In South Sudan

22/04/2024

مسؤلية نظافة مدينة جوبا هو مسؤلية تضامنيه

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14/03/2024

IT IS MY LAST DAY
To sit at the helm of the Administration of the University of Juba. It is a historical moment in the history of our country and the University of Juba.

Today we are going to meet our Chancellor to say goodbye thank you for all support.

Here, I am signing my Handover Report which I am going to deliver to the incoming Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Mayom Kuoirot, to carry the torch forward.

I am so delighted and very confident that the University of Juba will continue to flourish.

08/03/2024

Sudan is our neighbor

08/03/2024

24/02/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Zachariah Ovidi Severino, Faiza Alex

22/02/2024

𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗸'𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱?

𝗘𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀 - 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻.

Is he right when he says this technology could - in the long term - save the human race itself?

Sticking electrodes into brain tissue is really nothing new.

In the 1960s and 70s electrical stimulation was used to trigger or suppress aggressive behavior in cats. By the early 2000s monkeys were being trained to move a cursor around a computer screen using their thoughts.

"It's nothing novel, but implantable technology takes a long time to mature and reach a stage where companies have all the pieces of the puzzle, and can really start to put them together," says Anne Vanhoestenberghe, professor of active implantable medical devices, at King's College London.

Neuralink is one of many companies and university departments attempting to refine and ultimately commercialize this technology. The focus, at least to start with, is on paralysis and the treatment of complex neurological conditions.

The human brain is home to around 86 billion neurons, nerve cells connected to one another by synapses. Every time we want to move, feel, or think, a tiny electrical impulse is generated and sent incredibly quickly from one neuron to another.

Scientists have developed devices that can detect some of those signals - either using a non-invasive cap placed on the head or wires implanted into the brain itself.

The technology - known as a brain-computer interface (BCI) - is where many millions of dollars of research funding appears to be heading at the moment.

Neuralink's device, about the size of a coin, is inserted in the skull, with microscopic wires that can read neuron activity and beam back a wireless signal to a receiving unit. The company has run trials on pigs and claimed that monkeys can play a basic version of the video game Pong.

It received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for human trials in May 2023.

We now know that the first patient has received their implant - but details are thin on the ground. Musk has only said the person is "recovering well" and initial results show "promising neuron spike detection".

It might all sound very science fiction, but Neuralink is playing catch-up in some ways.

One of its main rivals, a start-up called Synchrony backed by funding from investment firms controlled by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has already implanted its stent-like device into 10 patients.

Back in December 2021, Philip O'Keefe, a 62-year-old Australian who lives with a form of motor neuron disease, composed the first tweet using just his thoughts to control a cursor.

And researchers at Lausanne University in Switzerland have shown it is possible for a paralyzed man to walk again by implanting multiple devices to bypass damage caused by a cycling accident.

In a research paper published this year, they demonstrated a signal could be beamed down from a device in his brain to a second device implanted at the base of his spine, which could then trigger his limbs to move.

Some people living with spinal injuries are skeptical about the sudden interest in this new kind of technology.

"These breakthroughs get announced time and time again and don't seem to be getting any further along," says Glyn Hayes, who was paralyzed in a motorbike accident in 2017, and now runs public affairs for the Spinal Injuries Association.

"If I could have anything back, it wouldn't be the ability to walk. It would be putting more money into a way of removing nerve pain, for example, or ways to improve bowel, bladder and sexual function."

'Species-level important'
But for Elon Musk, "solving" brain and spinal injuries is just the first step for Neuralink.

The longer-term goal is "human/AI symbiosis", something he describes as "species-level important".

The real trick will be developing a system which can interpret or translate the signals coming from the brain with a far greater level of accuracy. If and when that happens humans may be able to communicate with computers and other electronic devices in a way that is difficult to comprehend today.

Imagine being able to order a takeaway with your thoughts, or search the internet, or translate one language to another immediately in your head, just by thinking about it.

Musk himself has already talked about a future where his device could allow people to communicate with a phone or computer "faster than a speed typist or auctioneer".

In the past, he has even said saving and replaying memories may be possible, although he recognized that "this is sounding increasingly like a Black Mirror episode."

22/02/2024

Nobody has a lower voice than a guy who is asking for a number from a lady in a taxi.

22/02/2024

Are you still dating someone who doesn't have transport money? In 2024? Love yourself, my brother. Please, I beg you.

22/02/2024

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗱𝗮𝗻

South Sudan Government officials including Vice President Abdelbagi Akol and World Bank Representatives launched Biometric Payment System in Juba.

The system is for Effective data management and initiating an accurate payroll for civil servants.

Dak Duop Bichiok, the minister of Public Service and Human Resource Development said the system aims to mitigate unethical payroll activities including Ghost workers.

22/02/2024

The more you meet people, the more you understand why Noah took more animals instead of humans into his ark.

22/02/2024

The sad thing is that some people have contracted HIV without knowing.

22/02/2024

Even If you're cleaning toilets, the aim is to be able to pay your bills, don't let people disrespect your hustle 🙏

22/02/2024

Some people are even scared to check up on you because you beg a lot

22/02/2024

A man can never make two women happy, One will always suffer🥺

26/01/2024

The community of Nyepo in Kajo-keji county has said the recent killing in Kajo-Keji did not happen in Kansuk as attributed to while urging for unity and reconciliation in the region.

25/01/2024

Sometimes take your woman out to discuss life and how to make money. A relationship is not just about tearing condoms🤷‍♂️

25/01/2024

Not every Valentine's Day requires flowers 💐Surprise her with a sewing machine or baking materials. She must learn hand work too.

25/01/2024

President Salva Kiir and National Election Commission boss, Professor Abednego Akok met on Wednesday to discuss preparations for the general elections scheduled for December this year, said Kiir’s office.

23/01/2024

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗻, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻, 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁.

They have appeared in court but have not yet been charged or asked to plead.

In a killing that angered many Kenyans, the dismembered remains of Rita Wdaeni, 20, were discovered disposed in rubbish bags at a short-term rental apartment in the capital, Nairobi, on 14 January.

But her head, along with her phone and other personal items, were missing.

The murder has led to calls for more to be done to address violence against women.

Four Kenyans are also in custody in relation to the killing, as well as one person who had been travelling on a Mozambican passport and was picked up as he tried to leave the country.

Police have named the two new suspects being held as William Ovie Opia,and Johnbull Asbor.

Mr Opia had an expired Nigerian passport and Mr Asbor had lost his passport two years ago, police said.

The police seized several items from the suspects' apartment, including a butcher's knife and small axe suspected to have been used in the killing and mutilation of the university student, according to Kenyan media quoting the police.

Mr Opia told investigators that he bought the axe online for self-defence, the privately owned Nation newspaper reported.

The two men were arrested in Ndenderu, a town about 20km (12 miles) from Nairobi and near a dam where the police recovered a head suspected to be Ms Waeni's, along with her phone and some of her missing items.

Ms Waeni's family have so far been unable to identify the recovered head.

The family said last week that those responsible demanded a ransom of 500,000 Kenyan shillings ($3,100; £2,400) to release Ms Waeni, even after she had died.

The gruesome way in which her body was dealt with has shocked people, including the chief government pathologist Johansen Oduor, who said he had "never come across such an incident" in his forensic career.

Human rights and feminist groups have planned countrywide demonstrations to protest against what they see as a surge in femicide and violence against women.

There has been a spate of reported violent killings of women since the beginning of the year. A survey carried out in 2022 found that at least 34% of women said they had experienced physical violence at some point in their lives.

23/01/2024

Real men do just one round and sleep but these jobless guys will hit it all night as if they are releasing their poverty🥲

23/01/2024

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗶 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆.

Mr Boakai, 79, had been speaking for around 30 minutes at his inauguration ceremony when it became clear that he was having difficulty continuing.

He failed twice to carry on speaking, and the ceremony was adjourned.

Some reports suggested that he suffered from heat exhaustion as the temperature reached more than 30C.

Video footage showed a man fanning papers near Mr Boakai's face, before he was taken away.

By then, Mr Boakai had already been sworn in as Liberia's oldest-ever president at the ceremony held at the Capitol Building, the seat of parliament in the capital, Monrovia.

After he was taken away, new Vice-President Jeremiah Koung spoke to guests and escorted them to the presidential dinner.

23/01/2024

Teach your children to greet each other when they wake up, they'll never forget to check on each other when they grow up

23/01/2024

When a man goes to your inbox and writes he loves you, go to his timeline and write I love you too with screenshot of his message

20/01/2024

📸: 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗲𝗶 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 show SPLM members in Central Equatoria State clad in the trademark red T-shirt at a "pre-endorsement" political rally for President Salva Kiir as the party's flagbearer in the upcoming elections. The rally is under the theme: “Honoring our Cultural Diversity for Peace and Unity.” (Photo: CES/Facebook).

19/01/2024

Buay Stephen from South Sudan has earned a promotion to a 3rd stripe achievement, bringing him one step closer to obtaining his captain's license.
Currently, he can co-pilot, showcasing his progress. In the celebratory video, flight instructor Yohannes Shimeles and Buay share the excitement of this significant milestone in Buay's aviation journey. | Video Credit | Ethiopian Airlines Fanpage |

19/01/2024

Stress is when you give her money to buy morning-after pills then she buys a data bundle and post "Mother to be"

19/01/2024

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗯𝗮'𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀

The Economic Cluster led by Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga days ago has approved a proposed $9 million budget for the purchase of 100 water tankers to supply water in Juba.

This proposal is aimed at increasing the availability of water to the citizens of Juba, South Sudan.

The purchase of water tankers is a common strategy used by governments in developing nations across the globe to provide water to areas that lack a reliable water supply. The tankers are filled with water and then transported to the areas in need. The water can then be distributed to the citizens through various means such as taps, hoses, or buckets.

This proposal is a step in the right direction towards providing clean water to the citizens of Juba. However, it is important to note that this is just one of many steps that need to be taken to ensure that all citizens have access to clean water. The government should also consider implementing long-term solutions such as building water treatment plants, repairing existing infrastructure, and promoting water conservation.

Some citizens said the government’s proposal to buy water tanks to supply water to citizens is a positive step towards increasing the availability of water in Juba. However, it is important to remember that this is just one part of a larger effort to ensure that all citizens have access to clean water.

18/01/2024

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

18/01/2024

Whoever removed the 30th and 31st from February, come get the 14th too

18/01/2024

Kindness is so Wonderful!