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…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan’s women’s football powerhouse, Yei Joint Stars FC, has secured a major signing with the acquisition of Ugandan Women’s National Football Team player, Lilian Mutuuzo from Kampala Queens.  Mutuuzo, a talented and energetic forward born in 2002, inked a one-year contract on Sunday, June[Read More…]

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…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   The national Minister of Finance and Planning inhaled hot air on the floor of parliament on Tuesday as MPs grilled him about the long overdue salaries. According to the lawmakers, government employees had gone for 8 months without pay. Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, who gasped[Read More…]

  By William Madouk   Wildlife traffickers and poachers in the country have been warned to desist from the practices or face stringent punitive actions. President Salva Kiir on Tuesday, put the enemies of Wildlife on notice, saying severe punishment will be meted to individuals engaging in the illicit business.[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   National member of Parliament (MP) expressed outrage on the assembly floor, on Monday, following shooting of a 12-year-old boy by an army officer, in Juba. The incident at Midan Jamus playground in Munuki residential area, has reignited concerns over the misuse of firearms by some[Read More…]

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…]

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…]

By Kiden Stella   President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday, 24th June 2024, relieved two key political figures in the Revitalized Government of National Unity. In Republican Decree, the President laid off Northern Bahr El Ghazal State governor, Tong Akeen Ngor, and national minister of trade and Industry, William Anyuon[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   The newly appointed governor of Jonglei State has sought God’s grace before taking office, due Monday. According to the governor’s press Unit, His Excellency, Mahjoub Biel Turuk, on Sunday, joined the faithful at St Andrew’s Cathedral for service, in Bor. In a statement obtained by this[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Although government of South Sudan rolled out free and compulsory education at primary and secondary levels at public schools, parents still deep hands into their pockets to pay some cash. This act jumbles the mind of many, why they still part with money when schools are[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance and other holdout groups insist on the Unity Government to support the Tumaini Initiative for lasting peace and stability. In a joint press statement, proponents suggest that the Tumaini Initiative offers the only vital opportunity to leverage the suffering of citizens.[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   The council of ministers, on Friday, approved a new Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) establishing treaty, replacing the old one. The new treaty, adopted by Heads of State and Government during the 14th Ordinary Session of the IGAD Summit held in Djibouti on June 12,[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu/UNMISS   Persistent violence by armed groups in Yei and Lainya counties due to disintegration of the National Salvation Front (NAS) rebels, is causing fears. Communities and local authorities in the two counties of Central Equatoria State raised worries during a visit by United Nations peacekeeping mission[Read More…]