By Charles K Mark   A child abducted by suspects from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area in October last year has found his way back and reunited with his family. A ten year-old Abraham Kenyi Jerefino, was retrieved by the authorities in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area and handed over[Read More…]

By William Madouk   A visiting delegation of United Nations experts has expressed concern over a rising number of abduction cases, in the country. Members of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan led by Chairperson Yasmin Sooka, from February 12 to 16, 2024, visited several locations[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Traders at Konyo-Konyo north market were left in shock upon discovering that the Juba City Council and Islamic Council had struck a secret deal to divide the disputed market area among themselves. The ongoing dispute between Central Equatoria State government and the South Sudan Islamic Council[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   The newly appointed Minister of Information and Communication in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state (NBGs), Zechariah Garang Lual was sworn in on Wednesday at the state assembly. He took over the position previously held by William Anyuon Kuol, who became the national Minister for Trade.[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   Lakes State has released 2023 Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) exam results for candidates for 139 schools, reflecting improvement in performance. The state Ministry of General Education and Instructions had registered 4,960 candidates for CPE national exams, while 1,568 females, and 3,220 males passed the[Read More…]

  By Gladys Fred Kole   Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Dr. James Pitia Morgan has called upon the African Union to intervene in the ongoing crisis in Sudan. He is currently attending the 44th African Union Executive Council Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which is focused on promoting peace,[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   National Constitution Amendment Committee (NCAC) has presented National Pension Fund Amendment Bill 2024 to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional affairs. Speaking to journalists upon delivery of the bill, chairperson of the NCAC, Gichira Kibara said they have reviewed the act to strengthen the process[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Valentine’s Day was sweet day in Juba city as two leading female figure in the country took a lead in an event dubbed “Let Love Lead”, that brought together both young and the aged to understand the true meaning of love. Speaker of the National Assembly,[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone/William Madouk   Families of Pieri plane crash victims are left pondering in quest for justice after South Supreme Airline boss, Ayii Duang Ayii appealed against the high court verdict that granted them compensation rights. Grappling with the pain of losing their loved ones, the families are now[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the governor of Warrap to stabilize security across his state following recent violence and tensions. According to a statement from office of the president, Kiir issued the directive during a meeting with Kuol Mour Mour at presidential palace, on[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   National Minister of Finance and Economic Planning has said that his ministry is not responsible for handling matters related to wounded heroes, but rather coordinates with the appropriate authorities. This statement comes in response to clashes between the ministry’s security personnel and the wounded veterans[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Central Equatoria State Transitional Assembly has taken a firm stance against a key clause in the draft national land policy, stipulating that “all land in South Sudan belongs to the people.” Led by Speaker Peter Wani Kulang, the parliamentarians highlighted their concerns, specifically pointing to[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), a Canada-based media organization, launched a two-year initiative to improve access to verified information in the country. Mary Ajith, the project manager for JHR in South Sudan said the project main focus is to train journalists and civil society organizations[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has promised to ensure safety and security of journalists when gathering public opinions about the forthcoming elections. Journalists in the country have been facing security threats in their quest to obtain information from the public. Spokesperson for the National Parliament, John[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan has received a significant amount of US $167 million from the Global Fund to fight against three deadly illnesses, AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The government and UN agencies have signed Seventh Grant Cycle (GC7) for a period of three years, from 2024 to 2026,[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Three police officers sustained injuries in a violent confrontation between security personnel and Wounded Heroes at the national Ministry of Finance and Fiscal Planning, on Wednesday. According to police, the clash occurred when wounded veterans, numbering between 20-30, seeking their financial claims, allegedly turned aggressive[Read More…]

By William Madouk   National Minister of Health has expressed concern over a potential health crisis caused by the Hepatitis virus. Yolanda Awel Deng, while speaking during signing of a $167 million grant for HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria, warned that the country could face a catastrophic situation due to the[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   South Sudan and Kenya resolved to resume the construction of the Vital 350-kilometre Juba-Nadapal Highway Project. The project had been on hold for a while due to security concerns. Minister for Roads and Bridges, Simon Mijok Mijak, met with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Road and Transport,[Read More…]