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One of the students, Ms. Monica said despite the Rwandan authorities trying to resolve the matter by apprehending the culprits, no official statement was heard from Juba. By Ajah Jannifer South Sudanese students in Kigali, Rwanda, said they were disappointed by their government’s failure to respond to the recent incident in Rwanda. One of the […]
National
By Emmanuel Mandella President Salva Kiir Mayardit has expressed optimism as the Government of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) prepares to resume talks under the Tumaini Peace Initiative in Nairobi next week. Speaking during an extraordinary meeting of the presidency held at the Presidential Complex, President Kiir and senior government officials deliberated […]
National
Senior Counsel, Santino Wani Jada from M/S Pan African Law Chambers LLP representing the hotels, said the hotels are demanding over $61 million in unpaid accommodation and catering bills. By Anak Dut At least 31 hotels in Juba have filed a lawsuit against the National Transitional Committee (NTC), led by Presidential Advisor on Security Tut […]
National
On-and-off Spanish giants Barcelona are hosting French giants PSG in a mouth-watering Uefa Champions League knockout round 16 match at Camp Nou on Tuesday. Ever since the Catalans dismissed Quique Setien as the head coach in August 2020, the team is still trying to rise above its troubles. And the club has been dogged by […]
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Former US senator John Kerry has praised India’s strides in investing in clean energy saying the country has set precedence for fighting climate change. Speaking during the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021, the former lawmaker described India as a red-hot investment hub for clean energy for the future. “We believe India can be one of […]
Asia
The Governor of the Central Bank of South Sudan Dier Tong Ngor launched a new SSP 1000 note on Tuesday, February 9, adding more denomination to the country’s currency. In a matter of days, if not months, most people will start using the new red banknote bearing semblance with SSP5; and emblazoned with the portrait […]
Business
Somalia is facing a crisis. It is not just from the Al Shabaab insurgents that epitomise insecurity in the country, but from the leadership itself. Mogadishu’s troubles escalated on Monday, February 8, when the 4-year term of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo expired as provided for in the constitution. It is this turn of events that […]
Africa
There should be a blueprint to address the ‘winner-takes-it all’ in the democratic governance of South Sudan which is yet to be ushered in. This would encompass measures like having rotational presidency or any type of all-inclusive governance structure. A February 10, 2021 study by the International Crisis Group avers that the youngest nation will […]
Politics
Just a few years back, instant messaging application, Signal, was little known in the social media realm. In January this year, the app recorded unprecedented growth from 20 million users as of December 2020, to a whopping 40 million. Signal App, recommended as the most secure messaging app for activists, has been downloaded more than […]
Inside Tech Village
More than hundred stolen herds of cattle were returned in a recent conference where members of the pastoralist community of Mundari met and signed a peace deal last week in Kuda County. The return of the cattle was part of the implementation of the peace agreement that was initiated by the local administration and the […]
General
The latest development that barred candidates in opposition strongholds from writing their exams is nothing but troubling. The country is undergoing some of the most unprecedented times in history, and so are the candidates, who have worked tirelessly in preparation for their final exams – just to be stopped at the last minute because insecurity […]
Editorial
The government has warned against flouting COVID-19 rules among them the recently imposed partial lockdown and social interaction checks expected to tame the spread of the virus. On Saturday, the taskforce said the East African Community was still experiencing second wave and it was prudent to be cautious as a country. It is on this […]
Health
Ethiopia has welcomed South Sudan’s offer to mediate the border row currently draining Sudan-Ethiopia diplomatic relations. Ethiopian Spokesperson in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amb Dina Mufti said Addis Ababa will appreciate the efforts put in by willing mediators of the conflict, adding they are yearning for a diplomatic solution. ‘‘Ethiopia appreciates initiatives of all […]
General
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) delivered examinations and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to learners in the SPLM-IO areas over the weekend. UNICEF revealed in a press release that the gesture was in honour of an invitation by the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, to assist in transporting materials to seven affected counties […]
News
Atleast three people have succumbed to Ebola over the past few days in Guinea forcing the West African country to activate emergency response. BBC Africa reported yesternight that among those who died were individuals who had participated in the burial of a nurse who was first discovered with the haemorrhagic disease. The nurse died on […]
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