Clergies leading the public in the National Day of Prayer on Friday spoke out against vices that they say are eroding the fabric of the society in South Sudan. Continue reading “National Prayer Day: Clerics speak openly against vices”
Day: March 10, 2017
National Prayers: Kiir sets free two political detainees
President Salva Kiir has said he is releasing the former Governor of Wau State, Elias Waya and his former deputy, Andrea Dominic. Continue reading “National Prayers: Kiir sets free two political detainees”
Kiir repents: I sinned by ‘what I have done and what I have failed to do’
President Salva Kiir has prayed for forgiveness for what he describes as sins he may have committed while exercising his duty as the Head of state. Continue reading “Kiir repents: I sinned by ‘what I have done and what I have failed to do’”
National Prayer Day: prayers begin in Juba
Official prayers have begun at the Dr. John Garang Mausoleum in Juba
Religious leaders have taken to the podium to lead the gathering.
Political leaders are at the occasion attended by faithfuls and people from different backgrounds.
Retired Bishop Paride Taban, former co-chair of Nation Dialogue Initiative, is attending.
After the arrival of President Salva Kiir at the venue, the occasion began with the singing of the National Anthem. Women were ululating, kneeling down and shedding tears.
It is premised on the aim the President announced earlier.
“We need to … pray, repent and forgive each other for the problems that we might have committed against one another for the last four years so that we start a new chapter in our relations as citizens of this nation. We have been going through untold suffering and it is time we should open up all our avenues for our citizens to dialogue and pray together; all the state governors to observe this day in the same spirit. We will need to ask our diaspora community to pray with us on this day so that we turn over plights to almighty God for a better year 2017,” President Salva Kiir said on March 2, while declaring the day for prayers.
CTSAMM indicts anti-government group over killing of ceasefire monitor
The ceasefire and transitional security monitors has blamed anti-government forces for the killing of one of the monitors in Wau recently.
Continue reading “CTSAMM indicts anti-government group over killing of ceasefire monitor”
Women launch fundraising drive for displaced
The South Sudan Women’s Block has launched an appeal for funds to provide support for the internally displaced persons in Juba. Continue reading “Women launch fundraising drive for displaced”
National Prayer Day declared a public holiday
The Ministry of Cabinet Affairs says the National Prayer Day today has been declared a public holiday to make it easy for everybody to attend. Continue reading “National Prayer Day declared a public holiday”