By Bida Elly David   National Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has set a benchmark to fight food insecurity over the derailing economy by reviving national agricultural schemes. On Friday, the vice president for the economic cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga, met with the leadership of the Ministry of[Read More…]

By Dogga Luwo   Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday met with representatives of donor nations to discuss the ongoing efforts to bring peace and stability to South Sudan. The group was led by Lt. Gen. Lazarus Sumbeiywo (Rtd), the Chief Mediator for the Nairobi Talks known as Tumaini Initiative[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   A faith-based organization in Eastern Equatoria State has embarked on civic education on Election for citizens ahead of the anticipated forthcoming December polls. The Justice Peace Commission in the Catholic Dioceses of Torit, through Norwegian Church Aid funding launched election awareness campaign on Wednesday in Himodonge[Read More…]

By William Madouk   President Salva Kiir Mayardit commended the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) for their unwavering commitment, sacrifice, and standing as the bulwark of the nation’s sovereignty. Kiir expressed the sentiment in his statement issued during the 41st anniversary of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA Day),[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Eastern Equatoria State marked International Nurses and Midwifery Day with a call for greater professionalism and passion in the medical field. The theme for the state celebration, held on Wednesday, was “Our Nurses, Our Future Economic Power; Midwives, a Vital Climate Solution.” Dr. Etin Concord, Director[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Nairobi peace parties have unanimously invited National Salvation Front (NAS) leader, Gen. Thomas Cirilo, and SPLM/A-IO Kitgwang leader, Gen. Simon Gatwech, to join Tumaini Initiative. South Sudan government and South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSMOA) yesterday signed a declaration of commitment, a framework of inclusivity to[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Residents living near the Nile River in South Sudan face potential dangers from severe looming flood, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation warned, urging early precautions to be taken. This comes as Uganda prepares to release excess water from Lake Victoria, which has reached[Read More…]

By staff writer   President Salva Kiir on Wednesday convened an urgent Economic Cluster meeting in a bid to address the pressing issue of high inflation and consumer prices. The meeting included the Ministers of Finance, Trade and the Central Bank governor and other heads of financial institutions as the[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan government and members of South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) have signed a declaration of commitment. This is a framework of inclusivity to address differences and bolster the peace process. The announcement came after nearly a week of pre-consultation between parties to the Nairobi[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   South Sudan Red Cross has donated soap and other supplies to street children in Torit town, Eastern Equatoria, on Tuesday. Juma Idris Khamis, media coordinator for the Torit branch, said the donation was part of their activities to commemorate International Red Cross Day. “This is not[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Sudanese authorities are in a frantic move to fix ruptured pipelines that transport South Sudan’s crude oil to international markets through Sudan pipeline. According to the Sudanese Sovereign Council press release seen by this outlet, the deputy chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Malik Agar, was briefed[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   A Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) lawmaker has called for stricter accountability for cabinet ministers who fail to deliver on their promises. Juol Nhomngek, an MP representing Lakes State at the R-TNLA from the SPLM-IO party, criticized ministers for presenting well-documented policies that never[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Residents of Aweil South County, in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, have constructed their own healthcare facility in Panthou to address health issues in the area. On Tuesday, the governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Tong Akeen Ngor, inaugurated the Panthou primary healthcare center (PHCC),[Read More…]

By Staff writer     South Sudan People Defense Forces (SSPDF) command has announced that there will be no official celebration of Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) Day this year. “On behalf of SSPDF command and leadership, I would like to inform my own ranks and file and the public[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan National Bureau of Standards Executive Director, Gloria Nyoka, jetted home after participating in the 26th East African Standards Committee meeting (EASC) with a bag of goodies for the country. The EASC summit, which began in Arusha, Tanzania, from May 8–10, 2024, adopted a number[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Though right to education is fundamental for individuals all over the world, but many persons with disabilities (PWDs) in South Sudan have been severely deprived due to lack of access to aid appliances to overcome barriers. In the world today, many assistive devices, with the[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Ongoing cattle raiding in South Sudan sparked a heated debate in parliament, on Monday, with lawmakers calling for an end to killings and revenge attacks. The debate arose after a lawmaker, Hon. Awel Mawien Atem, representing Yirol East County of Lake State, tabled an urgent[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Ministry of Wildlife Service, Tourism, and Conservation (MWTC) has arrested seven suspects, including drivers and conductors from two buses, for allegedly transporting illegal bush meat. The arrests were made on May 10th, 2024, along the Juba-Bor Highway. The suspects are currently being detained at Gumbo[Read More…]