By Bosco Bush   A Member of Parliament representing Central Equatoria State at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has called for a comprehensive audit of the parliament’s accounts and operations. Hon. Benjamin Anyang raised the issue during Tuesday’s ordinary session, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability and transparency within[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   For the second time in a row, The Bright lost 3:2 to South Africa in the African Cup of qualifiers played in a fully parked Juba stadium on Tuesday evening. In a game where the first half was dominated by South Africa, the Bafana Bafana[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has summoned eight national ministers and relevant authorities to answer questions on the security and territorial sovereignty of South Sudan. This decision comes in response to lawmakers’ concerns over escalating border encroachments, insecurity, and killings. During Tuesday’s assembly sitting[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Justice Ruben Madol Arol, has tabled the National Examination Council Act 2011 (Amendment Bill, 2024) to the national parliament in its first reading stage during Monday’s assembly sitting No. 40/2024. The amendment bill provides for the conformity of the[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Former press secretary in the Office of the President, Ateny Wek Ateny, expressed dissatisfaction over the interruption by national security officials that led to the cancellation of Twic Mayardit community elections. On Sunday, security personnel believed to be members of the national security service interrupted Twic[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Emeritus Bishop Nathanial Garang Anyieth Jangdit is currently receiving intensive medical care at a hospital in Nairobi after being diagnosed with a severe case of malaria. Philip Maluak Deng, Secretary of Information for Jonglei Internal Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), confirmed[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   The arrest of journalist Ruot George on Monday has sparked widespread condemnation from South Sudan’s journalism community. The arrest follows a defamation case filed by The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) against George, who has been vocal in his criticisms of the Union’s[Read More…]

By Dogga Morris and Bosco Bush   South Sudan Meteorological Service has forecasted that heavy rainfall is expected across much of Western Bahr el Ghazal State in the next seven days. The forecast indicates that wetter conditions will prevail over most parts of the country from September 10th to 17th,[Read More…]

By William Madouk                                            The recent proposal by a Member of Parliament Changkuoth Bichiock Reth to suspend the oil-for-development initiative to clear salary arrears for civil servants has been opposed by the Association of South Sudan Contractors (ASSCO). Malish Martin, chair of ASSCO, has publicly opposed the idea, arguing that[Read More…]

By William Madouk   The Permanent Mission of the Republic of South Sudan to the United Nations has dismissed a recently circulated “wealth tracking list” document as fraudulent. The mission clarified that the document was not authored by the UN Sanctions Committee or its panel of experts. In a statement,[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Members of Parliament have identified that there is lack of an independent institution responsible for implementing the “Appropriation Act” to ensure budget discipline. Lawmakers stated that without such an institution, the operationalization of the budget could face challenges, potentially undermining fiscal accountability and effective governance.[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   A peace dialogue between Panyijar County in Unity State and Yirol East County in Lakes State concluded on Thursday, September 5th focusing on pressing issues such as cattle raiding, revenge attacks, and gender-based violence. Organized by the Ministry of Peacebuilding in collaboration with PAX, a[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Executive Director of the Community Empowerment Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has condemned and expressed deep concern over the ongoing decline of civic space in the country. His remarks come in the wake of the recent abduction of two civil society activists in Yei River County,[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   A former South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) officer has emerged among the top performers in the recently announced Secondary 4 (S4) results in Northern Bahr El Ghazal. In Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, out of over 2,000 students who sat the exams, 114 achieved[Read More…]

By William Madouk   UAP Insurance is facing a potentially strong legal challenge from former employees who were dismissed. In October last year, the company terminated the contracts of at least ten national staff members after they advocated for improved wages. This decision contradicts a directive from the Ministry of[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   In the remote area of Greater Kapoeta, South Sudan, a gold rush has almost turned the region upside down. What began as a promising opportunity has quickly become a major problem for the local community and the country’s economy. “Initially, the gold trade was seen[Read More…]