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…]
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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…]
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…]
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…]
AfDB launches $9.3 million TVET Project
By Kidega Livingstone African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has launched a technical and vocational education training (TVET) project in South Sudan, targeting out-of-school youth. The initiative comes at a time, a statistics shows over 2.8 million children in the country are not enrolled in school, while only 2.2 million[Read More…]
South Sudan, Uganda commit to enhanced border cooperation
By Ijoo Bosco South Sudan and Uganda hold a three-day dialogue on strengthening regional cooperation for disease prevention, detection, and response. Convened at Nimule, the meeting attracted government representatives, health partners and other stakeholders, from the two countries. The coordination meeting provided a platform to discuss various matters aimed[Read More…]
UN Chief urges parties to agree on electoral procedures
By No. 1 Citizen United Nations Secretary-General has called on parties in South Sudan to agree on procedures and timeline for conducting peaceful, free, fair, and credible elections. In a report presented to UN Security Council, António Guterres acknowledged that the Transitional Government of National Unity has continued to[Read More…]
Economic Empowerment projects to benefit over 48,000 people
By Kidega Livingstone Government and partners sign commitment to accelerate implementation South Sudan Women’s Social and Economic Empowerment Project (SSWSEEP). The Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare represented the government in the project which aims to empower mainly women and girls in the country. According to the agreement,[Read More…]
CES teachers start receiving salary
By William Madouk Payment of teachers’ salaries for the month of October has begun in Central Equatoria State. The National Ministry of General Education dispatched a salary overseeing committee to screen the payroll for ghost names and eliminate the names of unclassified staff. According to the state Education Ministry,[Read More…]
Parliament to probe telecom companies
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…]
MP urges quick solution to border encroachment
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…]
MILESTONE: Political Parties Council passes election Code of Conduct
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…]
RJMEC, Minister of Justice review Revitalized Peace Agreement Implementation
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…]