By Bida Elly David South Sudan-Uganda cross-border disagreement over impounded trucks of toxic goods has not affected trading activities between the two countries despite a looming stalemate. An article published on one of Uganda’s newspapers alleged that truck drivers and importers had refused in protest to cross the Nimule town[Read More…]

By staff writer South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday revoked appointments of four lawmakers from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). One affected legislator was an appointee of the National Agenda while three others from the Other Political Parties (OPP). The exiting legislators include: John Deng Obai, representing[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, (OCHA) South Sudan has released US$8 million to provide life-saving assistance to thousands of people who fled Sudan conflict. Coordinator ad interim for South Sudan, Mr. Peter Van der Auweraert announced the fund in a statement seen by No.[Read More…]

By William Madouk Parties to revitalized peace deal are urged to speed up reconstitute and operationalize political parties Council (PPC) and national elections commission (NEC) ahead of the 2024 general polls. Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), Interim Chairperson, Charles Tai Gituai said that the benchmarks must be met[Read More…]

By Malek Arol Four-storey building under construction in Juba’s Hai Thoura neighborhood collapsed Thursday; killing one person on spot while four other workers sustained injuries. According to Stephen Taban, an eyewitness who was close to the site, the building collapsed at around 9:00 Am, while the engineers were at work[Read More…]

By William Madouk National Transitional Committee (NTC) said lack of funding remains a serious challenge hindering the expeditious implementation of the security arrangement. Stephen Par Kuol, the NTC’s head of the secretariat, disclosed on Thursday, during the 30th plenary of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), in Juba.[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Canadian government on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, designated a new head of mission to its embassy in the Republic of South Sudan. In a statement, seen by this outlet, Canada’s foreign ministry said Minister, Mélanie Joly has appointed Aly-Khan Rajani as its new ambassador to South[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou Joyous moments come to an end. As Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Supporters who converged at Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal State, for a splendid rally, at last, retreat home. Northern Bahr El Gazal state Minister of Information, William Anyuon Kuol, said that SPLM supporters from[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan National police spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin alerts Gudele One residents to prepare vacating the area before law enforcement personnel implements court eviction order. “We got the court ruling in our favor because those are citizens, as we told them before. We have the[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David At least four people were wounded on Tuesday after security officers open fire on Nakasongola Church members protesting a demolition exercise near South Sudan parliamentary building. Police spokesperson, Gen. Daniel Justin said the gunshots started after a strange man, believed to have been a member of[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese Student’s Association in Malaysian Universities has urged leaders in the country to embrace the spirit of peaceful coexistence and unity. The students made the appeal in Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, ahead of South Sudan’s 12th Independence anniversary. The event in Kuala Lumpur was marked[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole United Nations Development Programme has donated new ICT equipment to the University of Juba, School of Economics and the National Bureau of Statistics to enhance their statistical activities. National Bureau of Statistics received 13 desktops, 20 laptops, and 1 projector, while the University of Juba was[Read More…]

By William Madouk A member of South Sudan legislative Assembly has dragged the government to the East African Court of Justice over suspension from parliament. Hon. Juol Nhomngek, a lawmaker representing Cueibet County, Lakes State, under the ticket of the SPLM-IO, seeks justice after the parliament Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba[Read More…]

By Ngor Deng Matem SPLM chairperson, Salva Kiir Mayardit has marshaled energy for upcoming electoral race to retain the key to State House, commonly known as J1, come December 2024. He has accepted endorsement as the party flag bearer. Kiir was unanimously endorsed by his party cadres in the Bahr[Read More…]

By William Madouk Immigration Department announced it has cleared passport arrears worth 1.74 million US dollars with Germany’s Mauhlbauer firm, news that was greeted with smiles from applicants. Addressing a crowd on Monday, Lt-Gen. Atem Marol, the director general for the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration, assured[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Civil society activist has envisaged future joint visits for reconciliation and forgiveness by President Salva Kiir and his first deputy, Riek Machar, to the states. President Kiir, today, Tuesday 4th June 2023, stages a huge political rally for his SPLM party in Wau, bringing together all[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan judicial reform committee chairperson has vowed to rescue states with legal reforms as the population complains of justice being mishandled by the authorities. Recently, the judicial reform committee visited towns in three states and one administrative area, including Pibor, Wau, Yambio, and Malakal. After[Read More…]

By Ngor Deng Matem A mammoth crowd of SPLM party members across four states of Bahr El Ghazal region and Abyei administrative area, have thronged Wau town for one day historical event. SPLM chairman, Salva Kiir Mayardit is set to be officially endorsed in Wau town, probably today, as the[Read More…]