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Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro likened the end of a year to the loss of a beloved, emphasizing the emotional and reflective transition it brings, and advised on a new approach to the new year By Emmanuel Mandella Reflecting on the year 2024 and the transition to 2025, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio […]
National
By Anak Dut Mr. David Ashley has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan, replacing Mr. Guy Warrington. A statement issued by the British embassy in Juba on Thursday, stated that Mr. Ashley will resume the position in January, 2025. The new ambassador has had a stellar career as a diplomat. […]
National
By Chuol Chanyong A renowned South Sudanese economist, Dr. Abraham Malliet, says the non-oil revenues can sufficiently cover the government’s needs and pay the salaries of civil servants, if properly collected and administered. “We have a lot of non-oil resources. South Sudan has more money than any other country in the region, but we do […]
National
Nine people died and six others were injured in a Friday morning accident in Gilgil, Kenya. The local media reported that the accident which happened along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway involved a public service 14-seater vehicle and a truck. The two vehicles collided head-on near St Mary’s Hospital. Area law enforcers have said the truck was overtaking […]
Africa
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has yielded to pressure and announced new examination dates for Primary 8 learners in SPLM-IO strongholds. The announcement comes just a day after the minister in charge Awut Deng Acuil said the State had a plan B to examine the remaining learners. The contingency plan—which will see papers […]
Education
South Sudanese Presidential Press Secretary Ateny Wek Ateny has cagily confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Mr Ateny confirmed the news on his Facebook page on Tuesday, February 11, that he was self-isolating in accordance with the health protocols. ‘‘I have tested positive to COVID-19-having adhered to mandatory test carried out by Dr […]
Health
Neighbouring cattle-keeping tribes living along the border of South Sudan and Sudan have inked a peace deal to secure migration for pasture in Aweil East County in South Sudan. The deal, which was midwifed by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), attracted elders drawn from the Misseriya of Sudan and Dinka Malual community […]
General
South Sudan recorded 156 new COVID-19 cases with two additional fresh deaths in the past 24 hours. This means that the country’s caseload now shoots to 4,960 and total number of recoveries goes to 3,729. The cumulative death toll now shoots to 71. The statement by the COVID Incident Manager of the Ministry of Health […]
Health
The Minister of General Education and Instruction Awut Deng Acuil has said the ministry has a contingency plans to examine the children in SPLM-IO areas who missed examinations. Speaking from Rak Media main office in Juba, where she had gone to inspect the printing of books, the minister exuded confidence in the examination process, but […]
Education
Mother of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has died at the age of 81. The British press reported the demise of Elisabeth and also revealed that the Merseyside club showed immense solidarity with their boss. The club beamed the picture of Klopp and his mother with the famous slogan ‘You will never walk alone’ on social […]
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The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has printed 1.3 million books locally to restock the libraries and increase learning resources across the country. Addressing the press at Rak Media printing press in Juba, where the books are being printed, education minister Awut Deng Acuil said the primary and secondary books will be transported to […]
Education
The South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has been given the permission to conduct sports activities in preparation for their upcoming African Cup of Nations Cup qualifier slated for March. A document signed by Hussein Abdelbaggi, the Vice President for Service Cluster and Chairperson of the National Task Force on Coronavirus, says the permission was granted […]
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The world knows a hand sanitiser as one of the crucial components of preventing the coronavirus. But as a certain researcher suggests, the prolonged use of the sanitiser could breed another health crisis in the future. Samantha McCarlie, a microbiologist from the University of Free State in South Africa, says the world may battle antibiotic […]
Health
The UN Mission in South Sudan has announced plan to temporarily deploy troops in seven bases within the country to restore sanity. The Head of the UNMISS David Shearer cited volatility in various places like Warrap, Maban and Jonglei which he said needed attention. ‘‘UNMISS has also increased patrols to potential hotspots and, this week, […]
Justice & Conflict
The newly launched SSP 1,000 note will rejuvenate the strength of the local currency against the dollar, Central Bank Governor Dier Tong Ngor has said. Speaking during the launch of the note on Tuesday, February 9, Ngor averred that the introduction of the new banknote could inspire the SPP to glory days of 2011- just […]
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