Eyes on President Museveni and AU as South Sudan’s Peace Hangs in the Balance
By Joseph Malek With tensions escalating between President Salva Kiir’s camp and Dr. Riek Machar’s faction, attention has turned to Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to broker a breakthrough. The house arrest of Dr. Riek Machar, Chairperson and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), has sparked widespread concern with many African […]
Health Director urges immediate action to save lives in Nagero
The Director of the Health Department in Nagero County, Loura Francis, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the government and the health partners to intervene urgently and save patients caught in the healthcare crisis affecting the region. This plea comes at a critical juncture as healthcare workers in the county have initiated a strike due […]
AU Panel of the Wise Arrives in Juba to Mediate Political Tensions
The African Union’s Panel of the Wise (PoW) arrived in Juba on Wednesday for a crucial peace mission aimed at de-escalating the ongoing political and security tensions in South Sudan. The high-profile delegation is expected to hold discussions with key stakeholders and facilitate dialogue in an effort to maintain stability and foster reconciliation among the […]
Health official urges swift reporting of rape cases in Northern Bahr el ghazal
By John Akoon The Ministry of Health in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State has called on the community to promptly report rape cases to the nearest health facilities for immediate medical attention. Speaking to The Standard Zone last week Tuesday, Marko Ayuel Ayuel, the Director of Reproductive Health Services at the state ministry, emphasized that […]
South Sudan refutes Odinga’s claim to meet Museveni as a prerequisite to meet FVP Machar
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir’s office has denied claims made by Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former prime minister and IGAD special envoy, that President Salva Kiir directed him to meet Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni before engaging with South Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar. According to South Sudan’s Presidential Press Secretary, David Amuor Majur, Odinga’s visit to […]
The NBA’s 25 greatest players ever – ranked
Since the NBA began, stars have driven fans to the sport in droves. It’s the reason why people love the sport so much. Choosing just 25 of the greatest NBA players is difficult in and of itself, let alone ordering them and picking who we believe to be the GOAT. However, this is what we’re […]
IGAD urges Kiir to release detained opposition officials
By SZN The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called on South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir to immediately release detained Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO). Officials. This request comes amidst rising tensions between the transitional government and opposition forces, following recent clashes in Nasir, Upper Nile State. IGAD emphasized the importance of de-escalating the […]
