By No. 1 Citizen The Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at improving liquidity and operational cash management. According to a statement, this new framework is designed to streamline financial transactions by minimizing the need for physical cash and encouraging[Read More…]
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Health officials reassure of Malaria vaccine safety amid rumors
By James Innocent Health authorities in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State have reassured the public that the malaria vaccine is safe after rumours circulated that the vaccine was not safe. The Director of the County Health Department, Michael Lugala, has called for an end to misinformation regarding[Read More…]
UNDP, gov’t discuss development, governance
The newly appointed United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) representative in South Sudan, Dr. Mohamed Abchir discussed with First Vice President, Chairperson of the Governance Cluster, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, a key step towards establishing collaborative efforts on governance and development. The meeting served to reaffirm UNDP’s commitment to promoting inclusive,[Read More…]
Police arrest two suspects over defilement in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State police have confirmed the arrest of two men on Tuesday, accused of defiling a 12-year-old girl the previous night. The incident took place in Awerial County during a family gathering. According to Lakes State Police spokesman Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the young girl[Read More…]
New Juba Mayor tasked to improve sanitation, infrastructure
By Deng Ghai Deng The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has issued a clear mandate to Johnson Swaka, the newly appointed Mayor of Juba City Council. The governor emphasized the urgent need to address the city’s sanitation and infrastructure challenges. Swaka was sworn in as[Read More…]
Gov’t to safeguard online content
By Bosco Bush The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Service is set to launch a surveillance machine that will track content shared online by internet users. The motive is aimed to fight misinformation and disinformation shared online particularly by social media users across the country. Deputy Minister[Read More…]
US Envoy urges gov’t to declare stand on election
By Philip Buda Ladu The U.S. Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, is urging the transitional unity government (RTGoNU) to come out boldly and declare the elections’ conduct. Despite the National Election Commission (NEC) announcing December 22, 2024, as the date for the polls meant to conclude[Read More…]
SSPDF captures armed civilian over Nasir attack
By Deng Ghai Deng The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have reported the capture of an armed local civilian after an attack on their Wei-Yar-Adiu barracks in Nasir County on Thursday morning. Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the SSPDF spokesperson, confirmed that a group of armed young men[Read More…]
INSIGHT: Jadalla’s 100 days in office
By Deng Ghai Deng Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani is celebrating a significant milestone, his first 100 days since on May 3, 2024, taking office. During this period, Governor Jadalla launched an ambitious reform agenda designed to tackle financial mismanagement, streamline state operations, and enhance[Read More…]
Government institutions work like a family business where a father is the head and every relative has a position. This runs from the national government to the states, counties, Payams and bomas as well as Municipalities. Though each is supposed to be accountable, but it has never transpired. That’s why[Read More…]
Gov’t aware of ongoing border disputes-official
By Bosco Bush South Sudan government noted being aware of the ongoing border-related issues across the international boundaries. Undersecretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador John Samuel Bugo disclosed this on Wednesday. “Like any other country, we are very much concerned about what’s going on[Read More…]
CES rebuts claims of 20 teachers missed salary
By Kidega Livingstone Central Equatoria State Ministry of General Education and Instruction has denied allegations that about 20 teachers were denied payment of their October 2023 salary. In a statement, the Press Secretary of the State Ministry of General Education and Instruction, Kwajok Laku Kwajok, acknowledged that the issue[Read More…]
Japan provides $3.19 million for WFP’s crisis response
By Kidega Livingstone The government of Japan has committed $3.19 million to provide lifesaving food assistance to vulnerable populations in the country. Through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the contribution is a part of 1,150 metric tons of rice Japan has transported to the crisis-torn counties. According[Read More…]
South Sudan mourns liberation struggle figure, Gen. Bior Ajang
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan is mourning the death of Lt. Gen. Bior Ajang Duot, a prominent leader and former Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF). Ambassador John Samuel Bwogo, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji commissioner directed to address border issues with Uganda
By No. 1 Citizen Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has directed the newly appointed Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, David Lisi Christopher, to engage the neighbouring communities of Moyo and Yumbe districts in Uganda to address the border disputes. The governor urged the commissioner to cooperate[Read More…]
Political parties should not be threatened to boycott their participation in upcoming elections due perceived imbalances. It is not right, and parties shouldn’t be afraid of elections scheduled to take place on 22nd December 2024 at the end of the transitional period of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement. Sadly, the[Read More…]
Gov’t refutes reports of hunger deaths in Pibor
By Kidega Livingstone The government has contested claims of hunger-related deaths in the Pibor Administrative Area, saying the fatalities were due to diseases and flooding. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak, acknowledged the difficulties in the country but denied that hunger was the primary cause[Read More…]
Ministers defy parliamentary summons again
By Bosco Bush Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) session on Wednesday, August 14th, was disrupted as several key ministers summoned to address the country’s hunger and economic crises failed to appear. Last week, the TNLA resolved to summon 11 national ministers from the economic cluster to provide answers and[Read More…]
TENSION: Three SSPDF officers killed in Nasir
By Deng Ghai Deng & Bosco Bush At least three officers from South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have been killed in an ambush by unknown gunmen in Nasir County, Upper Nile State. Initial reports circulating online suggested that the local armed militia, known as The White Army, had[Read More…]
The tensions in Kajo-Keji remain high as the Ugandan People’s Defense Force (UPDF) continues to disturb the citizens living there for years. It is unclear what the Ugandan army exactly wants from the land belonging to the South Sudanese citizens. The Ugandan authorities should stand for the truth and stop[Read More…]