By Ustaz Mark Bang Whether we live indoors or outdoors, the universe is unfavorable, whether we call conferences or World Summits to cease environmental degradation, universe is unfavorable, whether stopping scientific discoveries, advancement in technological development, exploiting natural resources, atomic evolution, wars and conflicts, and emission of toxic gases,[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Parties to announce election fate on Monday
By Philip Buda Ladu Parties to the Revitalized Peace Agreement and roadmap are set to finalize signing a document to determine the conduct of the December 2024 elections. The presidency will endorse the document and unveil it on Monday, next week. Chairman of the High-Level Standing Committee for Revitalized Peace[Read More…]
Civil Society, media not enemies-Official
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudanese government has endorsed the tireless work of civil society organizations and media operators in the country. Suzan Deng, who represented the Ministry of Presidential Affairs said government cannot work without the Civil Society and the media in development of a nation. “All of us[Read More…]
CSOs Validate spotlight report on SDG 16 in South Sudan
By Kidega Livingstone Civil Society Platform on Peacebuilding and State Building has validated South Sudan’s Sustainable Development Goals 16 as part of the voluntary national review process. The initiative underscores commitment of the CSOs to achieving peace, justice, and strong institutions in alignment with the South Sudan Vision 2040.[Read More…]
Dr. Machar, Gituai discuss status of peace deal
By Rehan Ajuet Moun First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and the interim chairperson of RJMEC, Maj. Gen Charles Tai Gituai on Wednesday, discussed the implementation of the 2018 peace deal. According FVP’s press unit, Dr. Machar and RJMEC teams mulled over the deployment of the Necessary Unified Forces,[Read More…]
Elon Musk’s Starlink, South Sudan gov’t, sign deal
By Philip Buda Ladu The government of South Sudan has signed an agreement with Starlink Services for a Satellite Landing Rights License, securing reliable and affordable mobile broadband satellite internet connectivity across the country. Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by Starlink Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American aerospace company[Read More…]
Parliament refers 10m US Dollar peace fund saga to committee
By William Madouk Assembly business committee (ABC) has referred a controversial transfer of 10 million US Dollars peace fund saga to a Specialized Committee. National Legislative Assembly spokesperson, Oliver Mori said that the ABC deliberated on the matter, in an extraordinary meeting before referring it to the committee.[Read More…]
School land saga spikes more fire
By William Madouk A row pitting the National Ministry of General Education and Instructions against Central Equatoria State minister of Education has flared more barbs. Mr. Cirisio Zakaria Lado, who hold the threat at one end of the drama is far from being at liberty. National Minister of General[Read More…]
AU praises South Sudan on improved peace,
By Rehan Ajuet Moun African Union’s Peace and Security Council applauded South Sudan’s leadership for improved peace and stability across the country. According to Presidential press unit, the AU delegation on Wednesday held a meeting with President Salva Kiir at state house, J1. “The African Union peace and Security[Read More…]
UNCERTAINTY Soars over 2024 elections
By William Madouk A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the conduct of general elections in 2024, according to Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission’s Interim chairperson, Maj-Gen Charles Tai Gituai, is in dilemma over the exercise. Gituai exhibited his doubts openly while speaking[Read More…]
Welcome to a court case between a rat and the lion
There have been several court cases but this one is different, it brings the big and small together to discuss some things, matters of life and death. If the rat wins, the lion will eat him up, the rat will be his snack. If the rat loses, he will lose[Read More…]
IF I WERE YOU
I would not mistreat foreigners. I believe you agree with me that you are not doing very well in dealing with foreigners. Foreigners are human beings like you and I. Why should you mistreat them as if animals, even animals must not be mistreated? See how you take big money[Read More…]
This time around citizens need peace since elections are approaching each day that passes, counting down its move. The country should be protected from all kinds of atrocities and scaring citizens all the time with no impact does not make sense at all. Let’s start with those who defect from[Read More…]
Parliament ratifies Ethiopia-South Sudan Road Financing Agreement
By Philip Buda Ladu National Assembly has finally ratified the road financing agreement worth $738 million, between the Ethiopia and South Sudan. Before approval, yesterday, the lawmakers discussed the bilateral agreement which was differed twice over absence of concerned ministers. Initially tabled by the Minister of Justice, Ruben Madol,[Read More…]
Yei Joint Stars FC signs Ugandan forward for boost
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan’s women’s football powerhouse, Yei Joint Stars FC, has secured a major signing with the acquisition of Ugandan Women’s National Football Team player, Lilian Mutuuzo from Kampala Queens. Mutuuzo, a talented and energetic forward born in 2002, inked a one-year contract on Sunday, June[Read More…]
South Sudan thrives with over 5.8 million wildlife
By William Madouk First-ever national wildlife census unveiled marveling statistic, calling for conservation strengthening of iconic species grappling of extinction and human-induced threats. President Salva Kiir Mayardit, who declared the wildlife population standing at 5.8 million, said the flora and fauna, equally need preservation to boost tourism. “South Sudan[Read More…]
Finance minister sweet-talks MPs over salary delays
By Philip Buda Ladu The national Minister of Finance and Planning inhaled hot air on the floor of parliament on Tuesday as MPs grilled him about the long overdue salaries. According to the lawmakers, government employees had gone for 8 months without pay. Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, who gasped[Read More…]
WARNING: President Kiir places poachers on notice
By William Madouk Wildlife traffickers and poachers in the country have been warned to desist from the practices or face stringent punitive actions. President Salva Kiir on Tuesday, put the enemies of Wildlife on notice, saying severe punishment will be meted to individuals engaging in the illicit business.[Read More…]
WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE GOOD GOVERNANCE
Ustaz Mark Bang A good governance minimizes corruption, considers opinions of the minority, listens to the oppressed in decision-making process, and responds to the needs of the community. We have the governance but lack the characteristics that we’re going to look at shortly. Now, the term good governance has[Read More…]
Al-Merriekh FC Juba releases eight players before transfer window closures
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Al-Merriekh FC Juba has announced the release of eight players from its squad in a move to free up space for new signings before the transfer window closes on June 30th at midnight (CAT). The released players include notable names like former national team defender[Read More…]