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Yigi Yigi Regains Freedom After Detention in Libya

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South Sudanese comedian Yigi Yigi has announced that he has been released from detention in Libya after spending several days in custody while attempting to continue his journey toward Europe. Read more:  South Sudanese Lawyer Urges Authorities to Crack Down on Nightclubs Admitting Minors/Underage Girls in Juba In a message shared on Facebook on Monday, the entertainer expressed gratitude to his supporters, saying their prayers, encouragement, and messages helped him through the difficult period. Mam Pal Denies Sharing Information Related To The Nasir Incident as Dr. Riek Machar Trial Continues His detention attracted widespread attention online after he shared photos and videos showing conditions inside what appeared to be a crowded detention center in Libya. Yigi Yigi thanked everyone who stood by him during the ordeal and offered special appreciation to Brig. Gen. Angui, popularly known as Mike Mike, for providing support and encouragement while he was detained. Vice President H...

Apuk Community Association In Juba Appoints Professor John Akech as it's New Chairperson

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Breaking News Apuk Community Association in Juba appoints Prof. John Akec as its new Chairperson The general assembly of Apuk Community in Juba has today confirmed Prof. John Apuruot Akec the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Juba as its new Chairperson. The confirmation was being done at Savannah Hotel in Juba. This comes after being nominated as interim chairperson last year by the then Chairperson, Justice Ambrose Riiny Thiik.  The General Assembly was asked whether to confirm Prof. John Apuruot or should go for elections. However, the General Assembly confirmed John Apuruot as the Chairman of Apuk Community in Juba and rejected the election.  The confirmation was witnessed by Hon. Salva Mathok Gengdit, MP, Hon. Kuot Deng Kuot, MP, Hon. Akoon Diing Athian, MP,  Hon. atong Bona Baak, MP, chairpersons of 9 sections of Apuk & the general assembly of Apuk Community in Juba. Credit: Mayen Abun Press 

Uganda Parliament Speaker is Dead

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Speaker Jacob Oulonyah died this morning on Sunday in Seattle USA where he was undergoing treatment.   Speaker Oulanyah was elected to his current position after defeating the previous speaker Rebecca Alitawala.  He started work as the Speaker of the 11th Parliament of Uganda from 2021-2022. Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced the news on Sunday he said that.“I got information of this sad news at 10.30am, East African time from People that have been with him and the doctor that was caring for him in the intensive care unit,” Museveni said. Oulanyah was also the member of Parliament representing the Ugandan Northern Region comprising of the Acholi.