By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has suggested extension of the transition government for 24-months, before elections. The main opposition party under Dr. Riek Machar Teny, who is also the First Vice President, noted in a dossier that the extension will allow the country[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson has dismissed statements issued by National Salvation Front (NAS) claiming responsibility for ammunition depot explosion in Giada military barrack. Over the weekend, the nation’s ammunition depot (Armory) in Giada exploded, which caused destruction and left eight people injured,[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Government officials came under pressure at Juba Economic Forum, on the second day, as participants demanded explanation on oil revenues amidst a severe economic crisis. Currently, South Sudan grapples with skyrocketing inflation, as a result of the depreciation of the local currency against the US[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   South Sudan’s poor Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) situation has a significant economic impact, costing the country an estimated $350 million annually according to a recent joint sector review. This staggering amount represents a combined spending of households on treating diseases that could be prevented[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   Commissioner of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State has called on citizens to embrace agriculture and other income-generating activities to strengthen the country’s economy. Speaking during the second day of the Juba Economic Forum yesterday, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa emphasized the importance of reducing dependence[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Tensions among parties to peace agreement remain high and could result in violence, the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has expressed. CTSAMVM Chairperson, Maj. Gen. Hailu Gonfa Eddosa, stated during the 39th Board Meeting that the peace monitoring body recorded[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) wants government to reconsider implementing pending tasks, before elections. A key prerequisite, that R-JMEC chairperson, Gen. Charles Tai Gutai placed above all others, is the permanent constitution. As the Revitalized Transition Government of National unity marks four years,[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Easy Travels and Tours Limited has taken the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) to court over $126,546 unpaid air tickets dues football clubs and SSFA staff. Th company lawyer, Peter Dau Akolthon revealed No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in an interview, on Tuesday. He said[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Transport disruptions of crude oil to Port Sudan, coupled with threats of Red Sea blockade, have significantly impacted South Sudan’s resource envelope. Government spokesperson, Michael Makuei Lueth acknowledged the Sudan war has detrimental effects on South Sudan’s economy, which heavily relies on oil and imported goods.[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster terms the current land policy as an obstacle hindering investors, affecting the development of Juba City. However, Taban Deng Gai assured that land acquisition won’t be an obstacle in the development of Ramciel, the planned new capital city. Gai stressed[Read More…]

Kidega Livingstone   At least 3.1 million children will be vaccinated nationwide against Polio, a highly infectious and paralyzing disease. National Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization in South Sudan have said that the campaign launched, Tuesday targets children aged 0-59 months. Global Polio Eradication Initiative (Bill and[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Specialized Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs at national parliament has promised tough precautionary measures to prevent explosion of ammunitions in the country. This came after Saturday’s night fire outbreak at an ammunition depot Giada military barrack, which left eight people nursing injuries. In a statement[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Political parties under the umbrella of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), a signatory to the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, have backed South Sudan’s plan to conduct elections in December. Chairperson of SSOA who is also the national minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Josephine Lagu[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David/ Gladys Fred Kole   A heated debate erupted at ongoing Juba Economic Forum between government and national chamber of commerce, industry, and agriculture over inflation. As South Sudanese pound weakening further against the US dollar, exacerbating economic hardships and pushing citizens to the brink, authorities and[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Mr. Buay Stephen Hoth Ker overcame hurdles to get a slot at the prestigious Ethiopian Aviation University and graduated as a pilot—a dream that he had been building on since childhood. Born in Khartoum, Sudan, he started his primary schooling at CCK Khartoum. After independence, he[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   One year after signing four key human rights treaties, South Sudan has yet to take concrete steps to implement them, raising concerns from civil society. Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) says government inactive in implementing the four key human rights treaties signed a year[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Inspector General of Police (IGP), Gen. Atem Marol Biar, has warned police officers at the Nimule border point against extortion. According to the police press unit, Gen. Marol was accompanied to Nimule by Assistant IGP for Traffic, Assistant IGP for Border Police, Director of Professional and[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   UN has remained puzzled and expressed concerns about lack of clear arrangements for the South Sudanese refugees to vote in the December elections. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Nicholas Haysom, said no provision has[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Over the weekend, an intense fire erupted at an ammunition depot located within the Giada military barracks, causing a deafening explosion. The incident has sparked concerns regarding the safety of residents residing both within and near the area. According to the army, at least eight people[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Completion of the Albino Bridge that connects Juba’s Kator and Malakia neighbourhoods has brought joy to the residents of the two suburbs. The residents will now maneuver across the areas separated by the Lobulet stream with ease. Constructed of the vital bridge by the Japan International[Read More…]