Death toll rises to 36 in Abiemnom attack
By Joseph Malek The tragic aftermath of an attack in Abiemnum County within the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA), continuous to unfold, as the death toll has risen to 36, up from an initial count of 29. The violent incident occurred on Wednesday when youth from neighboring Mayom County in Unity State targeted the community in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
South Sudan lifts nationwide curfew imposed after riots over Sudan killings
South Sudan has lifted a nationwide curfew imposed more than 10 days ago after a night of deadly rioting in the capital over the alleged killing of South Sudanese people by the army and allied groups in neighbouring Sudan, its spokesperson said on Monday. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Riots erupted in Juba and elsewhere in the […]
Viral Dance Challenge Takes Over Social Media
A new dance challenge has taken social media by storm, with millions of users posting videos attempting the moves. Celebrities and influencers have joined the trend, making it one of the fastest-growing viral sensations this year.
