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11/07/2023

Accident on Terekeka Road during the Independence Day weekend has claimed life of one person and left others injured.

Two Harriers were involved in a crash as hundreds of young revellers drove to Terekeka town for holiday celebrations.

11/07/2023

The South Sudanese government has allocated SSP281,814,086 ($282,000) to the National Elections Commission in the financial year budget 2023/2024.

11/07/2023

🔊🇳🇱 Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, the longest-serving leader of the Netherlands, shocked the nation by saying he would quit in a political shake-up that was unthinkable just days ago.

11/07/2023

Breaking News: Donald Trump’s lawyers are seeking to delay the documents trial, setting up a decision by the judge about its intersection with the 2024 presidential race.

10/07/2023

Kenyan President William Ruto calls for an immediate cessation of fighting in without preconditions to end the suffering of civilians, Al Jazeera reports.

10/07/2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, as commemorated its 12th anniversary of independence on 9th July.

"The Russian Federation and the Republic of South Sudan enjoy friendly relations. I am confident that their further development in different spheres fully meets the interests of our peoples and is in line with strengthening security and stability on the African continent. I wish You good health and every success, and all Your fellow citizens - peace," the letter reads as posted by Russian Embassy on Uganda's Twitter page.

10/07/2023

A Catholic priest in Kenya has been reported dead after being unconscious in a hotel where he had checked in with his girlfriend in Murang'a County.

According to a police report, Fr. Joseph Kariuki Wanjiku, 43, checked into the hotel on Friday night accompanied by a 32-year-old female.

Over weekend, the lady is said to have notified the hotel's management that priest was getting dizzy and unconscious, which prompted a visit to a nearby hospital.

According to the local police, the body was found half-covered with a hotel bed sheet and white foam oozed from the mouth and nose. | Source : Citizen Tv Kenya |

10/07/2023

👩 Women do 2.6 times more unpaid care and domestic work than men, limiting their opportunities for career advancement.

By supporting gender empowerment programs, we can create a world of equal possibilities for all!

10/07/2023

Congratulations to His Grace Archbishop Dr. Stephen Ameyu Martin.
His Holy Father Pope Francis have promoted His Grace Stephen Ameyu Martin the Metropolitan Archbishop of Juba to the position of Cardinal.
Thousands congratulations Cardinal Stephen.
🙏🏽🤲🏼❤️🥰❤️🤲🏼🙏🏽

10/07/2023

Citizens raise concerns over petrol smell in Aquana bottled water

South Sudanese netizens have taken to social media to voice their dissatisfaction with the taste and smell of Aquana bottled water, a popular brand in Juba. Numerous complaints have surfaced, with some users likening the odor to that of petrol.

"I thought it was just me, but Aquana Water these days has a taste/smell of petrol," posted one concerned individual. Others chimed in, stating that both Aquana and Cannan water have consistently had a petrol-like scent.

Efforts to obtain a statement from Aquana management were met with disappointment, as they could not be reached for comment.

"I have been experiencing such a situation," expressed another online user. "I'm always complaining about it, but nobody gets it!!!!"

In the midst of the complaints, there is relief that the issue has been acknowledged. "At least somebody broke the silence," commented a social media user, highlighting the importance of addressing this matter.

While some speculated that pregnancy might have altered their sense of taste, others were quick to confirm the presence of a distinct petrol smell.

The concerns raised by South Sudanese citizens regarding the quality of Aquana bottled water have underscored the importance of ensuring consumer safety and satisfaction.

29/03/2023

South Africa qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire after defeating 2-1 on Tuesday. South Africa, winners of the tournament in 1996, join World Cup semifinalists in qualifying from Group L.

28/03/2023

has been ranked seventh in the world, for share of total population exposed to .
A new report on water resource management authored by the , says flash floods experienced over the past four years have displaced millions of people and caused economic damages of more than 600mln US dollars.
The report that was launched in yesterday, further states that more than 60% of the population – which is more than 6 million people - are using contaminated and at-risk water resources, while another 75% are practicing open defecation.

يحتل المرتبة السابعة على مستوى العالم، من حيث إجمالي السكان المعرضين لفيضانات الأنهار. حيث يقول تقرير جديد صادر عن إدارة الموارد المائية أعده ، إن #الفيضانات المفاجئة التي شهدتها السنوات الأربع الماضية تسببت في نزوح ملايين الأشخاص وإحداث أضرار اقتصادية تجاوزت 600 دولار أمريكي.
كما يشير التقرير الذي تم إصداره في #جوبا أمس، إلى أن أكثر من 60٪ من السكان - أي أكثر من ستة ملايين شخص - يستخدمون موارد مائية ملوثة ومعرضة للخطر، بينما يقضي 75٪ من السكان حاجتهم في العراء والمناطق المفتوحة.

28/03/2023

A student who was accused of the murder of his younger sister is taking his secondary leaving exams at the Maburzeet prison in Yirol West County of Lakes State.

28/03/2023

The National Team safely arrived in the country today after its African Cup of Nations Qualifiers doubleheader (home and away) against the Republic of Congo – where it won the away match 2-1 and lost 1-0 in the home game yesterday in Dar es Salaam.

Cc: 📸 South Sudan Football Association

28/03/2023

Prophet Abraham Chol, head of the Cush International Church, who was condemned to 31 months in prison for prophesying about a downfall of R-TGONU in 2021, has been freed after spending 20 months in jail, according to the Church. It is not clear if his sentence has been quashed.

In December 2022, the court found Abraham Chol guilty under Sections 76 and 202 of the Penal Code Act 2008. When reading the sentence, Judge Simaya Sallah said Chol was sentenced to three years in jail under section 202 and three months jail terms under section 76 or pay a fine of SSP 500,000.

It’s not clear if he was pardoned by President or released on humanitarian grounds as his church has been reporting that he was sick while serving his sentence at Juba Central Prison.

09/03/2023

🇨🇩 Suspected Allied Democratic Forces' militants have killed over 40 people in twin attacks in eastern DR , local officials said Thursday, in the latest bloodshed across the turbulent region

09/03/2023

Juba heat actually feels too much when one is broke 😏😏😏.
People with money seems not to feel this heat walai 🙄🙄.
Nicky prince of hard LYFE avenue just made this fun, where do you stand?

09/03/2023

The Union of Journalists of South Sudan says the prolonged detention of four SSBC journalists without trial is a human rights concern. Chairperson of the Union of Journalists, Oyet Patrick says the Union’s attempts to see the detained journalists have been in vain. Oyet says they will be left with no option but to go to court in order to secure the release of the journalists.

The Union of Journalists of South Sudan says the prolonged detention of SSBC journalists without trials is a human rights concern. Chairperson of the Union of Journalists, Oyet Patrick says some of them were detained for over a month without appearing in court. South Sudan's...

09/03/2023

At least six people are now known to have died when a train crashed into a bus in the Nigerian city of Lagos. More than 70 others were injured, 29 of them critically. The collision happened on Thursday morning during rush hour and both vehicles were carrying commuters. The bus was taking civil servants to work while the train was shuttling commuters from the outskirts of Lagos into the city. Angry bystanders complained about the lack of a barrier separating the tracks from the road. How do you think traffic regulations and safety measures could be improved to prevent similar incidents from happening?

28/02/2023

Comment from Senegalese National Basketball Coach Boniface N'Dong about The Giants of The Nile:

"I can not say if South Sudan will dominate African basketball in the coming years, but they are well on their way. They have a good sports policy. You can see that the team is progressing with each campaign. They manage to keep their group and gradually graft young players. We will have to rely on them in the future. This does not mean that we have to kill the other teams who are in the process of rebuilding themselves. In short, the South Sudanese have a physical game and are skillful. The team is young and improving. And they manage to get the best players.

28/02/2023

Hong Kong will drop its COVID mask mandate starting March 1, chief executive John Lee said, in a move to lure back visitors and business and restore normal life more than three years after stringent rules were first imposed in the financial hub

26/02/2023

As we voyage into a peaceful nation, we use a vocalist to bring peace into the minds and hearts of the people through a voice of Peace and reconciliation as ministers of Peace and Reconciliation (ambassadors of Peace). Never far from today, the journey of impossibility is only possible with God. Never move God in your direction but allow Him to move you in His direction.

26/01/2023

As South Sudan prepares to receive Pope Francis, Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has called on citizens especially, Juba City dwellers, to turn up in big numbers to welcome the Vicar of Christ and his accompanying delegation.

26/01/2023

South Sudan government requests UN to help with 2024 election preparation

The government of South Sudan has made an appeal to the United Nations (UN) for assistance in preparing for the country's next general elections in 2024. The request for help includes technical and logistical support, as well as the deployment of electoral observers to ensure the process is free, fair and credible.

26/01/2023

‘Footing’ to Juba from Rumbek

Lakes State Catholic faithfuls have begun a journey to Juba on foot for Pope’s reception.

The trekking faithfuls were seen off today by Lakes State governor Rin Tueny and Diocese of Rumbek Bishop Christian Carlassare.

The Papal visit to South Sudan will take place from February 3 to 5.

26/01/2023

Authorities in the Ruweng Administrative Area say they took a decision to reduce the bride price from 15 cows to 10, to make marriage more affordable and reduce cattle raids. The decision was made during a Ruweng Peace Conference last week. The Ruweng Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, James Arop Ayuel told media that cattle raids for marriage are part of the cause of insecurity in the country.

26/01/2023

South Sudan Cup 11th Edition
Group B (Juba)
'Half-Time

Al meriekh FC Bentuu 0:1 Young Star FC -Torit [25/01, 5:09 pm] KING BLISS: South Sudan Cup 11th Edition
Group B (Juba)
'75 Goal!!! El Mereikh scores again

El Mereikh FC Bentiu 2:1 Young Star FC -Torit
Moses Solmon


[25/01, 5:15 pm] KING BLISS: South Sudan Cup 11th Edition
Group B (Juba)
'86 Goal!!! Young Stars scores

El Mereikh FC Bentiu 3:2 Young Star FC -Torit
Moses Solmon

26/01/2023

The advance team of the Papal visit to South Sudan early next month, has arrived in Juba. The team is headed by the Vatican chief protocol Ms Rachel. More teams from Rome are expected to arrive in Juba next Sunday. They will bring with them the Popemobile which is a specially designed motor vehicle used by the Pope during public appearances.

26/01/2023

President Kiir: I need to get my tent, my army and go to these armed civilians to disarm them

President Kiir who seems to be tired of rampant killings happening across the country has vowed to handle the issue head-on.

While speaking during the swearing-in of SPLM Secretary General Peter Lam Both in Juba, President revealed what he called "The only Solution."

“I am going to get a tent and go with the army, and camp and surround places where people are armed and disarm them,” Kiir vowed. “This is the only solution.”

Kiir also revealed that the three Syrians constructors were killed at his mom's graveyard in Akon, Warrap State. They were working on his house in the village.

26/01/2023

Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as "unjust," saying God loves all his children just as they are.

"Being homosexual isn't a crime," Francis said during an interview Tuesday with The Associated Press.

Pope Francis is expected to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan in a week's time. https://bit.ly/3R5GG3F

Africans including Church leaders have been vocal in their opposition to attempts to legalize homosexuality on the continent.