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By Anak Dut The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, on Friday oversaw the release of 79 inmates from the Aweil Central Prison in Norther Bhar el Ghazal State. The move followed the Governor’s directive in his Christmas Message. Ober, in his message, advised that the inmates be released to reintegrate […]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal State
The dust, described as choking and hazardous, has been a significant nuisance for motorbike riders and pedestrians alike, prompting urgent calls for intervention By Emmanuel Mandella Residents of Yambio Municipality have raised serious concerns over the excessive dust generated by ongoing road rehabilitation works, and warned of potential health risks. The dust, described as choking […]
National
By Emmanuel Mandella The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called on the government and opposition leaders engaged in the Tumaini Initiative mediation to prioritize peace and stability over personal interests. The mediation, scheduled for finalization in January 2025, is at risk of derailing due to entrenched political rigidity and self-serving agendas, CEPO warned. […]
National
Liverpool bounced back from their recent defeat to their traditional rivals Manchester United after they dug a convincing 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspurs. The Reds were put in front by Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino in the extra time of the first half when the forward tapped in Sadio Mane’s cross at the expense of miscommunication […]
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President Salva Kiir has sacked Warrap State Governor Bona Panek Biar and replaced him with Aleu Anyieny Aleu effective January 28. The announcement was made by the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Thursday evening. The head of state said the decision is in tandem with the powers bestowed upon him by the Transitional Constitution […]
Politics
A senior official from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has said trainers assigned to instruct forces in preparation for unification in Moroto have fled the scene and are yet to return as clashes intensify between government and armed opposition battalions. Col. Lam Paul Gabriel told The City Review that the continuous clashes […]
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Tanzanian President John Magufuli has said the COVID-19 vaccines are evil and that his compatriots will depend entirely on God to beat the virus. Speaking on Wednesday, January 27, where he opened a farm in his home region, Magufuli said his country would not procure the vaccine but would insist on religiously using the traditional […]
Health
The three-day reconciliatory dialogue to end intercommunal clashes in conflict-ridden Jonglei State and Pibor Administrative Area comes to an end in Juba today. President Salva Kiir, a major guest who graced the event is expected to give closing remarks to wrap the event whose outcome could restore peace in the conflict-affected areas. In attendance are […]
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The Ministry of Health has said logistical arrangements are in place to ensure arrival of COVID-19 vaccine doses in South Sudan. South Sudan had requested for 5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine—an equivalent of 20 per cent its population—from the Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization (GAVI). It is not clear when the country made […]
Health
Kenyan electoral body, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), has cleared the constitutional amendment draft bill paving way for probable law change should the bill sail through to referendum. IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati announced on Tuesday, January 26, that the commission had successfully verified signatures in support for the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2020. Mr […]
Africa
A combined force of the National Security, Tiger and the South Sudan People’s Defense Force attacked the SPLA-IO base in Bankida-an act that the SPLA-IO Deputy Military Spokesman Col. Lam Paul Gabriel has described as a ‘complete violations of the permanent ceasefire.’ “The SPLA-IO forces tactically withdrew from Bankida on directives from the SPLA-IO High […]
General
Chelsea have announced the signing of former PSG coach Thomas Tuchel as the new manager taking over from Frank Lampard who was shown the door on Monday afternoon. Chelsea announced the acquisition of the German coach on Twitter on Tuesday night, marking the beginning of a new era amidst troubled performances and reports of dress […]
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Kenya on Monday extradited a citizen to the US for prosecution in connection with poaching, drug trafficking and illegal trading in animal trophies. Abubakar Mansur Mohammed Surur aka Mansur was whisked to a New York-bound plane with his extradition coming just a few months after his arrest in July 2020 at Moi International Airport in […]
Africa
The Ugandan military on Tuesday withdrew from the Kampala home of National Unity Platform party leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine). The security personnel had marooned Bobi’s residence immediately after the January 14 election forcing the politician to protest. On his Twitter page on Friday, January 15, Bobi complained that the officers had surrounded his home […]
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