appeals to the youthful fans in South Sudan and is currently aiming to spread its base in the regional market. But such is an achievement […]
Entertainment
