By Bida Elly David   In light of the escalating Sudanese conflict and the growing number of returnees and refugees seeking safety, the cabinet passed a $1.8billion-dollar budget for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to respond to the crisis. This came after the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   Conflicts between different communities have persisted throughout history, in South Sudan. The intercommunal conflicts have often arisen from deep-rooted divisions, simmering tensions, and grievances that passed down from one generation to another. They have torn apart communities, eroded social cohesion, and prolonged cycles of violence and[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Chairperson of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standard, Dr. Kuorwel Kuai Korwel has warned clearing agencies against issuing fake documents to allow cargo entrances into the country. He made the remark after meeting members of Clearing Agents in Nimule town to iron out mishaps, understand[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Young people have been encouraged to assume leadership roles and actively participate in peacebuilding efforts in a bid to foster positive change in society. The call was made on Friday during commemoration of the Martin Luther King Day in Juba. Animu Athiei Risasi, the founder[Read More…]

  By William Madouk   Enforcement of Financial Act 2023-2024 has resulted in a significant surge in merchandise prices due to the heightened taxes imposed on imported goods. Deng Daniel, the Chairman of the South Sudan Clearing Agents Freight Forwarding Association, revealed that the parking yard is currently brimming with[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   South Sudan government signs a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egypt to enhance military cooperation between the two countries. The agreement followed a visit of South Sudanese Minister of Defense and Federal Affairs, Chol Thon Balok to Egypt for the Egyptian Defense Expose Summit in 2023.[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark A significant statistic of civil servants in the country have reportedly not received their salaries for July 2023, despite the money being released by the national ministry of finance. Civil servants in Kajo Keji County, last week, urged the national and state governments to address the[Read More…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam   Council of Ministers has ratified trade economic and trade cooperation agreement between South Sudan and Chinese government. Speaking after the first cabinet meeting this year, information minister Michael Makuei Lueth, said the agreement was signed on 2011 but it could not be presented for some[Read More…]

By William Madouk   All export goods from Uganda must have quality certificate before entering South Sudan, a move aimed to combat products unfit for human consumption. The decision comes as part of South Sudan’s efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of the citizens as well as promote fair[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   The United States of America has urged South Sudan  leaders to uphold the dreams and aspirations of the people that led to the 2011 independence. Despite the challenges faced by the Country, the US envoy to South Sudan Ambassador Michael J. Adler said they remain[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan National Bureau of Standard has launched an investigation into three trucks carrying assorted food items at Nimule border. This came after the standards regulatory authority suspected the consignments in 40 ft containers – approximately 60 tons from the United Arab Emirates might have forged[Read More…]