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16/05/2025

🚨 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐆𝐎! Real Madrid agree all details of deal to sign Dean Huijsen as new CB 🤍⭐️

Huijsen undergoing medical now hen sign a five year deal as Real will pay £50m total fee to Bournemouth.

Real see Huijsen as top talent, Xabi Alonso wanted to bring him in and Madrid won the competition from five Premier League clubs for the Spanish centre back.

𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟎! 🔝🇪🇸

05/05/2025

AU Commission Chairperson visits Juba, reaffirms support for peace in South Sudan

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, arrived in the Republic of South Sudan on Monday morning for a high-level diplomatic visit aimed at reaffirming the AU’s support for peace and reconciliation in the country.

Upon his arrival in Juba, the AU Chairperson was received by senior government officials before proceeding to the State House, where he held a constructive meeting with President Salva Kiir Mayardit. The two leaders discussed key issues related to the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS).

In a series of engagements throughout the day, Youssouf also held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Monday Simaya Kumba, as well as other senior Cabinet members. The discussions centered on strengthening regional cooperation and accelerating the implementation of the peace agreement.

According to a statement released following the meetings, the AU Commission Chairperson reiterated the Union’s unwavering commitment to supporting South Sudan’s journey toward lasting peace, inclusive dialogue, and national reconciliation. He commended the efforts made by the transitional government and urged all stakeholders to continue working together to meet the remaining benchmarks of the peace deal.

05/05/2025

Who is Dr. Joseph Geng Akech, and What he has achieved since his appointment as the National Minister of the Youth and Sports in the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity.

By; Moses Akuei! Member, South Sudan National Youth Union, Ethiopia 🇪🇹

Dr. Joseph Geng, is one of the young leaders in the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity. Dr. Akech, lead the institution that has 72% of the population of South Sudan. Youths are the majority of our population in South Sudan, and this young leader since his appointment by H.E Salva Kiir Mayardit, the President of the Republic of South Sudan, he has try to always urged our government and the relevant institutions to work together with the Ministry of Youths and Sports to make sure that young people are represented and their voices are heard both at the national and state level.

Dr. Joseph Geng Akech is the current Minister of Youth and Sports in the Republic of South Sudan. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Juba and holds a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) in comparative constitutional law from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Dr. Akech is a constitutional and human rights lawyer and has published widely on constitutionalism, governance, and peacebuilding in South Sudan and Africa.

Dr. Joseph, was a researcher at the Sudd Institute, one of the Top Think Tank research institution in South Sudan and the Sub Sharan Africa. Before his appointment as the youths minister, Dr. Akech, has worked in Sudd Institute with the top researchers and academia, the likes of Dr. James Alic Garang, the former Governor of Central Bank of South Sudan, and the co-founder of Sudd Institute, and Dr. Augustino Ting Mayai, the Managing Director of Sudd Institute, and the current chairperson of the national Bureau statistics in the government of South Sudan.

Some of the notable achievements of Dr. Geng, as the National Minister of Youth and Sports are:

1.The Focus on Legal Frameworks: Dr. Akech has decried the absence of specific laws governing sports and youth in South Sudan, highlighting the reliance on outdated Sudanese laws. He is actively working towards establishing a legal framework for sports and youth development by urging stakeholders to contribute to draft legislation.

2. Sports Development Policy: He unveiled the Sports Development Policy 2024 with a vision to commercialize sports in South Sudan to unlock its economic potential. This policy aims to promote sports, foster national pride, and encourage investment in sports infrastructure from both government and private sectors. His goal is for South Sudan to produce top athletes in the region.

3. National Youth Development Policy: Dr. Akech presented the National Youth Development Policy 2024 to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly. This policy aims to empower South Sudanese youth through developmental programs, reform the youth union into the South Sudan National Youth Council, and encourage youth participation in culture, sports, and arts.

4. Promoting Unity and Peace: A key focus of his work is to unite the youth through sports and other initiatives to foster peace and unity in the country. He has emphasized the importance of youth embracing a culture of dialogue and participation in the constitution-making process to achieve a peaceful South Sudan.

5. Engaging with Stakeholders: Dr. Akech has been actively engaging with various stakeholders, including sports federations, development partners like Plan International, and the University of Juba, to advance sports and youth development.

6. Supporting Sports Initiatives: He has shown support for sports events, such as opening the South Sudan National Cup and welcoming the national football team. He also inspected the Juba National Stadium to ensure its readiness.

7. Empowering Youth: The Ministry under his leadership aims to empower young citizens through inclusive policies, education, and economic opportunities to encourage their active participation in governance and community building.

These notable achievements are the evidences that Dr. Akech is focusing on establishing foundational policies and engaging with various sectors to promote youth empowerment and sports development for the benefit of South Sudan.

Let's rally behind this young leader to support and encourage him to do more for the young people in South Sudan.

Thanks for reading 🙏.

05/05/2025

BREAKING: Police in Nyamlel apprehended 2 robbers who recently robbed bikeman

At least two Sudanese men who were reported to have assaulted a Boda Boda rider and robbed him of his motorbike have been apprehended, authorities in Nyamlel report

Police said they duo are being held in the custody in Nyamlel Police station in Aweil West County awaiting investigations.

This is a developing story, stay tuned for more details to follow shortly!

02/05/2025

: Meet one of the Hard Working, and Compassionate South Sudanese Entrepreneur, he is the CEO and Founder of Ben Forex, Mr. Bol Marol Ben.

By; Moses Akuei!

Mr. Ben Marol, is a young, compassionate, and energetic business man who always interact with his fellow South Sudanese regardless of their background or races. Bol was born and raised from a humble family background in Aweil East of Northern Bhar el Ghazal. Bol passion and dreams of being a business man started in early 1998, from his village in Aweil East, despite the difficulties and challenges he faced in his journey as a young business man, he didn't just stop, he continued to pursue his dreams of being an entrepreneur until he achieved this feat few years ago.

Ben, story as a business man, is so inspiring, starting from being a fishmonger in 1998 to riding a bicycle from warawar to merem to go and buy goods and services in 2007-8, to being roadside seller of fuels in Juba, from 2011-12, to finally being CEO of Jinub Technology Ltd, and Ben Forex in 2016 and 2023 respectively, his story as a young business man is so inspiring that i can't leave it without sharing it with others to know that, whatever you do in life, if you put your mind, soul, and be committed to it, you can achieve it, and this is one of the reasons why God always bless the work of our hands.

Some of the few characteristics about Mr. Ben, that i know made him successful as an entrepreneur are:

1. Ben, always believe that being an entrepreneur is about taking the risks while trying out an idea or solving a problem.
2. He always accept that knowledge of product or service is a key in ensuring that an idea is successful. Such knowledge is what attracts consumers to keep coming back.
3. He is flexible and open minded individual.
4. He has the drive to be self starter and take on the challenges of running his own business.
5. Ben has a strong sense of self awareness, and he knows when he need to make hard decisions.

Mr. Ben, is a graduate from the School of Economic and Business Studies at the Stafford University of South Sudan, currently, he is pursuing his Masters from South Sudan prestigious institution, the University of Juba.

Thanks for reading 🙏.

30/04/2025

Sad News: Lightning Strike in Aulic Payam Claims Seven Lives

lightning strike during a rainstorm in Aulic Payam, Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, has left at least seven people dead. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening.

The victims include 30-year-old Akech Diing Athian and her two children, aged 4 and 7.

Also among the deceased are 33-year-old Akuol Thiik and her two young children, aged 4 years and 18 months, along with 9-year-old Ajak Garang Wol.

29/04/2025

🏆 | UCL semi-Finals First Leg Today!

⚽️ Arsenal vs PSG

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓?

29/04/2025

12/04/2025

Excitement as South Sudanese students sign out from Suez University in Egypt

Excitement filled the air as South Sudanese students successfully signed out from the faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering at Suez University in Cairo.

The graduands include Eng. Valentino Wol, Eng. Mario Nuer Yai Adim, Eng. Michael Diing Garang, Eng. David Dut Nguac, Eng. Yuel Jaldit Malith, and Eng. Diing Aher Arol, among others.

The remarkable fun day held on April 10, 2025, was attended by the South Sudanese community, supporting and celebrating the academic achievement of their own members.

While the event was also attended by student leaders, Chairman of Aweil Students' Association in Egypt, David Lual Malong was also on the occasion as the granduands are members of the association.

08/04/2025

Wife Congratulates Husband On Marrying Second Wife

In a surprising social media post and rare gesture, a South Sudanese woman, Josephine Abyei Tong Akech, congratulated her husband for marrying a second wife, sparked mixed reactions.

According to her Facebook post, Abyei expressed her utmost happiness and support for her husband’s decision to bring in another wife into the family.

“Congratulations my husband for bringing us our second wife,” her post reads.

The post instantly caught social media users’ attention, promptly sending her thoughtful wishes while terming her as a kind and true wife material.

In South Sudan, polygamy is culturally practiced in many communities, especially in the Jieng and the Nuer Cultures.