Sunday March 3, 2019 By CHARLES M. MPAGI, Uganda’s political train is running full speed ahead of the election in 2021. Perennial rivals incumbent President Yoweri Museveni and Kizza Besigye, seeking to keep their traditional advantage over opponents, set in motion their campaigns at two separate events within days of each other. President Museveni, 74, who will be seeking his […]
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Sunday February 24, 2019(SSNN) — Before Sunday, most general fans of high school running knew the name Athing Mu. After Sunday, the world better take notice. In the women’s 600 meter final at the USA Track and Field Indoor Championships, she put up an otherworldly performance, amazing those in attendance at the Ocean Breeze Facility in Staten Island, New York, […]
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Juba, South Sudan, Saturday March 2, 2019(SSNN) — The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) Interim Chairperson, Amb. Lt. General Augostino Njoroge, on Tuesday reiterated that the full restoration of the rule of law is key to the future of South Sudan. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the two-day stakeholder’s meeting on security laws organized by the National […]
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By Deng Akok Muoradid, Saturday, March 2, 2019(SSNN) — Twic Mayardit Intellectual Forum commonly abbreviated as TMIF is a sectional political organization established under the pretext of non governmental organization by a group of disgruntled, demoralized and disoriented yuoth from Twic Mayardit. The hopeless group of youth created the so called TMIF last year after their leader Aguek John Abuoch […]
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Monday, February 25, 2019(SSNN) — The IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, Ambassador Dr. Ismail Wais, held an urgent meeting with Lt. Gen. Thomas Cirilo to discuss the timeframe and modalities for further engagements with him and his team. The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of Kenya to Ethiopia, representative of the Uganda Embassy to Ethiopia, […]
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ST. ANTHONY’S COLLEGE, OXFORD UNIVERSITY Theme: The New State of South Sudan Venue: NISSAN LECTURE THEATRE Ladies and Gentlemen, February 23, 2019(SSNN) — The current situation in South Sudan may look like a deja vu to some observers. It reminds us of particular stations in our long journey through the history of Sudan and South Sudan after secession in 2011. […]
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Tuesday, Feb 19th, 2019(SSNN) — The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has on Tuesday convened in Juba an extraordinary meeting to discuss funding and other challenges facing the implementation of the revitalized Agreement during the pre-transitional period. The convening of the meeting follows a resolution reached during the 3rd Plenary of the RJMEC, held last month. The objective of […]
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By Nicholas Osobi, Feb 15, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudan’s embattled president, Salva Kiir Mayardit has opened a new front line, this time, with social media users whom he accuses of inciting commotion in the communities and attacking his personality. During a meeting attended by one of our snoops, Kiir expressed his frustrations with people who are using social media to […]
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Feb 15, 2019(SSNN) — We call upon and urge all the opposition political forces to join hands with us for an alternative Peoples’ NADAFA Government in South Sudan; by the people and for the people based on the well-known three regions of Greater Bahr El Ghazal, Greater Equatoria and Greater Upper Nile. As all opposition forces in South Sudan have […]
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Feb 15, 2019(SSNN) — Media practitioners must diligently work towards a free, impartial and responsible media industry, which “focuses on truth and fosters peace” in South Sudan, the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has said. Speaking at a forum convened in Juba to mark this year’s World Radio Day on Wednesday, RJMEC Chief of Staff Ambassador Berhanu Kebede […]
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Feb 10, 2019(SSNN) —– At least 9 cattle camps were raided at Maloathni cattle camp by armed youth from Tonj earlier this week on Tuesday, according to reports aired to South Sudan News Now(SSNN). According to the residents of Bul-Mayom county, the raid was carried out at around 6pm when cattle were returning home in the evening, on February 6th, […]
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Feb 9, 2019(Nyamilepedia) — A confidential report extended to Nyamilepedia by credible insiders vividly reveals how the security arrangement of the recently signed Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan(R-ARCiSS) was fudged during the recent meeting at the Palm African Hotel in Juba. If verified to hold, the violation could set major stumbling blocks to implementation […]
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Monday Feb 4th, 2019(SSNN) — Latest reports from South Sudan army headquarters confirmed that Maj. Gen. Stephen Buay Rolnyang will appear before the General Court Martial today in the capital, Juba. At the time of his arrest, May 31st, 2018, Maj Gen. Buay Rolnyang was charged with the following charges: Maj. Gen. Stephen Buoy Rolnyang left Wau location of previous […]
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By Dak Buoth, Feb 2, 2019(SSNN) — General Buay Rolnyang is one of the living war veteran and freedom fighters of South Sudan independence that should not die and rot in jail for no good reason. I don’t know him physically and I’m sure he doesn’t know me too. But we hail in the same region and I know he […]
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Public Service Announcement, By Cpt. Mabior Garang de Mabior, Saturda Feb 2, 2019(SSNN) — The citizens of the Republic of South Sudan must have heard by now about the recent announcement by the SPLM Former Detainees (FD’s) to join the SPLM In Government (IG). This announcement was made two days ago at the Juba State House (known as “J-1) by […]
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Jan 25th, 2019(SSNN) — Barely three days after South Sudan News Now released an investigation report on corruption in military, South Sudan president and Command in Chief, Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, expressed his dissatisfaction over how army resources are managed, and warned that he may fire the top generals any time soon. Speaking at a medal ceremony of the members of […]
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Sunday January 21th, 2019(SSNN) — “Corruption in Bilpam: sources from CDF office and SSPDF air force unit has now confirmed that the 8,000,000$ that was approved by the president for the maintenance and services of transport and gunship helicopters and the hunkers has been embezzled by the CDF.” a confidential document extended to SSNN reads in parts. Speaking to South […]
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By Gabriel Budjack Gerich, Melbourne, Australia Sat January 20th, 2019(SSNN) — The Minister of Information in the Northern Liech State Lam Tungwuar went viral on social media condemning the Government of Tonj and its people because of cattle rustling which occurred on 15th Jan 2019 in Mayom. He reported the causalities of 28 Bul of Mayom killed, 22 wounded and […]
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Saturday January 19th, 2019(SSNN) — Responding to reports by the Ugandan media, alleging that the SPLA-IO crossed into Ugandan territories, the SPLA-IO deputy spokesman, Col. Lam Paul Gabriel, rubbished the allegations as “false and baseless”. “The SPLA IO learned with dismay the accusation labeled against its forces by Uganda government on 15/01/2019 for crossing into Uganda and raising South Sudan […]
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By Francesca Mold, Juba, South Sudan. Frday January 18, 2019. “Quiet.” The voice of the head of the UN Mine Action Service in South Sudan rings out across the open field. “Firing.” Silence. Then a loud thud is heard in the distance. “Good, I’m happy with that result.” For the crowd gathered to watch the defusing of a 50kg bomb […]
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By Emmanuel Kele, Juba, South Sudan. Friday January 18th, 2019(SSNN) — Ghanaian troops deployed in Aweil and serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have been awarded peacekeeping medals in recognition of their work in the war-torn country. A total of 150 worthy servants in the name of peace received the prestigious pieces of metal from Brigadier General Wang […]
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Friday January 18, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudan’s Northern Liech State government condemns recent attacks at the cattle camps at Loat of Bul East County by armed criminals and calls on the Government of Tonj State to apprehend and punish the criminals According to the State Minister of Information, Hon. Lam Tungwar, the attacks were launched at 5:30am and dozens of […]
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By Filip Anderson, Juba, South Sudan. Thursday January 17, 2019(SSNN) — The sun has just dragged itself above the Juba horizon for another day of relentless roasting. Yet this is not your average, uneventful day. At least not for 466 students staying and studying at the protection site for the thousands of people who are still sheltered next to the base […]
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Opinion, Dear Honorable MPs Representative, By Morris Mabior Awikjokdit, Juba, South Sudan Thursday, January 17, 2019 (SSNN) —- I am very fortunate to have been able to have a secure roof over my head. Having that comfort is unfortunately a luxury that many in our community are not able to have due to these difficult economic circumstances. Recently, I have become […]
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Opinion, By Marial Mangar Akol, Juba, South Sudan, Thursday, 17 January 2019 (SSNN) — Dear readers, I am completely vexed here, because any education is better than none from my perspective. However I do believe that there is a certain standard for university that people should at least hold as a guideline and goal: Unique experience that provides comradery, gives […]
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By Michael Chol Tor, Juba, South Sudan, Thursday, 17 January 2019 (SSNN) — This topic is especially relevant to our modern climate not only the South Sudan nation but the overall world. We have become intoxicated by toxic tribalism and the group mob mentality. We have unconsciously been seduced or persuaded by the idea that one group is “wrong” and “evil” […]
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Opening Statement By Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno Chairman of CTSAMVM At the 7th CTSAMVM Technical Committee Meeting, Juba, January 16th 2018 Excellencies, CTC members, Representatives from the Board members, Representatives from the Donor and International Community, Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, Wednesday January 16th, 2019(SSNN) — Good morning. I warmly welcome all of you to the 7th meeting of the CTSAMVM Technical Committee […]
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Jan 15, 2019, On January 9th, 2019, South Sudan’s Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Gabriel Jok Riak Makol, approved formation of the Special General Court Martial to try Maj. Gen. Stephen Buay Rolnyang, the former commander of the 5th Infantry Division, who was captured and arrested on May 31st, 2018 by forces loyal to Special Operations Commander Maj. Gen. Mathew Puljang in […]
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By Janet Adongo, Malakal, South Sudan. Tuesday January 15, 2019(SSNN) — A school bell rings out in Malakal. It is the first time since 2013 that this particular bell, which signals the start of the South Sudan school certificate exams, has been heard here. So momentous is this occasion that one student, Lilian Martin Nyilek, has made a gruelling three-day […]
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Opinion, By Mabil Manyok Nhial, Gweru, Zimbabwe, Sunday, January 13, 2019 (SSNN) — Doing many things at ago is doing nothing! Is it not true and correct that South Sudan is sadly addicted to perennial confusions?! Logic has it that it is wise to do one thing at a time in order that it bears fruits. As one of the participants […]
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Opinion, By Wol Deng Atak, Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, January 11, 2019 (SSNN) —- Your Excellency, I hope this letter finds you well. While submitting this appeal to you, Mr. President, I am not in any way claiming superior abilities and wisdom than you might have acquired. But want to state that the entire country depends on you for a right decision […]
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January 11, 2019(SSNN) — Utah freshman has already drawn comparisons to Ute great Delon Wright and is making an impression. On the bottom floor of Utah’s basketball facility, where players spill into a massive lounge room at the conclusion of the first practice of 2019, the true freshman sits behind one of the many tables. His teammates mingle about, zipping […]
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