Yei Joint Stars crowned three-time champions of S . Sudan Women Cup

 Yei Joint Stars FC were on Tuesday, 30/04/2024 crowned the champions of the 3rd Edition of the South Sudan National Women’s Cup season 2023/2024, for the 3rd time.

Their third times title came after their 3-0 win over Tiger United FC (Aweil) Tuesday evening at Buluk Playground.

The even was attended by the sports figures including the national minister of youth and sports and many other sports officials from state and national

During the awarding ceremony at buluk playground yesterday Coach Sony Harriet was awarded the best coach of the tournament.

Meanwhile Anyiet Wek Maduok, won the top scorer, Mary Dawa, best player and Teresa Nawal, best goalkeeper of the tournament.

Tiger United FC progressed to the final stage after beating Al Wehida FC (Yambio) 2-0 in semi final match on Sunday and Joint Stars overcome Alhilal FC on same day.

However, Al Wahida FC Yambio (Women) has won the third position of South Sudan National Women Cup earlier on Yuesday morning after beating Alhilal FC Wau in third and fourth position match determination this morning.

Alwahida FC took the lead 20 minutes after the kick-off before the they doubled their lead in 5 minutes later.

In the second halve time Alhilal FC score the reconcile goal but Alwahida scored the third goal before the game ended by 4:2 for Alwahida FC.

With the results, Alwahida secured the third position while Alhilal FC is the fourth.

According to the head of organizing committee the winner will receive the trophy plus the financial price which is amount of 5000 USD while the runner up will receive 3000 USD.

However, the third position (Alwahida FC) will receive $2000.

In addition to that the winner will represent the nation in the upcoming CECAFA women cup.

67,000 S.Sudanese youths acquired vocational skills since 2010 -Hoth Mai

The government has trained 67,000 youths in the vocational training centers across the country from 2010 to 2023, according Labor Minister James Hoth Mai.

The labor official told Eye Radio Dawn Show on Wednesday that the youth have been equipped with skills in the fields of electricity, plumbing, bakery, information technology, tailoring, building, painting, welding, among others.

“From 2010 up to 2023, so far we have trained 67,000 youth in our vocational training centers, government and private sector, and it is really very important to us,” he said

Mai said many of the youth are now employed in various institutions while other others have opened up their own businesses.

“These people are working now, opening their own businesses and after 10 year, 15 years they will have properties, and become even the middle class  to be a bridge between poor and rich,” he added.

The government -with some support from donors have established vocational training centers  in state capitals from Juba MTC, to Torit, Yambio, Bor, Malakal, Wau, Aweil, and Rumbek.
According to the World Bank, half of the country population are children younger than 18, and more than 72 percent are younger than 30.

It said youth in the country experience many challenges, ranging from limited access to educational opportunities and health services, to high unemployment and limited opportunities to engage in productive livelihoods.

 

 

Futuyo summons commissioners, deploys SSPDF to Tambura

The Governor of Western Equatoria State has summoned three County Commissioners to explain the motives behind the rampant killing of civilians in their areas and ordered military deployment to Tambura.

In a statement issued yesterday, obtained by Eye Radio, Alfred Futuyo Karaba gave to Mathew Edward Mabenge of Tambura, Charles Abel Sudan of Ezo and Gabriel Nvolo Ferdinand of Nagero County 72 hours ultimatum to provide answers to the rampant killings.

In a separate statement, he also ordered the deployment of the South Sudan People’s Défense Forces’ Division Six to Tambura County for a period of one month to quell tensions and fear among the locals.

This comes a week after the Commissioner of Tambura County Mathew Mabenge reported two separate attacks by unidentified assailants leaving one man injured and eight houses burned.

He said the incidents occurred in two separate scenarios with the first incident on Thursday in Lingemo Boma where armed bandits attacked the residence of a sub chief and set his house on fire.

The second attack according to Mabenge occurred on Friday in Tambura town, where seven houses were burned down and one person was injured.

He stated that the assailants tried to kidnapped the sub-chief in Lingemo Boma at the border with Central African Republic, adding that the chief escaped.

The decision also comes after the disappearance  of Nagero Parish Priest and injuring of Nagero Inspector of Police and killing of her daughter on Sunday.

The situation escalated in recent days with reported of targeted killing and abductions.

On Tuesday, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan said tensions between communities from different ethnic backgrounds are high following a series of incidents, including the killing of civilians, disappearance of a priest who is a member of the Tambura peace committee, and the torching of homes.

The UN mission said due to fears of further violence, more than 13,000 people have sought sanctuary at a displacement camp outside its temporary base, and 4000 have arrived at another such site in Tambura town.

To defuse the tension, UNMISS reinforced security around its temporary base in Tambura and scaled up patrols to protect civilians.

 

S. Sudan to experience another week of heat stress

The IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center has anticipated yet another week of ‘episodes of elevated heat stress in South Sudan’ starting Monday, 1, 04, 2024.

In its weekly weather forecast released yesterday, the center said temperature is predicted to be warmer than average across the Greater Horn of Africa.

According to environmental health and safety experts, heat stress includes a series of conditions where the body is under stress from overheating.

Heat-related illnesses include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat rash, or heat stroke, each with its own symptoms and treatments. Symptoms can range from profuse sweating to dizziness, cessation of sweating, and collapse.

The IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center now says South Sudan is expected to experience the heat stress from May 1 for seven days.

Other countries that are expected to experience the heat stress within the same period are Sudan, eastern Kenya, and central to southern Somalia.

However, during the same period, the Climate Prediction and Application Center predicted heavy rainfall in parts of central to western Kenya, southern and eastern Ethiopia and central Somalia.

In March, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry issued an extreme heat advisory – forecasting temperatures varying from 41 to 45 degrees Celsius for two weeks in Juba and most parts of South Sudan.

Joseph Africano Bartel, Undersecretary in the Ministry of Environment, urged the public to take precautions and avoid direct exposure to sun rays.

Bartel cautioned the public to avoid tedious outdoor activities during the daytime, stay hydrated, take cool showers, stay indoors as much as possible and avoid direct sunlight.

He also suggested regular check on those most at risk including infants, elderly and critically ill several times a day and advised against leaving children or pets alone in closed vehicles.

If in South Sudan, you are also encouraged to wear light weight, light-colored clothing, find an air-conditioned shelter if possible, and the phone number of your doctor or health facility readily available in case of emergency.

EAC Youth Speaker Tombe to host regional conference in Juba

Speaker of the East Africa Youth Parliament has announced plans to conduct an inter generational conference in Juba aimed at developing an agenda for the regional youth.

Savior Tombe did not disclose the date but says, the conference will be held among youth that will be drawn from the eight partner states of the East Africa Community.

The Speaker also said the youth leadership will equally organize South Sudan High Level Youth Forum in Juba to draw together development partners, private sectors and government leaders.

“We want to organize the South Sudan High Level Youth Forum here in Juba. This is going to bring the development partners, the private sector and government leaders together such that we provide awareness on the integration agenda.

Tombe made the remarks to the press after meeting with Central Equatoria State’s Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on Tuesday, 30/04/2024 in Juba.

This according to him, seek to create awareness and solicit support from the development partners and the private sectors to the integration agenda.

“We want to present to the development partners and private sector the fact that their support in this integration agenda is crucial because the East African Community Youth Policy provides that the development partners and private sectors should support youth programs across the States.”

Additional Tombe said, “We have a discussion as youth of the region in Juba such that we will be able to come up and develop an agenda for the EAC Youth in general.”

The East Africa Youth Parliament (EAYP) is a cross boarder regional policy advocacy platform under the East Africa Legislative Assembly bringing together national sectorial youth leaders from the East African Community partner states.

It ranges from the sub-regional and regional to the East African level, in which young women and men are leaders, entrepreneurs, members of Parliament, national youth council, human rights activists and youth leaders, and representatives from civil society organizations.

The parliament focuses on the inclusion of young people in strengthening democracies, good governance, and political processes through civic engagement & creative advocacy in the East African Partner States.

The Youth Parliament allows young men and women to sit at one table, discuss the challenges and issues at the East Africa level and write resolutions.

With this, young men and women take part in the decision-making processes and physically practice the appropriate ways to advocate and push for their agenda in the decision-making body.

 

 

UNMISS’s renewed one-year mandate includes aiding electoral process

The Security Council has extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan for one year, until 30 April 2025, with additional task to provide technical assistance to the unity government on the conduct of elections.

It has also maintained its force levels to cope with the continuing political, security and humanitarian challenges in South Sudan.

Adopting resolution 2-7-2-9 by a vote of 13 in favor to none against, with two abstentions, Russia and China, the Council decided that UNMISS should advance a multiyear strategic vision to prevent a return to civil war and an escalation of violence.

The Security Council says the extension will also enable the country’s self-reliance, address the critical gaps towards building durable peace at the local and national levels, support inclusive and accountable governance, and provide support for free and fair, peaceful elections.

The Council maintained the Mission’s troop ceiling of 17,000 personnel and a police ceiling of 2,101 personnel, including 88 justice and corrections advisors.  It also expressed its readiness to consider adjustments to UNMISS force levels and capacity-building tasks based on security conditions on the ground.

According to the Security Council, the Mission’s mandate covers four main areas.

These include; the protection of civilians; creating the conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance; supporting the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement and the peace process; and monitoring, investigating, and reporting on violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights.

The resolution also details the Mission’s electoral assistance to the unity government and other relevant parties by focusing on expert advice on technical aspects of the conduct of elections; support to voter education programs to prevent and respond to election violence.

UNMISS will also continue trainings and dialogues among all political stakeholders to mitigate tensions throughout the electoral period; and provide technical assistance and logistical support for creating the conditions conducive to free and fair elections.

 

Health experts call for dedicated vaccination efforts amid virus resurgence

Health experts have called for renewed commitment and dedication to reach every child with the live-saving vaccines as South Sudan joined the rest of the continent to commemorate the African Vaccination Week 2024 on Tuesday in Juba.

The national ministry of health and partners including the UN child agency, UNICEF as well as the UN health agency, WHO, and health practitioners observed the day at the Al Sabah Children Hospital in Juba.

Speaking during the event, the Director General for Primary Health Care at the National Ministry of Health said there is need to strengthen political commitment and multi stakeholders collaboration to reach the under-served communities.

Atem Nathan says the recurrent outbreaks of viral diseases in parts of the country indicate many have been left behind the vaccination campaigns.

“While significant number of children are vaccinated every year, many are being left behind.

Dr Nathna stressed the need to heighten political commitment and multi stakeholders collaboration to reach out the under served communities.

“As long as we still have outbreaks, it means the vaccination work is not well done yet. We need to heighten political commitment and multi stakeholders collaboration to reach the under served communities.”

UNICEF Immunization Manager Victor Sule said over five million people aged 18 years and above have been vaccinated which accounts for 82% of the target.

“Today over 5 million people aged 18 years and above have been vaccinated accounting for 82% of the target, an effort has been made to integrate the vaccine into our routine immunization and primary health care services.

He added immunization is not just a medical achievement but a testament of shared commitment to safe guarding lives.

“As we mark 50 years of expanded program on Immunization and celebrate this African Vaccination Week, let us renew our dedication to reaching every child, family and community with saving-vaccine protection.”

Despite the challenges, the Manager of the Expanded Programs on Immunization George Legge said there has been improvement in vaccination in the country.

“We are going well with the vaccination, there is improvement that is why today we tell all mothers and fathers that vaccination is lifesaving.”

He encouraged parents to ensure children are vaccinated from the date of birth.

“Do not let your child remain at home without vaccination, ensure that your child from the date of birth receives all the vaccines,” he added

Ensaf Hussein, a mother of two said, her two children received all the vaccine Sfrom the date of birth and urged mothers to take their children for viles.

“Vaccination is important to children, it protects children. A child from the date of birth must receive vaccine until it is all finished.

“I advise all parents to take their children to the hospital so that they do not regret late.”

The day was celebrated under the theme “Humanly Possible: Saving Lives Through Immunization.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ezo police chief wounded, daughter shot dead

Ezo County Inspector of Police in Western Equatoria State has been wounded and his daughter shot dead in an attack at his residence on Sunday, a local official said.

Commissioner Abel Sudani said Police Inspector, Lt. Sergeant Charles Kalisto, was shot in both legs and is currently being treated at Yambio Civil Hospital.

Mr. Sudani narrated that sporadic gunfire was heard at 8 PM on Sunday – when the inspector of police called shortly to inform him about the deadly break in.

“The police inspect called me and said he has been attacked in his home, his injured and one of his daughters is dead,” he told Eye Radio.

“Immediately, I ordered the army commander to send some MI and national security guys to his home to go and see what has happened and then, they went to his home.”

The police official was reportedly rushed to a local hospital through an ambulance provided by a local NGO to treat his injuries.

Commissioner Sudani said the neither the perpetrator nor the motive has been determined.

He however, although a wildlife officer has been arrested for allegedly threatening the Inspector of Police over the killing of a catholic priest.

He identified the suspect only as Sergeant Major Mbapai, citing an investigation is ongoing.

“I have not received the full investigation from the police, CID and other departments. The inspect said he threaten him in the market that why they abducting the priest in Tombura and Najero this was the major issue he told us.”

 

 

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