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The split within the Presbyterian Church in Jonglei State’s Ayod County has deepened, with the two factions now operating independently and reporting to two separate entities in Juba.  In 2020, the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan (PCOSS) in Juba was factionalized with James Makuey Chuol leading one splinter group as the moderator and James Koany Ruey heading the other. Since then, the two factions have been operating independently.    Speakin…

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Split hits Ayod County Presbyterian Church - Radio Tamazuj

The South Sudan People`s Defense Forces (SSPDF) on Friday said the deadly clashes in Upper Nile State’s Nasir County which left 13 soldiers and 7 civilians dead were caused by a soldier marrying and fathering a child with a colleague’s wife. On Thursday, Nasir County Commissioner James Gatluak told this publication that a tragic attack on Wednesday afternoon by SSPDF soldiers on civilians resulted in the death of 13 soldiers, and 3 civilians, in…

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SSPDF: Deadly Nasir fighting sparked by love triangle - Radio Tamazuj

Political parties in South Sudan still face significant restrictions in engaging with citizen despite a little reduction in cases of intimidation and harassment of activists and journalists, said an activist. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), is reacting to a statement from the foreign ministry to a United Kingdom delegation that there is improved political and civic space in the country…

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Political parties still face restrictions in engaging citizens: Yakani

The SSPDF spokesperson confirmed that 13 soldiers were among 17 killed in Wednesday’s heavy fighting in Nasir County, which according to him, has no political connection and was triggered by an “adulterous” relationship.  Major General Lul Ruai said the intense violence revolved around a married woman who allegedly engaged in a relationship outside of marriage with one of two SSPDF servicemen. General Lul said further details are yet to be estab…

Nasir fighting was triggered by extra-marital affair: says army

The Ministry of General Education and Instruction will tighten security of staff ahead of the upcoming nation-wide exams, after its top officials received death threats from anonymous calls following the poor exams performance in 2023, an official said. Deputy Minister Martin Tako disclosed the situation during the announcement of the exams timetable for the 2024-2025 certificates of Primary Education Secondary Education by National Examination …

Education officials received death threats over last year's poor CSE results: Tako

A new study by the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) published late last month in the CABI Agriculture and Bioscience journal has shown that strengthening the plant health system has the potential to contribute to reducing crop losses caused by climate change-induced invasive pests in South Sudan. According to the study, climate change […] The post Strengthening plant health system can reduce crop losses from climate cha…

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Strengthening plant health system can reduce crop losses from climate change-induced invasive pests in South Sudan –Study - Farmers Review Africa

Water sellers driving blue tankers in Juba have resumed work, ending days of crippling strike that left city residents in thirst, after they agreed to adjusted prices in a meeting with stakeholders, said Deputy Mayor Thiik Thiik Mayardit.  In early October, the City Council introduced reduced water costs – directing water tankers to sell a drum of water at 2,500 South Sudan pounds within the city and 3,500 pounds in the suburbs. But the drivers …

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Water sellers call off strike after reaching deal on tariffs

A 32-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with another motorcycle along the road from Bentiu IDP Camp to Rubkona County in Unity State on Wednesday. The Director of Highway Traffic in Unity State, Domai Dak Kai, told Radio Tamazuj Thursday that the incident happened when the deceased rider was heading to Rubkona Town from the Bentiu IDP Camp before colliding head-on with another motorcyclist who was riding in the opposite direction. “The d…

Motorcyclist dies after collision in Rubkona County - Radio Tamazuj

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The Minister of Finance Dr. Marial Dongrin has signed Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority Regulation 2024 into law to boost transparency, prevent asset misuse, and enhance economic reform efforts in the country. Financial experts believe corruption in South Sudan takes shape in spending, which involves a procurement system that is susceptible to fraud and waste, with lucrative contracts regularly awarded to the suppliers connecte…

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Finance Minister signs regulation to ensure procurement transparency

The phrase “African solution to African problems” embodies a crucial intellectual and political concept that emerged during the 1990s amidst the devastating civil war in Somalia. Coined by the esteemed Pan-Africanist and economist George Ayyitey, this phrase highlights the ineffectiveness of external interventions and argues that long-term solutions must originate from within Africa itself. At its core, the concept asserts that Africans should t…

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Tumaini initiative: An African solution to African problem

South Sudan is set to host Uganda on Tuesday in a crunch match for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with which a win could seal Uga.....

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