(TORIT) – Governor Louis Lobong of Eastern Equatoria State has questioned claims that politicians alone are responsible for instability in South Sudan, pointing instead to the role of youth and certain elements within civil society. The exchange occurred on Monday, 18 August, during a 70 day nationwide prayer campaign inContinue Reading
(BOR COUNTY) – The Bor Community in Jonglei State has expressed concern over reports suggesting the removal of Bor County Commissioner James Gai Makor and the possible appointment of Ateny Pech Arik as his replacement. In a letter sent to Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok on Monday, communityContinue Reading
Cardinal Archbishop, Dr. Stephen Ameyu, has delivered a prayer for peace and non violence in South Sudan during an event commemorating 70 years since the country’s liberation struggle began. In his address, Cardinal Ameyu encouraged South Sudan’s leaders and citizens to embrace peaceful methods of conflict resolution, drawing inspiration fromContinue Reading
(MAGWI COUNTY) – Magwi College of Agribusiness and Management Sciences (MCAMS) held its first graduation ceremony on Saturday, awarding diplomas to 37 students who completed a three year programme. The college, approved by the South Sudan government on 20 February 2019 and affiliated with the University of Juba, focuses onContinue Reading
The Government of South Sudan has successfully reached an out of court settlement with a group of 32 hotel operators, putting an end to a legal dispute involving over $60 million in unpaid bills for hosting government-affiliated guests. The hotels had taken legal action against the National Transitional Committee (NTC),Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The leadership of the Central Equatoria State Insurance Commission, led by Commissioner Hon. Juma Stephen Lugga, briefed Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on Monday about the institution’s progress, operational framework and key challenges. Governor Mujung praised the Commission for its work in promoting financial security and assuredContinue Reading
(TORIT COUNTY) – Governor Louis Lobong has urged church leaders in South Sudan to engage political leaders through private dialogue rather than resorting to public criticism. His call came at the conclusion of a nationwide 70 day prayer campaign held in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, marking the 70th anniversary of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Israel has announced plans to deliver humanitarian aid to South Sudan as the country struggles with a cholera outbreak and severe shortages of essential resources. The initiative is being coordinated by MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, under the instruction of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. According toContinue Reading
(YIROL WEST COUNTY) – The South Sudan National Police Service has confirmed the arrest of eight suspects in connection with the reported gang rape of a 10 year old girl in Aluakluak Payam, Yirol West County, Lakes State. Police spokesperson Major General James Monday Enoka said the incident took placeContinue Reading
(RUMBEK CENTRAL COUNTY) – More than 60 young men and women who completed a three month vocational training course in Rumbek have received startup kits to help them launch small businesses and become self reliant. The training was organised by the Disabled Association for Rehabilitation and Development (DARD) with supportContinue Reading
