One of the famous hotels in Juba, Hai Amarat Classic is scheduled to close today because of disagreement between its shareholders. One of the two shareholders who preferred anonymity alleged that disagreement between them could not be resolved, he had suggested that the assets be divided but since there was no agreement, they went to […]
By Simon Deng and Merio Jimmy Okay Africa Foundation, a Juba-based NGO has urged the transitional unity government to allocate 20 million U.S dollars to the Youth Enterprise Fund to enable skilling of youth. “We are requesting the government to prioritize enacting the Youth Enterprise Development Fund Bill and then with the recent loan secured from […]
Over 800,000 South Sudanese may face reduced access to life-saving health care by June: IOM warnsThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) warns that more than 800,000 people in South Sudan who rely on IOM for their health care may face reduced access to life-saving services by June if urgent calls for humanitarian funding are not […]
By Manyuon Mayen Manyuon, Juba The former South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) General, Stephen Buay Rolnyang has defected to South Sudan United Front (SSUF), Gen. Paul Malong’s party after nearly two years at home since he was released. Buay has been in Juba following his release in 2019 before he confirmed his defection on […]
By Awan Achiek A group of 12 officials from South Sudan United Front/Army has defected and joined the ruling party under President Salva Kiir, one month after resignation from Gen. Paul Malong’s party The South Sudan United Front/Army (SSUF) is led by Gen.Paul Malong Awan, the former Chief of Staff of the country’s national army alongside others. […]
South Sudan’s government on Monday reopened all schools both after 14 months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. The reopening of schools followed an assessment done by the Education Ministry in partnership with education and health partners to ascertain their readiness. South Sudan’s vice president for Service cluster and Chairperson for National Task force […]
By Denis Ejulu At least 12 people were shot dead and 21 others wounded during cattle raid on Saturday in Gogrial East of Warrap State. Peter Ayom Bul, Gogrial East County Commissioner revealed that the raiders from Bul Nuer community also looted 1,300 heads of cattle in Apuk village. “I send my heartfelt condolences to […]
By Denis Ejulu At least three suspects have been arrested in Juba over participation in the killing of 22 civilians in Anuol Payam of Lakes State in April. Andrew Achieng Anhiem, Commissioner of Yirol West County disclosed that those arrested on Sunday are connected with the violence that broke out in Anuol Payam. “The three […]
By John Agok A renowned academia professor Taban Lo Liyong is calling on South Sudan’s ruling party, Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) to reconsider a membership in Commonwealth countries so that people can have a proper and quality education system in the country. Professor Liyong made the remark during the launching of a book titled […]
Twelve people abducted along the Juba – Terekeka road last week were released over the weekend after payment of over eight million South Sudanese Pounds ransom. Authorities in Terekeka County say the abductees including a Kenyan national who have been held by armed gunmen since Tuesday last week were brought to record their statements to […]