By Mamer Abraham Opposition parties, civil society and peace monitoring bodies are expressing concerns about a shrinking political and civic space due to restrictions on political and civil activities. With barely 15 months to the general elections in 2024, enabling an environment where citizens can freely communicate and organize activities[Read More…]
Year: 2023
South Sudan’s political space favors one party- UN
By Charles K Mark Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Nicolas Haysom has told the UN Security Council that the current political atmosphere in the country favors one party. South Sudan is to conduct its first election at the end[Read More…]
Parliament finally passes Election Bill
By Bida Elly David Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) passed the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023, guaranteeing the possibility of conducting elections in 2024. The bill will be presented to the president for assent. In the Bill, the number of Members of Parliament shall be increased to[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Peace agreement at stake- Oyet
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan’s main opposition party cites hitches in implementation of 2018 revitalised peace agreement, saying the process is at risk. Deputy Chairman of SPLM-IO and first deputy speaker of the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA), Nathaniel Oyet Pierino is urging guarantors to intervene. Oyet pointed at[Read More…]
A lesson in accountability: The removal of the Acting JCC Mayor
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a striking move aimed at curbing the rampant abuse of power by public officials, Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony issued a gubernatorial decree on Friday, revoking the assignment of Emmanuel Khamis Richard, the commissioner of Lainya County, from being caretaker mayor of Juba city council. This[Read More…]
Win or lose, survival of the fittest in a savaging world (Part 3)
This time, I was traveling to a certain part of the country. I want to see my mother and siblings there. It has been three years since I left them to look for greener pastures, but it has never been easy for me. Mum has always prayed for me to[Read More…]
Activist warns MPs against scrapping youth, women elections provisions
By Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has appealed to National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) not to tamper with allocations for people with disabilities and youth, in the national election bill. CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmond Yakani, expressed concern over some parliamentarians, who, he said, intent to use the[Read More…]
Counties receive over 300 physical structures
By Mamer Abraham United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have handed at least 333 structures to the ten states of South Sudan. Enhancing Community Resilience and Local Governance Project (ECRP) Project Manager, John Nyirenda listed projects implemented by the two partner organisations.[Read More…]
Bakers given ultimatum to increase bread size
By Hou Akot Hou Bakers in Aweil town of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, South Sudan, have been told to increase the size of loaf of bread or be forced to shut down business. The ultimatum to the bread makers came following a meeting that was held between the traders[Read More…]
SSNMC party names Akobo chairperson
By Manas James South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) party has named Opiew Opiew Gilo as its chairperson in Akobo County. This appointment was made by Elijah Mocnom Wuor, the Jonglei State chairperson of SSNMC, a member party of the coalition group South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), on Friday.[Read More…]
SPLM-IO state official raises concerns over elections
By Manas James A senior official from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) has expressed skepticism regarding the readiness to conduct free and fair elections at the end of the transitional period, next year. Michael Bol Gatdor, the Jonglei State SPLM-IO party secretary-general, highlights lack of political will to[Read More…]
Government announces scholarship opportunity
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Gazal state announces scholarships to students to study in Ethiopia. The state director for quality assurance, Gabriel Ater Ather notified that those who completed ordinary school certificate in 2022, qualify for the scholarship. According to the director, the state ministry of general education[Read More…]
South Sudan rating climb in Africa, global basketball
By William Madouk South Sudan men’s national basketball team has climbed up the FIBA Men’s World ranking index, moving from position 62 to 31, and top in the African continent. In the latest FIBA updated table, the Bright Stars have been ranked at position 31 after Japan, Iran, Lebanon, China,[Read More…]
Former Pochalla SSPDF commander dies in attack
By Manas James Former commander of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Pochalla County has been killed in an attack at his residence. According to police, Col. Okony Okwom Othow was killed on Sunday, when soldiers were search for a prisoner who escaped from detention. Pochalla County police inspector,[Read More…]
Rise, fall of Juba city Mayor
By William Madouk Removal of acting mayor, Emmanuel Richard Khamis has sparked debate among the residents of Juba City, as multitudes believe he made magical strides to change the face of the city in the shortest time of his tenure, others are feasting over his sudden downfall. No. 1 Citizen[Read More…]
Civil society opposes transfer of funds to states
By Charles K Mark A coalition of civil society has urged the national government not to transfer money to states that have not presented budgets for the fiscal year. In national budget validation workshop, last week, activists demanded that ministry of finance and planning should restrict remitting funds to state[Read More…]
Kiir holds strategy to end Sudan war
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has a strategy of restoring peace in neighboring Sudan which he intends to unveil a United Nations’ General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The President traveled, on Sunday, to New York, where he intends to unveil the layouts of bringing Sudan[Read More…]
Juba City Council partners on waste management
By Charles K. Mark Juba City Council has partnered with Central Equatoria Business Union (CEBU) to address cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation issues. The partnership aims to develop effective waste management mechanisms, conduct civic education and explore policy frameworks for waste regulation. Acting Mayor Emmanuel Khamis, before his removal from the[Read More…]
SPLM bigwig quits party
By William Madouk A senior member of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), in Warrap State, has resigned from the party to pursue political activism. Dr. Jong Anthony Deng, who held various government positions in Warrap State, said he left Salva Kiir’s party to explore new political opportunities. “I want to[Read More…]
Court adjourns Ayii’s case hearing, till next week
By William Madouk Caged businessman, Ayii Duang Ayii’s appearance at Malakia High Court has been postponed till next week. Ayii failed to appear in court on Thursday, leaving a crowd that had convened to witness the hearing, in dilemma but this outlet later learnt that hiccups between Juba Central[Read More…]