October 23, 2024
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South Sudan’s self proclaimed “Prophet” dragged to court over treason

By Simon Deng South Sudan’s self-proclaimed Prophet who was arrested over the weekend for treason will be produced before the court of law on Monday as the Police have completed the primary investigations, the Police Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin Buolo has confirmed.  Pastor Abraham Chol Maketh was arrested on Sunday for charges related to subversion, after prophesying that the President Salva Kiir tenure of Office was coming to an […]

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As South Sudan Marks 10, President Kiir Vows ‘No War Again’

By Okech Francis South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has pledged never to engage in war in the new nation, choosing the country’s 10th independence anniversary to release foes from jail. The independence anniversary is not being celebrated in the country as a result of the covid-19 pandemic and Kiir took to a televised public address […]

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Hope Amid Despair As South Sudan Marks 10th Independence Anniversary

By Denis Elamu Several South Sudanese are hoping this year’s celebration of their country’s 10th independence anniversary on Friday will pave way for decade of peace and tranquility after years of destructive conflict. Nancy Victor a 32 –year- old mother of three who teaches at Bishop Mazzolidi Memorial Basic School in Juba despite acknowledging the […]

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South Sudan Is Only Ten But Already Stunted

By Okech Francis Ten years ago, South Sudan realized the sweetest dream, independence, after fighting for 21 years in a war that left 2.5 million people dead. The country which gained independence on July 9, 2011 without a single debt should now be boasting of massive sustained development across the divide but instead is carrying […]

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Churches Lambast South Sudan’s “Wasted Decade” After Independence

By Onen Walter Solomon South Sudan has been at a standstill since independence ten years ago as conflict took told and stagnated crucial development, the South Sudan Council of Churches said. The country gained independence on July 9 2011 following two decades of a liberation struggle which left 2.5 million people dead. By December 2013, […]

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South Sudanese Army Officer Arrested For Promoting Himself

By Simon Deng An officer in the South Sudan People’s Defense Force has been arrested after he announced a unilateral promotion in the army, spokesman, Lul Ruai Koang said. The arrest of Sergeant Major Robert Angui also known as Mike Mike occurred on Monday amidst heavy gunfire in the capital Juba. All promotions to senior […]

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South Sudan Seeks US Assistance In Combatting Human Trafficking

By Lieth Nyak South Sudan has sent a plea to the United States to help it combat human trafficking and terrorism. According to the African Nation’s Minister of Interior, Paul Mayom Akech, the country’s police service needs empowerment to tame the two vices. South Sudan, coming out of years of crisis established a national technical […]

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Curfew imposed at South Sudan Displaced Camp Over Insecurity

By Lieth Nyak A curfew has been imposed at one of South Sudan’s largest internally displaced people’s settlement over insecurity, a local leader said. The dusk to dawn curfew was slapped at the IDP in Bentiu, the capital of oil-rich Unity State, by the Community Watch Group, a community based group that oversees security in […]

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South Sudan’s President Fires 35 MPs Before Taking Oath

By Awan Achiek South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed 35 Members of Parliament replacing them with new ones before swearing in slated for later this week. The affected lawmakers were appointed in May when Kiir reconstituted the Transitional National Legislative Assembly. Lam Both, spokesperson for the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) revealed that […]

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South Sudan President To Handle Grievances Of Jobless Youths

By Staff Writer South Sudan President Salva Kiir has agreed to set up ad-hoc committee to look into grievances of jobless youth in the aftermath of recent violent protest and attacks on humanitarian agencies particularly in Eastern Equatoria state. Baba Medan, Deputy Minister of Information revealed that this was agreed upon during cabinet meeting chaired […]

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