By William Madouk The Reconstituted Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) is facing a test of its legitimacy, as the parties to the 2018 peace deal remain tight-lipped on whether to extend the transitional period or hold elections. No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper has established that a high-level committee has[Read More…]
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President Kiir relieves Kajo-Keji County commissioner
Kajo-Keji county commissioner, Phanuel Dumo has been booted out of office in a presidential decree, read on state Broadcaster SSBC, Wednesday evening. Dumo was appointed a commissioner for Kajo-Keji County to replace an SPLM-IO nominee, Kenyi Eresto Michael. In separate decrees, the President relieved Hon. David Lisi Christopher from Central[Read More…]
Peace Monitor presents quarterly report to parliament
By Philip Buda Ladu Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC), on Tuesday, presented quarterly report on the status of the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). In his 14-page report, the interim chairperson, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Charles Tai Gituai highlighted some[Read More…]
Lafon appeals for urgent drug supply
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Lafon County, Eastern Equatoria State, are requesting immediate delivery of medical supplies to all primary healthcare units across the county. Visor Likali, a state legislator representing Lafon County, raised the concerns, stating that all primary healthcare centres in the county have run out of[Read More…]
Yei kicks off Malaria vaccination
By James Innocent The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has launched a malaria vaccination campaign at Yei River County. The event, which drew over 200 participants, including local authorities, medical workers, and mothers. Ayub Taban, working for[Read More…]
South Sudan ratifies Convention on Suppression of Terrorism Financing
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has ratified The International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. The decision was made during a Tuesday session and marks South Sudan’s formal commitment to enhancing international cooperation in preventing and combating the financing of[Read More…]
Telecom firms urged to invest in infrastructure, innovation to cut internet costs
By William Madouk Telecommunication companies operating in South Sudan have been urged to invest in infrastructure and technology that can help lower internet and phone call fees. According to the Internet Society South Sudan Chapter, statistics from Data Reportal show that South Sudan has 1.36 million internet users, with[Read More…]
Activist appointed as NRA deputy commissioner
By William Madouk The governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Simon Uber Mawut appointed former-governor’ foe – Samuel Garang Dut as the deputy commissioner for State Revenue Authority for admin and finance. Mr. Garang, who is also an activist, had been at loggerheads with the ex-governor, Tong Akeen Ngor,[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria bans sale of maize stalks
By Ijoo Bosco In a move to protect the local food supply, the Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Forestry in Eastern Equatoria state has issued a ministerial order banning the sale of maize stalks (silage) or fodder for animal feed. The order, which cites a presidential decree and a[Read More…]
Former Munuki FC Midfielder joins Benin League
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Joseph Loro Jele, captain of the South Sudan U-20 National Team, has signed a one-year deal with Asvo Football Club in the Benin Premier League. The move comes after a disappointing stint with Raising Stars FC in the Nigerian League. A versatile midfielder capable of[Read More…]
Lobong summons Pari leaders over closure of commissioner’s office
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State governor Louis Lobong Lojore on Tuesday summoned Lafon community leaders to address the youth aggression that led to the closure of the Lafon county commissioner’s office over the weekend. Elia John Alhaj, the state Minister of Information and Communication, described the incident as[Read More…]
Bishop Carlassare arrives in Juba ahead of installation in Bentiu
By Bosco Bush The newly appointed Bishop of Bentiu Diocese, Unity State, Christian Carlassare on Tuesday arrived in Juba from Rumbek ahead of his installation ceremony in Bentiu due August 11, 2024. On June 3, Pope Francis established the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu and appointed Bishop Christian Carlassare, who[Read More…]
Parliament summons Security Ministers over surge in gun violence
By Deng Ghai Deng Members of Parliament have decided to summon the country’s security ministers for explanations and potential solutions amid a troubling surge in gun violence in the capital, Juba. They are the Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs, Minister of Interior and Minister of National Security. The[Read More…]
PROGRESS: Ruto commends Tumaini Initiative’s immense achievement
By Bosco Bush Kenyan President, William Samoei Ruto expressed optimism about the progress of the Tumaini Initiative for peace in South Sudan. Amidst speculations of impediments to the process, the Kenyan President who doubles as the guarantor for the Tumaini peace initiative noted that the initiative has achieved “immense[Read More…]
HUNGER: Over 40 die in Greater Pibor Administrative Area
By Deng Ghai Deng Greater Pibor Administrative Area has been gripped by a devastating hunger crisis, with over 40 reported deaths due to starvation. The dire situation has captured the attention of national and international bodies as the local government and humanitarian agencies scramble to address the escalating emergency.[Read More…]
Kiir urged to fulfill promises made at beginning of year
By Bosco Bush Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), a prominent civil society organization, has called on President Salva Kiir Mayardit to fulfil the promises he made during his address at the opening of the new government term in January. According to Ter Manyang, the Executive Director of CPA,[Read More…]
Police officer ends life over domestic dispute
By Yang Ater Authorities have confirmed that a police officer has committed suicide in Wulu County, Lakes State, following a reported argument with his wife. According to Major Elijah Mabor Makuach, the Lakes State police spokesperson, the deceased officer was identified as 42-year-old Sergeant Mathew Madool, who took his[Read More…]
Awerial boosts fish trade
By Yang Ater Authorities in Awerial County, Lakes State, have launched a new business center for salted fish in Mingkaman town. The initiative is aimed at supporting the local fishmongers and streamlining the export of salted fish to the rest of East Africa. For years, the fish mongers in[Read More…]
South Sudan businessman shot dead in Uganda
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A South Sudanese businessman, identified as Wani Alfred, was shot dead on Sunday evening between 8 and 9 pm at Kaguru Market in Palorinya Refugee Settlement in Obongi District. Samuel Bimbaza Hashaka, Obongi District Resident Commissioner, said the deceased was shot along with a colleague[Read More…]
Parliament renews summon to Africano Mande
By Deng Ghai Deng The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has renewed its call for Africano Mande, the Commissioner General of the South Sudan National Revenue Authority (NRA), to appear before the House after he failed to attend a scheduled session last week. On July 26, the TNLA had[Read More…]