By Philip Buda Ladu   Council of Ministers has endorsed a memo on boosting bilateral relations and cooperation in various investment fields between South Sudan and Belarus. Minister of Investment, Dr. Dhieu Mathok Diing presented the memo to the council of ministers, on Friday. The memo was in regard to[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Disgruntled bodyguards to the former governor of Jonglei state, Denay Jock Chagor, rocked gunfire on Friday evening and raided armory.   According to the state information Minister, Nyamar Lony Thickot, the group forcibly entered the armory at Chogar’s residence and parted with several firearms. The incident[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Bishop Yohana Benjamin of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan has called on political leaders to shun corruption and work for the greater good of the nation. The cleric made the remark during a homily, at thanksgiving ceremony for university graduates in Juba, over the[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Child Rights Civil Society Coalition (CRC) has partnered with Ugandan Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) to bolster budget monitoring and expenditure tracking (BMET) capabilities of civil society organizations and the media in South Sudan. CRC, with funding from Save the Children, organized a four-day training[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Council of Ministries has approved the National Youth Development Policy 2024, which aims to create an environment enabling young people to reach their potential. This came after the minister of Youth and Sport, Dr. Jospeh Geng Akech presented the youth policy before the cabinet chaired by[Read More…]

By Ngor Deng Matem   Central Bank governor Dr. James Alic, on May 31, 2024 discussed leadership experiences cooperation with the Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge during a visit to the KBK headquarters. The two bank leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and explored areas where the CBK[Read More…]

By William Madouk   United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General (UNSRSG), Nicholas Haysom, has urged for speedy intervention measures to quell outbreak of violence in Malakal town of Upper Nile state. In a press statement seen by this outlet, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan said they were[Read More…]

  By Philip Buda Ladu   In an effort to address national examination malpractices, the Council of ministers have approved a bill that seeks to amend the National Examination Council Act 2011 (as amended) by incorporating a legal framework to punish exam violators. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Justice[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan received 645,000 doses of the R21 malaria vaccine on Friday. The arrival marks a significant step in the fight against malaria, a leading cause of death in the country. The vaccines will be distributed across 28 counties bearing the highest malaria burden. Children[Read More…]

By William Madouk   The Government of South Sudan and the non-signatory parties to the revitalized peace agreement are currently participating in a trust and confidence-building session led by clerics and academics in Nairobi, Kenya. This initiative follows a proposal from a civil society group to promote confidence-building through an[Read More…]

By William Madouk   In a move to bolster the Bank of South Sudan’s (BoSS) powers and functions, President Salva Kiir has declared the central bank an autonomous institution, free from political interference. Through a Presidential Order announced on the state-owned SSBC radio and television, Kiir stated that the BoSS[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan cabinet on Friday passed a strict guideline for officials seeking an audience with President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Under the revised guidelines, government post holders must now follow a verification and approval process before being granted access to the president’s office. The changes come after[Read More…]

President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday evening declared the Bank of South Sudan as an independent Government Institution in terms of its powers and functions. According to the head of the state, the institution must operate without any interference from other Government institutions and individuals. President Salva Kiir’s Republican Order[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Lawmakers in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have adopted several resolutions in response to an urgent motion regarding cattle-related atrocities in an effort to address the issue. Key among the resolutions the MPs recommended in their deliberations was the introduction of community policing, especially[Read More…]

By Sasuk Taban   About nine million people, including 4.9 million children, 2.2 million women, and 1.4 million individuals with disabilities are in dire need of humanitarian assistance, according to the latest UNICEF’s 2024 Humanitarian Action for Children report. The report cites multiple compounding factors driving the crisis, including ongoing[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   A new European Union-funded project is set to benefit more than 230,000 people in the states of Jonglei, Upper Nile, and Unity in South Sudan. The 6.3-million-euro initiative, which started in January 2024, aims to build resilient communities and empower the country towards peace and prosperity.[Read More…]

By No. 1 Citizen   Association for Media Development in South Sudan (ADMISS) has urged parliament’s spokesperson to withdraw a recent statement threatening g journalists against reporting criticism of the head of state. The spokesperson for the national parliament, Oliver Mori Benjamin had warned against reporting any criticisms of the[Read More…]