The deputy of Gen. Johnson Olony has dismissed rumors that he was killed in clashes with the counterpart faction led by General Simon Gatwech in the Upper Nile state. Continue reading “‘Am very much alive’, Olony’s deputy dismisses death rumors”
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Woman killed amid clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Malakal
A clash between security personnel and demonstrators has left a woman dead and seven others wounded in Upper Nile’s Malakal town Monday morning. Continue reading “Woman killed amid clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Malakal”
3 people die in Maban County devastating flood
The bodies of three people who drowned in a flash flood in Upper Nile’s Maban County were recovered on Sunday.
Peter Albert who is the area Commissioner said the incident followed torrential rainfalls which submerged several areas and homes at the weekend.
“Up to this morning, I received a report of three people who died; one in Batel and two in the main town [of Bunj].
The flood waters have destroyed houses, feeder roads and schools, displacing over 52,000 people particularly in the areas of Bunj, Jamam, Yusef Batel and Gismallah.
“The situation is not good because it [the flooding] has devastated the area, especially the town [Bunj], and has affected most parts including the market because it is in the center of the town,” stated Alberto.
“And around 52,000 people are affected, and it is still severe and we are hoping to see it going down because it comes and goes to the north-west of the county,” he added.
Robert has described the humanitarian situation there as dire saying ” some people living in houses made of local material are severely affected, so they need both food and non-food items.”
The country has since weekend been receiving persistent,something worrying the residents who are already without shelters.
Eye Radio could not independently verify the figure of he displacement.
SPLM-IO lawmakers back in parliament after presidency resolve
SPLM-IO lawmakers have announced they have resumed parliamentary duties days after the president urged them to call off their two-month strike.
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US Embassy calls for release of detained VOA journalist
The U.S Embassy in Juba, South Sudan has called for immediate release of detained free-lance journalist and reporter for VOA, Diing Magot.
Diing Magot was arrested along with four others when she was covering a protest staged by a group of youth on Sunday.
The protestors were angry at the high rate of unemployment, the high cost of living and increased insecurity in the country.
According to the Union of Journalists of South Sudan, Diing’s arrest occurred at the Konyo- konyo market where a handful of young men staged the protest.
Oyet Patrick told Eye Radio that the female journalist was detained at the Malakia Police station in Juba.
In a social media statement, the Juba-based U.S embassy today called on authorities to respect the right of people to peacefully assemble.
The embassy also called on the authorities to permit journalists to do their jobs, without interference or harm.
“We affirm the right of journalists to seek information and share their findings with citizens is an integral part of a free, strong, and democratic society”, the statement partly read.
Mayom County Commissioner assassinated with family members
The army spokesperson has confirmed that the Commissioner of Mayom County in Unity State and some of his family members including bodyguards were killed Friday night. Continue reading “Mayom County Commissioner assassinated with family members”
Kapoeta fugitives wanted for looting plumpy nuts
Authorities in Eastern Equatoria’s Kapoeta East County are searching for a group of youth who reportedly broke into a store and took dozens of cartons of nutritional food from a health center.
Abadallah Lokeno, the area county commissioner said the unspecified number of youths got away with the items some weeks ago.
They had traveled from a village in Kuron Boma to the area health center at Namurupus after hearing rumors of food distribution there.
Upon arriving the area, they demanded for their food ratio, but we were told there was no food.
“It happened in Kuron, because last year they were hunger in the county, up the now there is no food, then the youth has reached up to the hospital in an area called Namurupus.”
Not convinced of what they were told, they decided to use force when they got access to the store of nutritional food.
Commissioner Loken spoke to Eye Radio this morning for Kapoeta East.
When they (youth) arrived in Namurupus, they said they wanted food, then they told them there was no food. So, the youth used and stole the food saying they heard there was distribution of food in Namurupus.”
Kuron.
However, Lokeno said the parent of those youth pledged to recover the stolen food.
Former Liverpool’s Sadio Mane named African Footballer of Year
Senegal’s Sadio Mane was crowned African Footballer of the Year for the second time running at the Confederation of African Football (Caf) awards ceremony in the Moroccan capital Rabat.
Mane scored the winning penalty as Senegal beat Egypt in a shootout in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations final to lift the trophy for the first time.
The awards returned for the first time in three years after being suspended by the coronavirus pandemic, with Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala also retaining the title she won in 2019.
“I am very, very happy to receive the trophy this year,” Mane, 30, said as he collected his prize.
Mane beat compatriot and Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy as well as former Liverpool team-mate Salah, whose Egypt side lost February’s final.
“I thank the Senegalese people, and dedicate this trophy to the youth of my country,” added Mane, who also helped Senegal reach the World Cup and won two domestic cups with Liverpool.
Mane’s prize was one of five picked up by Senegal in a total of seven men’s categories after a night to remember for the West African nation.
Long-standing Senegalese boss Aliou Cisse won coach of the year, with his side named men’s team of the year, while Pape Sarr was named young player of the year and another Senegalese, Pape Ousmane Sakho, won best goal for his overhead kick for Tanzanian side Simba.
“We waited a long time for this Nations Cup,” said Augustin Senghor, the president of Senegal’s football federation. “We are a good example to all those teams who have not yet won (the tournament).”
Sarr, who appeared just once during Senegal’s historic Nations Cup triumph, won an award previously lifted by Salah himself after his season on loan with French side Metz, so edging out Red Bull Salzburg’s Ivorian Karim Konate and Manchester United’s Tunisian Hannibal Mejbri.
A host of African football legends such as Daniel Amokachi, Lucas Radebe, Jay-Jay Okocha, Geremi Njitap and Senegalese duo El Hadji Diouf and Khalilou Fadiga – who celebrated on stage with Mane – were in attendance for the awards at the Mohamed VI complex.
African and Moroccan champions Wydad Casablanca took the club of the year prize for the second time in a row, while Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy, whose Nations Cup ended early because of injury, was named the interclub player of the year.
History for Oshoala
Asisat Oshoala with the Copa de la Reina trophy
Oshoala helped Barcelona win the Spanish title and the Copa de la Reina
After a stellar season in which she won Spain’s Pichichi award for the top scorer, Oshoala became the first player to win five women’s awards, having previously shared eight with compatriot Perpetua Nkwocha.
She was voted ahead of Cameroon’s Inter Milan player Ajara Nchout Njoya and Grace Chanda, whose Zambia side qualified for the Women’s World Cup for the first time earlier this month.
“It’s a record-breaking night for me, as an individual and for Africa as a whole – I’ve got five today, five!” Oshoala exclaimed.
“2021-22 season was really tough for me as an individual, and I’d like to thank everyone who has stood by me.
“If you don’t fall, you don’t know the power of comeback and what comeback means,” said a player who managed her scoring feats despite a lengthy spell out with injury.
Oshoala dedicated her award to Nigeria’s Super Falcons, praising the team for the heart they showed when losing Monday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) semi-final on penalties despite playing nearly an hour two women down.
South Africa coach Desiree Ellis was named women’s coach of the year for the third time in a row, after previous successes in 2018 and 2019.
One of just three women’s coaches at a Wafcon featuring 12 sides for the first time, Ellis – whose side can win the trophy for the first time on Saturday – dedicated her honour to her fellow female coaches.
The women’s team of the year will be announced after Saturday’s final, when Banyana Banyana meet hosts Morocco in a final whose attendance is expected to beat the record 45,000 set on Monday night.
The last twelve months have proved historic for women’s football in Africa, after the inaugural African Champions League took place in late 2021 – with winners Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa named club of the year.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s Evelyn Badu, who was with Hasaacas Ladies before moving to Norway, took both the young player and first interclub player award.
Opposition parties to supplement SPLM-IG peace roadmap, Dr. Elia
Political parties will Friday submit their contributions to the SPLM-IG’s proposed end of the transitional period roadmap, according to the Cabinet Affairs Minister.
Dr. Elia Lomuro said the presidency held an extra-ordinary meeting Thursday to seek views of the leaders of other parties to the agreement on the road map presented to President Salva kiir last weekend.
The proposal was presented last Friday by the Presidential Advisor, Tut Gatluak Manime, Foreign Affairs Minister Mayiik Ayii Deng, Information Minister, Michael Makuei Lueth and Cabinet Affairs Minister, Dr. Martin Elia Lomoro.
The team said the road would guide the country towards the end of the transitional period and pave the way for a peaceful and credible elections.
It also sets targets for the implementation of the security arrangements and the expected graduation of the united forces.
In reaction, the SPLM-IO of Dr Riek Machar and the National Democratic Movement led by Dr Lam Akol had criticized the roadmap saying the document did not represent their views.
Both parties said they were not consulted in the crafting of the roadmap and describe the move as a one-party initiative.
In his remarks following the Thursday meeting, Doctor Elia Lomuro admitted that the other signatories to agreement did not participate in the development of the road map.
However, he said the leaders of the peace parties agreed to forward their contributions to the roadmap by Friday morning.
““I know the road map has been a matter of serious concerns to the partners, but today their concerns are alleviated by the fact that there is no difference of opinions in the details of the roadmap. But because is it a proposal from one partner, all of them agreed that its’ important all of them bring their opinion.”
“We are delighted, the President is very happy with the cooperation of the parties to the agreement with their vision and comments on the road map”, he stated.
The views will then be incorporated into the document to be discussed in the next meeting.
The peace parties are left with less than eight months to the end of the transitional period.
However, according to the Cabinet Affairs Minister, the road map has set the time-frame for implementing remaining tasks of the agreement.
“It united time-frame, the start date, the finish date to give us a broad outlook as to how much time we have to finish the key provisions that are necessary.”
On Wednesday, the Executive Director of the Community empowerment for progress organizations, Edmond Yakani said the country is not yet ready for elections, citing the lack of a conducive environment.
President Kiir extends 2021/2022 budget for additional three months
President Salva Kiir has withheld the implementation of the fiscal budget of the year 2022/2023 for three months. Continue reading “President Kiir extends 2021/2022 budget for additional three months”
