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Parliament ratifies Ethiopia-South Sudan Road Financing Agreement

By Philip Buda Ladu   National Assembly has finally ratified the road financing agreement worth $738 million, between the Ethiopia and South Sudan. Before approval, yesterday, the lawmakers discussed the bilateral agreement which was differed twice over absence of concerned ministers. Initially tabled by the Minister of Justice, Ruben Madol,[Read More…]

South Sudan thrives with over 5.8 million wildlife

By William Madouk   First-ever national wildlife census unveiled marveling statistic, calling for conservation strengthening of iconic species grappling of extinction and human-induced threats. President Salva Kiir Mayardit, who declared the wildlife population standing at 5.8 million, said the flora and fauna, equally need preservation to boost tourism. “South Sudan[Read More…]

Parliament approves gov’t trade agreement with China

By Kidega Livingstone   National Legislative Assembly has enacted Economic, Trade, and Technical Cooperation agreement between governments of South Sudan and China. The agreement, which is mainly for trade development, was tabled by Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Ruben Madol. The minister explained that the agreement follows President Salva Kiir’s[Read More…]

Parliament pursues National agricultural projects for economic recovery

By Philip Buda Ladu   National Legislative Assembly has embarked on feasibility studies of dormant national agricultural schemes, to restore food security and tame economic crises. The Assembly specialized committee for agriculture and food security, on Monday, submitted a fact-finding report to the August House for deliberation and adoption. Chaired[Read More…]

Al-Merreikh FC Bentiu Ramps Up Pre-Season Training for CEACAFA

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Al-Merreikh FC Bentiu, South Sudan’s representative in the upcoming Council of East Africa and Central Africa Football Association (CEACAFA) club zonal competition has intensified its pre-season training sessions.  Coach Ramsey Sebit Lomoro revealed outline of their plans to No.1 Citizens Daily Newspaper in an interview[Read More…]