GROUND ZERO IN THE CITY OF WAU December 10, 2019(SSNN) — Sister Gracy sits on the edge of her seat as she guides her Landcruiser through the back roads of Wau, South Sudan. She knows every dusty path by heart. At five feet tall, she barely clears the steering wheel. She smiles as she peers over the dash, keeps a […]
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By John Jur Chol, Dec 04, 2019(SSNN) – As South Sudan National Youth Union second convention unveil on the 9th/12/2019, Youth should carry-on with free and fair election as a Christmas gift for the 72% demographic data of the population of South Sudan in this festive season.South Sudanese youth shouldn’t elect someone whom they will regret on later, Its time […]
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By Abraham Garang Bol, Nov 16, 2019(SSNN) — One of the daunting paralysis that is holding South Sudan hostage is the Bor Love For Power(BLFP) which is manifested in the idea of “Dinka born to rule”. The Dinka Bor, particularly the former Bor South county, is one of the root causes of the current conflict, simply because they want to […]
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Nov 13, 2019(SSNN) — A Nigerian prosperity gospel Prophet, popularly known as TB Joshua, abruptly departed South Sudan capital at almost midnight despite that he was suppose to stay in the country for two days. Prophet TB Joshua softly apologized this morning through his Facebook page after realizing that millions of South Sudanese in the capital would wake up expecting […]
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Respected Nigerian Pastor TB Joshua was personally received by South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit during a visit to the East African nation in which he led the President and government officials in prayer for peace. Nov 12, 2019(SSNN) — In the morning of Tuesday 12th November 2019, the President and First Lady welcomed Joshua upon his arrival at Juba International […]
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Nov 5, 2019(SSNN) – While water levels are continuing to rise, UNICEF in South Sudan launched a flash appeal asking for US$10 million to respond to the most immediate needs of children affected by the floods. Over 900,000 people in South Sudan, including 490,000 children, are in need of urgent assistance. Almost one-fifth of the country, which is the size […]
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Xinhua, JUBA, South Sudan; Nov 5, 2019 (SSNN) — South Sudanese and nationals of some other east African countries working in Chinese power firm, PowerChina, on the Juba power distribution project, have benefited from technical skills transfer from their Chinese counterparts. Wang Cun, executive director of PowerChina branch in South Sudan, revealed that the project supported by the African Development […]
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Xinhua, NAIROBI, Kenya; Nov 5, 2019(SSNN) — The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said Monday it has launched a campaign to raise funds for learning materials for some 150,000 pre-primary and primary students in Kenya’s refugee camps. Fathiaa Abdalla, UNHCR representative in Kenya, said the drive dubbed “No Child Left Behind” aims to provide adequate and quality education for learners in […]
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Loreto Sister Orla Treacy, the recipient of a 2019 “Woman of Courage” Award, talks about her work in a remote area in South Sudan where she runs a boarding school for girls offering them protection, education, and the hope that one day, they too, will be included in the building of their country. By Linda Bordoni, Vatican Nov 5, 2019(SSNN) […]
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Analysis; By Deng Elijah, Saturday, November 02, 2019(SSNN) — The recent statement by Dr. Riek Machar Teny, the designated First Vice President and the Chairman of the SPLM in Opposition, that “the SPLM/A(IO) do not want to be part of another shady deal”, which was based on a firsthand experience from 2015-16 peace agreement, has instigated unintended but expected uproars […]
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Opinion, By Dr. Gatluak Ter Thach October 30th 2019 (Nyamilepedia) – In 2000, the Organization of African Unity current called African Union (AU) adopted a Lomi Declaration, replacing its long-standing tolerance of military takeovers of powers with a rejection of coups. AU strengthened its position through a number of legal instruments, include Constitutive Act of 2000 and 2002 protocols established […]
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Sentry Press Release, Published: October 24, 2019, New York. In-Depth Study Documents Successes and Challenges of Targeted Network Sanctions and Presents Recommendations to Increase Effectiveness, Targeted network sanctions programs can be an effective tool in addressing rogue regimes and illicit actors in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report today by The Sentry. The culmination of an in-depth study of the […]
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Author: Commissioner of Lafon County, Public: Oct 24, 2019, The situation in Lafon County following constant heavy downpours has seriously deteriorated. Roads connecting the county to Torit as the State HQs are full of flood waters and are inaccessible making life more difficult for the people. For many months medicines could not reach Lafon County without the help of tractor[s]. Patients […]
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Published: Oct 20, 2019 A South Sudan Opposition Movements alliance led by Dr. Sunday de John, Kwaje Lasu and Celesio Lomunu welcomes the visit of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to Juba; and their search for a permanent peace in South Sudan; however, the alliance reiterates their rejection to forming a rush Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity on […]
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By Denis Dumo, Reuters, JUBA, South Sudan. South Sudan’s main opposition leader told a visiting United Nations Security Council delegation on Sunday that he will not be part of a unity government next month, dashing the prospects of progress in a stalled peace process. Former rebel leader Riek Machar said the parties have failed to agree on ways to integrate […]
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Published: Oct 20, 2019, Juba, South Sudan. Speaking during today’s meeting with the members of the United Nations Security Council, Dr. Lam Akol strongly reiterates that South Sudanese cannot repeat the same mistakes they did in 2015-16 and return the country to war. “The English adage has it that “once bitten, twice shy”. The Sudanese put it more dramatically that […]
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Published: Saturday, October 19, 2019 South Sudan’s First Vice President Designate, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, has arrived in Juba this morning, October 19, 2019 to meet with President Salva Kiir and the United Nation Security Council that will visit the capital tomorrow. Machar was accompanied by a huge delegation that include strong 300 bodyguards and security forces. The three hundred […]
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October 18th 2019 (SSNN) – South Sudan’s main armed opposition group SPLM-IO says they will not be a part of any government formed without addressing the pending issues, a senior opposition figure said. Hendry Odwar, SPLM-IO deputy chairperson said over the weekend that they will only accept an extension of the pre-transitional period. Odwar who was speaking during a general […]
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October 17, 2019, Pacific Standard Time With less than a month remaining before the South Sudanese parties form the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, South Sudan’s main rebel group may accept “little” extension of the pre-transitional period to ensure that the security arrangement is implemented in letter and spirit. Speaking last weekend in Calgary, Canada, the Deputy Chairman of […]
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By Andrew Ward, ABC, Oct 17, 2019(SSNN) — The North Star junior cross country runner and defending Class A state champ won the A-3 District Meet at Pioneer’s Park Thursday. This comes after a lackluster performance in the HAC Meet last week. Liem Chot’s confidence is back. The North Star junior cross country runner and defending Class A state champ […]
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By Duop Chak Wuol, Oct 17, 2019(SSNN) — He began his tenure as a leader admired by most South Sudanese. The death of South Sudan’s renowned leader, Dr. John Garang de Mabior, in July 2005 opened the door for him to become the chairman of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party. His accidental rise to power allowed him […]
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Warring factions are supposed to agree a national unity government next month to end conflict that has killed tens of thousands and displaced four million people Beijing is the main investor in the country’s oilfields, which could play an important role in meeting its energy needs, and has contributed troops to the UN peacekeeping mission By Jevans Nyabiage, South Sudan […]
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By Winnie Cirino October 7, 2019 05:27 PM, JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN – South Sudan’s petroleum minister said Monday that an oil spill from a pipeline two weeks ago which polluted several areas of former Unity state has been contained, but the minister warned more oil pipelines may rupture as Juba makes plans to boost oil production. Speaking publicly for the first […]
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Oct 7, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudan’s main armed Opposition, SPLM/A(IO), has responded to a recent statement issued by the UN Special Envoy to South Sudan, David Shearer, during a press conference in Juba. Disappointed, the SPLM(IO) said they will not be coerced to form another Transitional Government of National Unity that may caused more bloodshed as witnessed in 2016. “The […]
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A time-sensitive battle in South Sudan’s General Court Martial this morning, Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 yet again puts the leadership of the Chief of South Sudan People Defense Forces, Gen. Gabriel Jok Riak, in the spotlight. According to reports emerging from the Court, the CDF ordered the General Court Martial(GCM) to announce a verdict that has been kept under the […]
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Confidential Report; In the first five to six years, millions of civilians have been displaced and thousands others killed. Political will remains challenging for the leaders to converge and iron-out their differences to ease political tension between themselves. Recent developments revealed a classified information and a deadly deal between the current Director of the Internal Security and Hon. Changson Lew […]
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Palm Africa Hotel, Juba October 2, 2019 CTC Members, Dear Colleagues, Representatives from our Partners and Board Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, I warmly welcome you all to the 15th meeting of the CTSAMVM Technical Committee. I would like to begin by welcoming CTSAMVM‘s new Deputy Chairperson, Major General Dafaalla Hamid Mohamed. Deputy Chairperson Dafaalla replaces our old friend and colleague […]
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The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation (RJMEC) in collaboration with Hold the Child Organization have convened a two-day workshop aimed at orientating primary and secondary school teachers on the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS). While officially opening the workshop in Juba on Thursday, RJMEC Deputy of Staff in charge of […]
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By Isidoros Karderinis, Sept 28th, 2019(SSNN) —Three years ago, with the referendum of June 23, 2016, the British people decided with a percentage of almost 52% and with 71.8% participation the exit of Great Britain from the European Union. This great result was undoubtedly the first major, painful defeat for the under German-controlled European Union of banks and multinationals. However, […]
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By Mark Gleeson Football Writer, South Africa, South Sudan have again turned to their sizeable Australian-based contingent in naming an expansive 32-man squad for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. A total of 12 have been named for the matches as they look to boost their chances with more players from the refugee community. Two Australian under-23 internationals and […]
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Sunday, Sept 8, 2019, As Sudan begins to embrace diversity and foster democracy, the newly appointed Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasr-Eddin Mofarah has called on non-Muslim communities, particularly Jews and Christians who had previously fled the country due to religious segregation, to return to the country and participate in nation-building. “Sudan is pluralistic in its thought, pluralistic in its culture, in its […]
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The truth hurts but it is liberating By Alma Ettore, This is written in reply to an article by Riak Gok Majok “Permanent Shedding of Crocodile Tears”. As you can see, I have taken off the Dr and PhD titles because it is meaningless as far as the majority of our suffering and fed up South Sudanese are concerned. A […]
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Opinion, By Changkuoth Gem Panyuan, Sunday, Sept 8, 2019. As a farewell after your frightful obnoxious death, I am writing my peace of memories for you brother. Since the day you have gone, I could not explain how and what to write about your death and how I could endure it. Turning around seeing your colleagues, family members, brothers and […]
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