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President Kiir Considers Egypt’s Bid for AU Deputy Chairperson Position

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This meeting underscores the strengthening diplomatic ties between South Sudan and Egypt, as well as their shared commitment to advancing the African Union's objectives.  President Salva Kiir's reception of Dr. Hanan Morsy's candidacy highlights South Sudan's active role in regional affairs and its support for inclusive leadership within the AU Commission. Dr. Morsy's focus on diversity, inclusivity, and global outreach aligns with the AU's vision for transformative leadership, making her candidacy significant as member states prepare for the upcoming elections in February.  The exchange of goodwill messages between President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President Kiir further cements the growing cooperation between the two nations.

Opinion: The leadership instability within Jonglei State SPLM has brought negative contribution to the state peace and Progress

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Mr. John Chuol Andrew Riek.  News for you:  Toposa Community Rejects Kenya-South Sudan Road Project, Citing Fears of Territorial Annexation "SSPDF' Soldier Allegedly Kills Younger Brother Over Financial Dispute in Warrap State Presidents Kiir and Ruto Direct Mediation Teams to Resolve Outstanding Issues for Tumaini Initiative, Paving Way for Regional Stability Kiir Dismisses Presidential Special Envoy and Petroleum Ministry Undersecretary in Major Reshuffle. By John Chuol Andrew Riek, Jonglei State Citizen. Dear beloved Fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters in this group and beyond. This article serves as appropriate response to the false allegations labelled against state governor. The new recruited team named as SPLM cadres. Please follow me as I'm someone with details that lead to disunity, and major related administrative  misunderstanding within the state government. Highlights, it has gone to almost a week now since the new recruited social media group formed by *D...

Toposa Community Rejects Kenya-South Sudan Road Project, Citing Fears of Territorial Annexation

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Lokichoggio-Nakodok Highway.  The Toposa community in Eastern Equatoria State has opposed the proposed resumption of the Nadapal to Nakodok road construction project, a development announced by Kenyan President William Ruto during his recent visit to Juba.  The leaders of the Toposa community have voiced concerns that the project is a strategic attempt to annex South Sudanese territory into Kenya.  The reaction by the Toposa Community highlights the sensitive nature of border infrastructure projects in the region, where historical and geopolitical tensions often fuel apprehensions about territorial integrity and sovereignty. However the Kenyans Government claims that they are seeking to Annex the Toposa Community. Kenya's government, however, argues that the project aims to improve regional trade and connectivity.  The Nadapal-Nakodok road is funded by the World Bank and the project is led by Eng. James Theuri and Lead Team Susan Owuor and Representative from the Ken...

"SSPDF' Soldier Allegedly Kills Younger Brother Over Financial Dispute in Warrap State

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  SSPDF. South Sudan People's Defense Forces 'SSPDF' soldier today was believed to have shot and killed his younger brother over financial disagreements in Gogrial East County-Warrap State.  According to eyewitnesses and family members. 1st Lieutenant Geng Tong Geng shot his brother twice over the misuse of 1 Million SSP. The deceased Arol Tong Geng was imprison in Kwacjok and was released earlier because the family requested for his release.  The dispute between the brothers was meant to be settled amicably but the 1st. Lieutenant Geng couldn't control his resentment and opted to end his younger brother's life.  Local State and County Authorities have not yet commented on the incident but concerned community members are calling seeking for justice.  Such family conflicts can escalate quickly in this region, where access to resources often exacerbates tensions within families and communities.  This tragedy underscores ongoing social challenges in Warrap Sta...

Presidents Kiir and Ruto Direct Mediation Teams to Resolve Outstanding Issues for Tumaini Initiative, Paving Way for Regional Stability

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  President Kiir of South Sudan Hosting President Ruto of Kenya in J1.  President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan and Kenya’s President Dr. William Ruto have instructed their respective mediation teams to resolve any remaining issues under the Tumaini Initiative within a two-week timeframe, ahead of a final signing. This directive follows a high-level meeting in Juba, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to regional stability and strengthening bilateral ties. Kenya's National Security Advisor, Dr. Monica Juma, highlighted that the two leaders agreed to secure regional support for the Tumaini Initiative. They encouraged IGAD to mobilize resources and secure backing from the TROIKA countries to ensure the initiative's full implementation. Additionally, a key project discussed was the construction of an 11-kilometer road connecting Nadapal and Nakodok, intended to facilitate trade and movement between the nations. South Sudan’s Minister of Presidential Affairs...

Kiir Dismisses Presidential Special Envoy and Petroleum Ministry Undersecretary in Major Reshuffle.

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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit.  President Salva Kiir Mayardiit today dismisses Presidential Special Envoy and Petroleum Ministry Undersecretary in Major Reshuffle.  President Kiir today issued a series of decrees that resulted in the removal of several high-ranking officials from their positions.  Among those relieved of their duties were the Presidential Special Envoy, Ambassador Albino Mathom Ayuel, and Dr. Chol Thon Abel, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum.  These changes come as part of broader political and administrative adjustments, though the reasons for the dismissals have not been officially detailed in the decree.  Such moves are not uncommon in South Sudan's dynamic political landscape, where leadership changes can be influenced by both internal and external factors. The President did not explain as to why he decided to sack the high ranking officials in the government. 

President Kiir and Ruto Meet in Juba to Advance Peace Process and Bilateral Relations

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  President William Ruto and President Kiir in Juba South Sudan.  On Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardiit hosted his Kenyan counterpart, President  William Ruto at his residence in Juba South Sudan.  The two Head of States engaged in active discussions aimed at advancing peace efforts, particularly focusing on Tumaini Initiative , a peacebuilding and reconciliation effort in the region. Additionally, they held bilateral talks to strengthen ties between South Sudan and Kenya, covering various areas of cooperation, including trade, security, and regional stability.  The meeting underscored both nations' commitment to fostering peace and collaboration in  Horn Of Africa .  NOTE:  Tumaini Initiative is a peace-building and reconciliation effort aimed at fostering stability, unity, and long-term peace in conflict-prone regions of East Africa, particularly in South Sudan. The word "Tumaini" means "hope" in Swah...

Nineteen '19' year old woman committed suicide in Lakes State, Rumbek East County

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  The local police of Lakes State confirmed that a 19 year old woman committed suicide in the County of Rumbek East in the village of Meen-Wal and the police withheld the deceased name for unknown reason.  This is not the first time for the young girls to commit suicide in the State, the first case was reported to the authorities  two days ago after a young girl committed suicide in Wulu County.  While speaking to the Media, Police Spokesperson Maj. Elijah Mabor Makwach said that, the police are conducting thorough investigation on why there is a rampant rise of suicide amongst girls in Lakes State.  “We have recorded several cases of suicide with the most recent being a 19-year-old girl who committed a suicide in Meen-wal village in Rumbek East County and the investigation is still ongoing to identify the cause of the suicide because the cases are rising. Last week alone, two suicide cases were reported,” Maj. Mabor said.  Lakes State Police Spokesperson f...

President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, arrives in Arusha for the 23rd ordinary summit of the EAC heads of state.

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President Salva Kiir.  Top Trending News Today: # Opinion: NATIONAL SECURITY PRISON, A LIFELINE FOR CITY WITCHES Major blow to FVP. Dr. Riek Machar as two high ranking SPLM-IO generals defects to SSPDF Opinion# NATIONAL SECURITY JAIL FOR SETTLING PERSONAL SCORES --- MAMUR AND LOBONG USE NS JAIL TO TORTURE THEIR SUSPECTED POLITICAL ENEMIES --- President Salva Kiir, Met leaders of financial institutions: discussed economic recovery program. President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, on Thursday arrived in Arusha, to participate in the East African Heads of State Summit.  President Kiir is expected to assume the chairmanship of EAC from his Burundian counterpart, President Evariste Ndayhimiye whose tenure has come to an end.  Press Secretary Lily Adhieu Martin said President Kiir’s nomination as the Chair of EAC Head of State Summit signifies South Sudan’s commitment to deepening regional integration.  The summit is held under the theme "Accelerating Economic Recovery through Clim...

# Opinion: NATIONAL SECURITY PRISON, A LIFELINE FOR CITY WITCHES

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File: NSS detention center, the blue house.  Top Trending News Today: Major blow to FVP. Dr. Riek Machar as two high ranking SPLM-IO generals defects to SSPDF Opinion# NATIONAL SECURITY JAIL FOR SETTLING PERSONAL SCORES --- MAMUR AND LOBONG USE NS JAIL TO TORTURE THEIR SUSPECTED POLITICAL ENEMIES --- President Salva Kiir, Met leaders of financial institutions: discussed economic recovery program Murle and Dinka Bor leaders agree to forceful disarmament of it's youths. THE PRISON DIARY --- on four different nights as captured in my diary, the main door of the security prison was opened and the guards called out inmates of their target, one at a time.  Whenever we heard a reverberating rumbling noise of the main prison door, all inmates got scared. Previous tales of this torture chamber started lingering on every inmate’s mind – remember talks of prisoners being taken out from the cell and strangled at night in Luri, the case of Dong Samuel and Aggrey Idri! But due to severe eco...

Major blow to FVP. Dr. Riek Machar as two high ranking SPLM-IO generals defects to SSPDF.

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File: FVP. Dr. Riek Machar Teny, SPLM-IO leader.  Top Trending News Today: Opinion# NATIONAL SECURITY JAIL FOR SETTLING PERSONAL SCORES --- MAMUR AND LOBONG USE NS JAIL TO TORTURE THEIR SUSPECTED POLITICAL ENEMIES --- President Salva Kiir, Met leaders of financial institutions: discussed economic recovery program Murle and Dinka Bor leaders agree to forceful disarmament of it's youths Chollo King, pays courtesy visit to president Salva Kiir Mayardiit, talked about, sustaining the prevailing peace and stability Jonglei State, two high ranking SPLM-IO generals have defected and joined the SPLM ruling party, the generals all hails from Jonglei State.  The defection of the two SPLM-IO high ranking generals only indicates a significant shift in the unpredictable political landscape of Jonglei State.  Read about:  President Kiir and US. Ambassador, discussed the importance of achieving a credible, peaceful, free and fair election in 2024. Namely, Major. General Michael Wal...

Opinion# NATIONAL SECURITY JAIL FOR SETTLING PERSONAL SCORES --- MAMUR AND LOBONG USE NS JAIL TO TORTURE THEIR SUSPECTED POLITICAL ENEMIES ---

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  File: EES Governor, Louis Lobong and NS S Minister Mamur.  Top Trending News Today:  President Salva Kiir, Met leaders of financial institutions: discussed economic recovery program Murle and Dinka Bor leaders agree to forceful disarmament of it's youths. Murle and Dinka Bor leaders agree to forceful disarmament of it's youths. Chollo King, pays courtesy visit to president Salva Kiir Mayardiit, talked about, sustaining the prevailing peace and stability THE PRISON DIARY --- And a charismatic young man from Otuho community of Eastern Equatoria was rotting in jail with us. By the time I was thrown into this torture chamber, Kennedy Odongi, son of another forgotten prominent liberator, was turning 19 months in prison without contacts.  His father tried to locate him but in vain although his son knew his son was called by the national security service for work. As a young man who has witnessed the pain of the liberation struggle, Kennedy Odongi known by his stage name ...

President Salva Kiir, Met leaders of financial institutions: discussed economic recovery program.

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File: President Kiir and the leaders of National Financial institutions.  Top Trending News Today: Murle and Dinka Bor leaders agree to forceful disarmament of it's youths Chollo King, pays courtesy visit to president Salva Kiir Mayardiit, talked about, sustaining the prevailing peace and stability President Kiir and US. Ambassador, discussed the importance of achieving a credible, peaceful, free and fair election in 2024 TNLA, Member of Parliament, pursues his case against Speaker Nunu in the East African Court of Justice President today on Friday met with the leaders of government financial institutions, and they discussed economic recovery program.  The leaders of the financial institutions who met president Kiir were: Dr. Barnaba Bak, Minister of Finance and Planning and Dr. James Alic Garang, Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, to discuss the current State of Economy.  Read about:  #Opinion: By Garang John: National Security Prison--- A Rape Den and Torture Cha...

Murle and Dinka Bor leaders agree to forceful disarmament of it's youths.

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Top Trending News Today: Chollo King, pays courtesy visit to president Salva Kiir Mayardiit, talked about, sustaining the prevailing peace and stability President Kiir and US. Ambassador, discussed the importance of achieving a credible, peaceful, free and fair election in 2024 President Salva Kiir Mayardiit to host the meeting of Sudanese political leaders in Juba next week. The leaders of Murrle and Dinka Bor had a two days peace conference and has been concluded, the leaders from the two communities agreed to forcefully disarmed their youths.  Over the years, youths in Jonglei State and GPAA are notoriously known for child abductions, road ambushes, revenge killing and cattle rustling.  However, the two communities had several peace dialogues on how to prevent violence but innocent parties continue to lose their lives on both sides.  While addressing the media, GPAA Information Minister, Hon. Abraham Kelang said that, the two communities agreed that the SSPDF to forcef...

Chollo King, pays courtesy visit to president Salva Kiir Mayardiit, talked about, sustaining the prevailing peace and stability.

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File: President Kiir and The Chollo Kingdom King.  Top Trending News Today: President Kiir and US. Ambassador, discussed the importance of achieving a credible, peaceful, free and fair election in 2024 TNLA, Member of Parliament, pursues his case against Speaker Nunu in the East African Court of Justice #Opinion: By Garang John: National Security Prison--- A Rape Den and Torture Chamber Where Guards Prey On Helpless Inmates President Salva Kiir Mayardiit to host the meeting of Sudanese political leaders in Juba next week. The king of chollo kingdom, commonly known as Shilluk today paid a courtesy visit to president Salva Kiir Mayardiit in Juba South Sudan.  President Kiir, and the Chollo Kingdom King exchange their views on the current state of affairs in South Sudan.  Read about:  Breaking News: Legendary Wrestler, Deng Dau aka Deng Moradong killed, with seven 7 others dead in Jonglei State While addressing the media, Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, the Presidential Af...

President Kiir and US. Ambassador, discussed the importance of achieving a credible, peaceful, free and fair election in 2024.

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File: President Salva Kiir and US. Diplomat.  Top Trending News Today: TNLA, Member of Parliament, pursues his case against Speaker Nunu in the East African Court of Justice #Opinion: By Garang John: National Security Prison--- A Rape Den and Torture Chamber Where Guards Prey On Helpless Inmates President Salva Kiir Mayardiit to host the meeting of Sudanese political leaders in Juba next week Breaking News: Legendary Wrestler, Deng Dau aka Deng Moradong killed, with seven 7 others dead in Jonglei State President Kiir and the US. ambassador, looked into ways in which South Sudan can achieve a credible, peaceful, free and fair elections come 2024.  The US. ambassador said that, they discussed with the president the requirements for conducting the 2024 general elections.  Read about:  President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, assigned Dr. Mayen Machut Achiek as the new head of the Presidential Medical Unit The US. diplomat also said that, they discussed about the legal framework ...

TNLA, Member of Parliament, pursues his case against Speaker Nunu in the East African Court of Justice.

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  File: TNLA Parliament Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba.  Top Trending News Today:   #Opinion: By Garang John: National Security Prison--- A Rape Den and Torture Chamber Where Guards Prey On Helpless Inmates President Salva Kiir Mayardiit to host the meeting of Sudanese political leaders in Juba next week Breaking News: Legendary Wrestler, Deng Dau aka Deng Moradong killed, with seven 7 others dead in Jonglei State President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, assigned Dr. Mayen Machut Achiek as the new head of the Presidential Medical Unit Hon. Kuol Nhomngek, is a lawmaker of the TNLA parliament he said that, he is still committed in pursuing the action he initiated against TNLA Speaker Nunu in the regional court.  The Lawmaker, was recently suspended by the 'ABC' Assembly Business Committee on April 26.  Read about:  President Salva Kiir Mayardiit said that, he is committed to implement the peace agreement in the country However, he was reinstated to the TNLA parlia...

#Opinion: By Garang John: National Security Prison--- A Rape Den and Torture Chamber Where Guards Prey On Helpless Inmates.

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File: National Security Service torture chamber, Blue House.  Top Trending News Today:   President Salva Kiir Mayardiit to host the meeting of Sudanese political leaders in Juba next week Breaking News: Legendary Wrestler, Deng Dau aka Deng Moradong killed, with seven 7 others dead in Jonglei State President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, assigned Dr. Mayen Machut Achiek as the new head of the Presidential Medical Unit #Opinion: Sicky State-- Dilemmas of sorcery, guided development in South Sudan, By Garang John THE PRISON DIARY --- On February 17, 2023 as recorded in my prison diary (the foils), the main door of our ground prison was opened sometimes after the midnight – can’t be sure of the exact time since we had no watches inside the cells.  The first door leads to cell number 1 on the right which is reserved for female inmates. There were exactly 3 ladies locked up inside there. We were all locked up in our individual cells which begin from cell number 2 to number 13.  R...

President Salva Kiir Mayardiit to host the meeting of Sudanese political leaders in Juba next week.

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File: President Kiir and Ambassador Malik.  Top Trending News Today: Breaking News: Legendary Wrestler, Deng Dau aka Deng Moradong killed, with seven 7 others dead in Jonglei State President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, assigned Dr. Mayen Machut Achiek as the new head of the Presidential Medical Unit #Opinion: Sicky State-- Dilemmas of sorcery, guided development in South Sudan, By Garang John President Salva Kiir Mayardiit said that, he is committed to implement the peace agreement in the country South Sudan, President Salva Kiir Mayardiit said that, he is willing and ready to host a meeting between the Sudanese political leaders in South Sudan next week.  President Kiir, made the remarks after being briefed by the Deputy Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council Malik Agar Eyre on the latest developments in Sudan.  Read about:  President Salva Kiir Mayardit, Met with the new SPLM members from Uror County, Jonglei State Tut Gatluak Manime, the presidential advisor on National ...

Breaking News: Legendary Wrestler, Deng Dau aka Deng Moradong killed, with seven 7 others dead in Jonglei State.

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File: The Late Legendary wrestler Deng Day aka Deng Moradong from Jonglei State.  Top Trending News Today:   President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, assigned Dr. Mayen Machut Achiek as the new head of the Presidential Medical Unit #Opinion: Sicky State-- Dilemmas of sorcery, guided development in South Sudan, By Garang John President Salva Kiir Mayardiit said that, he is committed to implement the peace agreement in the country President Salva Kiir Mayardit, Met with the new SPLM members from Uror County, Jonglei State The legendary wrestler Deng Dau was today killed in a bloody attack that resulted in the dead of seven 7 others in Jonglei State.  The incident started, after youths from Hol, Duk County and the youths from Ayual had a misunderstanding.  Read about:  TNLA speaker, Rt. Nunu Kumba unhappy by the ministers reprehending parliamentary summons The incident erupted into a fierce gun fight which claimed three lives in Twic East, Jonglei State, at the weekend was ...

President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, assigned Dr. Mayen Machut Achiek as the new head of the Presidential Medical Unit.

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File: Dr. Mayen Machut Achiek, newly appointed Head of the Presidential Medical Unit.  Top Trending News Today: #Opinion: Sicky State-- Dilemmas of sorcery, guided development in South Sudan, By Garang John President Salva Kiir Mayardiit said that, he is committed to implement the peace agreement in the country President Salva Kiir Mayardit, Met with the new SPLM members from Uror County, Jonglei State TNLA speaker, Rt. Nunu Kumba unhappy by the ministers reprehending parliamentary summons President Salva Kiir Mayardiit today on Friday, removed the head of the Presidential Medical Unit in an order announced on SSBC.  The work of the Presidential Medical Unit is to, cater for the medical needs of the office of the president staffs.  Read about:  Land allocation for 'SSPDF' Army approved by the National Council of Ministers The Presidential Medical Unit, is also mandated to provide medical care and attention to President Kiir.  The decree, also announced the appoi...

#Opinion: Sicky State-- Dilemmas of sorcery, guided development in South Sudan, By Garang John

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File: President Salva Kiir Mayardiit. Top Trending News Today:   President Salva Kiir Mayardiit said that, he is committed to implement the peace agreement in the country President Salva Kiir Mayardit, Met with the new SPLM members from Uror County, Jonglei State TNLA speaker, Rt. Nunu Kumba unhappy by the ministers reprehending parliamentary summons Land allocation for 'SSPDF' Army approved by the National Council of Ministers SICKLY STATE --- DILEMMAS OF SORCERY GUIDED DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH SUDAN --- How Fortune Tellers Conjure President Kiir into Scamming the Nation Using Sham Development Projects!? Here is a Snippet of a Tawdry Scandal That Has Pushed South Sudan into a namby-pamby State – a secular state where the president goes to church in the day and interacts with witches in the night! If you are consistent with my recent articles, I have revealed in one of my writings how president Kiir’s led government has largely invested in black art such as necromancy, witchcraft, ...