By William Madouk   Somalia has become the newest and the eighth member of the East African Community on Friday, this year. The entry of Somalia into EAC comes just over a year after admission of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the regional bloc. Mogadishu was approved by[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has taken over as new chairperson of the East African Community. President Kiir will serve in the top leadership position of the regional bloc, responsible for overseeing and guiding its affairs for the next year. This is the first time[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Episcopal Church of South Sudan in a communiqué, reiterates a call for reopening of the Church in Bor. ECSS Primate of Juba, His Grace Archbishop Dr. Justin Badi Arama, and others lament that the faithful of the diocese have been worshipping under trees since the[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   A study by the International Organization for Migration has revealed that IDPs with adequate housing are three times less likely to rely on humanitarian assistance and twice as to have stable incomes. The study published by the IOM’s Global Data Institute (GDI) in partnership with Georgetown[Read More…]

By William Madouk   East African Business Council (EABC) has embarked on a 2-day training for members of the business community in South Sudan on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocols. The sensitization workshop held in Juba aimed at promoting intra-African trade by raising awareness of AfCFTA. It was[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Leadership of the Anglican Church has called on the unity government to take immediate action towards activating the election bodies to prepare for the highly anticipated 2024 national elections. The clerics made the call on Thursday after concluding their House of Bishops meeting in Juba.[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Central Equatoria Business Union (CEBU) has donated 40 solar panels of 150 watts each to Yei Civil Hospital, as a part of its social corporate responsibility. The donation of the solar panel will rejuvenate the deplorable situation of the hospital by powering the maternity ward[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   United Nations has warned that South Sudan is on track to face a severe humanitarian crisis, next year. Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Nicolas Haysom said there is urgent need for intervention to prevent the catastrophic consequences that could befall the country. “South[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has called for an investigation on alleged involvement of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Abyei attacks. Early this week, Troika countries called on the government to withdraw its army from Abyei Administrative Area following a fatal[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Sudan’s Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC), calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and genuine peace talks to resolve the root cause of conflict. Members the political party on Wednesday concluded a joint consultation meeting in Juba where the made the call. In a meeting[Read More…]

By Staff writer   President, Salva Kiir Mayardit arrived Arusha, in Tanzania for East African Community (EAC) Heads of State Summit, where he is expected to assume the chairmanship of the bloc. The tenure of President Evariste Ndayhimiye of Burundian comes to an end while South Sudan takes over with[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   National Drug and Food Control Authority worries over prevalence of drug abuse by schoolchildren throughout the country. Dr. Mawien Atem, NDA’s Secretary General highlights the physical, mental, and emotional health effects drag abuse on young people, warning that the silent practice kills the generation. He[Read More…]