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South Sudan · South SudanOn 9th May 2024, the Tumaini Initiative was launched by its Chairman, President Dr. William Ruto in the presence of several African Heads of State, including the outgoing Africa Union Commission Chairperson, Mousa Faki. Two months later, this auspicious occasion was followed by colourful signing and initialing of the declaration of principles and protocols on 16th June and 15th July 2024 respectively. The rival parties to the Peace mediation wer…See the Story
SPLM-IO withdrawal from Tumaini Initiative due to fear and tit for tat
Yei · YeiCentral Equatoria State Governor Augustino Jadalla has tasked Yei River County commissioner to investigate the cause of a devastating fire outbreak at a market on Wednesday and submit a report in one week. More than 300 shops were gutted in the fire outbreak which started from a tea place at the main market in Yei River County, and three traders have been hospitalized after fainting due to heartbreak. Hundreds of the traders in Yei town are coun…See the Story
Jadalla orders investigation into Yei market fire
South Sudan · South SudanUnknown gunmen shot dead a business woman along Yei- Morobo road on Thursday, according to Yei River County Chamber of Commerce. Luate Justin, the chairperson of Yei River Chamber of Commerce said the woman identified only as Becky was transporting her goods by vehicle to Dr Congo when she was ambushed on Thursday. “She loaded her goods in a vehicle, traveling from Yei through Kaya Road when they got ambushed in Ligi between Yei and Morobo Coun…See the Story
Business woman shot dead along Yei-Kaya road
South Sudan · South SudanOver 40 women in Terekeka County of Central Equatoria State have graduated after attending three months of vital livelihood skills training supported by the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI). The Graduation Ceremony of the Women Livelihood Project participants on Thursday celebrated the successful completion of a three-month business and entrepreneurship course, which began in March. Besides acquiring the skills, the graduates recei…See the Story
WPDI graduates 40 women after 3-month life skill training in Terekeka
South Sudan · South SudanObserving Dr William Ruto, PhD appoint his Kenyan cabinet on July 19, 2024, I couldn’t resist feeling a sense of longing. It’s a wonderful sight: a leader promoting diversity, welcoming various voices and talents, dedicated to creating connections and supporting all individuals. It serves as a prompt that effective leadership involves more than just authority; it entails creating a tomorrow in which all individuals can prosper. I briefly envisio…See the Story
If every African country had citizens as hard-working and innovative as Kenyans
Paris Olympics · South SudanYoung South Sudanese fans are encouraging the National Men’s Basketball Team to accelerate their performance in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, adding that their recent exhibition matches helped changed the global narrative about South Sudan. Achendi Philemon, a student at the University of Juba, said despite lack of modern training facilities, South Sudan were close to shocking world number one USA, in a warm-up match which she believes has annou…See the Story
Young South Sudanese fans urge Bright Stars to go big at Paris Olympics
South Sudan · South SudanTwo South Sudanese poachers who survived a deadly attack by Ugandan rangers in the Kidepo National Park have showed up at a local health facility in Budi County of Eastern Equatoria State, while several others remain missing. On July 19, the Commissioner of Budi County Akileo Mboya narrated that 12 South Sudanese nationals had been killed by Ugandan Wildlife Rangers in the Kidepo Valley. Mboya’s side of the story was contrary to the initial repo…See the Story