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By James AtemKuir Rapper Murye Alex alias Mantani, member of the trio Hard-life Avenue died of injuries sustained in a road accident over the weekend. A statement issued by the group on its official Facebook page confirmed that the artist passed on in a hospital in Kampala after he was...

By Mamer Abraham The ECSS Archbishop of Central Equatoria Internal Province, His Grace, Dr. Paul Benjamin Yugusuk also the Bishop of the ECSS Diocese of Lainyadedicated youth, Jol-wo-Lieech, office on Saturday. The Archbishop was accompanied by Rt. Rev. Edward Tombe, the Bishop of ECSS Diocese of Rejaf, Rt. Rev. Zechariah...

By John Agok The Special Representative of theSecretary General to the UN Nicholas Haysom yesterday condemned the deteriorating security situation in Tombura, Yambio of Western Equatoria state, calling upon the government to contain the situation before it deteriorated. Mr.Haysom made the remarks during the 18th R-JMEC meeting in Juba yesterday....

By Mamer Abraham The Economist, Analyst, Dr. Abraham Maliet Mamer, also an advisor for Economic Cluster under Vice President Dr. Wani Igga, said long Holidays were great setbacks to the Economy of the Country. Speaking to Juba Monitor, Dr. Abraham Maliet Mamer referred to them as Economic downtime. In contrast,...

By Mamer Abraham A senior official of the South Sudan United Front Army (SSUF/A) on Monday claimed that the defection of the Party’s Spokesperson and Press Secretary to Paul Malong did not leave a gap in the party. “His defection won’t create a vacuum. It’s a movement of hundreds of...

By John Agok The Union of South Sudan Journalists are demanding immediate release of SSBC journalist that has been detained by National Security for over two weeks,the Chairperson of the Union Mr. Oyet Charles Patrick said. Angasi Alfred was re-arrested on 5th July after he was briefly released on 4th...

By Mabor Riak Magok Authorities in Awerial County of Lakes State said a 15-year old boy was accidentally shot dead by his fellow friend over the weekend as they were playing with agun at their maternal uncle’s home. In an interview with Juba Monitor, the Police Chief Inspector of Kal-thok...

By Bullen Bala Alexander In a bid to diversify exports, investment seize trade opportunities in the country and across Africa. Business leaders and policymakers launched the National Export and Investment Strategy and first stakeholders’ consultation meeting in the country. The launching attracted more than 70 public and private sector stakeholders...

By Bullen Bala Alexander The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) leaving in Mangalla Payam of Central Equatoria State are pleading to the government and organizations for humanitarian assistance. Atem Akuoch, the Chairman of Mangalla Payam IDPs Camp in Central Equatoria State said although the lDPs are living peacefully, but there are...

By Wek Atak Kacjang A team from Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO)led by Executive Director Edmond Yakani yesterday paid a courtesy call to Juba Monitor to share ideas and acquaint themselves with the way media played great role in the country’s development.. The five member team was welcomed and...