By Bosco Bush   South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly is to probe allegations of malpractices and corruption by telecommunication companies in the country. The leading telecom Companies operation in South Sudan are MTN South Sudan, Zain, and Digital. In a regular sitting on Tuesday, August 13th, the parliament deliberated[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   A Member of Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has voiced concerns over the alarming reports of encroachment into South Sudan by Ugandans. Speaking during Tuesday’s sitting, John Agany Deng representing Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State called for immediate government intervention. On Monday[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   South Sudan Political Parties Council (PPC) has approved a new Election Code of Conduct for registered political parties in the country. Eng. James Akol Zakayo, the PPC Chairperson, announced to the press on Tuesday, outlining the significance of this regulatory measure in overseeing party activities[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Revitalized Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) and National Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, on Monday, reviewed progress of the Revitalized Peace Agreement. The National Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ruben Madol Arol and Chairperson of Revitalized Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, Amb.[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has passed Procurement and Disposal of Assets Regulations, 2024, in a move aimed at addressing malpractices and corruption in government asset management. The document was first presented to the parliament by former Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Awow[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   The recent string of aircraft incidents in Upper Nile Region has provoked a lawmaker to call on Parliament to summon transport and civil aviation authorities to address the rampant plane accidents. MP. Reth Mach Thor, representing Nasir County Constituency in Upper Nile State on the[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Vice President for Economic Cluster calls for stringent penalties, possibility, death sentences to deter money laundering and financing of terrorism. Dr. James Wani Igga said this while addressing a training event organized by the South Sudan Financial Intelligence Unit in Juba. Considering the importance to combat[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   The U.S. government has pledged an additional $95 million in humanitarian assistance to South Sudan. U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan Michael J. Adler and USAID Mission Director Kate Crawford, announced Monday. This new funding, through USAID, will support to over 700,000 individuals in the country’s[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   South Sudan National Security Act 2014 (Amendment Bill – 2024) is poised to automatically become law, according to the Transitional Constitution provision. This follows passage of the Bill by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) and subsequent submission to President Salva Kiir. The bill, passed[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   The commissioners of Lainya, Yei River, and Morobo held a meeting with United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), officials on development projects for the respective counties. The breakfast meeting, organized by UNMISS in Juba, explored collaborative initiatives to drive progress and improve the lives of[Read More…]

By William Madouk   A resident of Gudele block six in Juba was shot and injured by a group of unidentified criminals on Saturday night. According to a close relative of the victim, Barjok Maduok, the incident occurred around 11 PM as the victim, Dut Angok Dut, also known as[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   A Member of Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Juol Nhomngek Daniel has cautioned against going for mass protests to address the country’s issues. The MP expressed doubts about the potential for a successful and peaceful nationwide demonstration, citing a lack of unity among the South Sudanese[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael Adler, and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director, Kate Crawford, unveiled a new health initiative aimed at supporting orphans and vulnerable children living with HIV. The project, named ‘Hayatna’, in Arabic meaning “our lives” represents a[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, Santo Loku Pio, has cautioned politicians against interfering in the internal affairs of the Bari Community Association (BCA). Bishop Pio’s call came during a Thanksgiving prayer event held at the Bari Community Center on Saturday, August 10.[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Murle community has submitted a petition to African Parks South Sudan, demanding a 5 percent share of proceeds from Boma Park wildlife scenery, a similar arrangement to oil-producing areas. The petition, signed by paramount chief Logidang Lotiboy, community leader Jacob Nganto, youth leader James Allan, and[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Flooding nightmare in Jebel Lado has deepened, forcing thousands of residents to abandon their homes and seek shelter on higher ground. Families were spotted rowing boats packed with their belongings as they desperately fled the rising floodwaters. “We only get a piece of iron sheet and[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have been accused of beating and chasing away 15 civilian farmers in, Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, in a latest encroachment claim. According to Kenyi Henry John, the Chairperson of the Kajo-Keji County Youth, the incident started two weeks ago[Read More…]