By Bida Elly David   National minister of cabinet affairs has said that the government is ready to deploy the first batch and graduate the second batch of the necessary unified forces. Minister, Martin Elia Lomuro said that military requirements and food items for the processes have successfully been delivered[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Parliament has paused deliberations on the contentious National Security Bill, pending further review and scrutiny. The bill, initially presented by Justice Minister Ruben Madol in August, was passed by parliament in its second and third readings but is still hanging in the August House. Parliament spokesperson[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   United Nations Commission on Human Rights has urged South Sudan government to end media censorship, open up civic and political space to create a conducive atmosphere for December 2024 elections. Yasmin Sooka, the commission’s chairperson criticized the government for the way it’s treating journalists and civil[Read More…]

By Charles K. Mark and Gladys Fred Kole Guarantors of South Sudan’s revitalized peace agreement have expressed concerns over “persistent lack of political will” manifested by principles to the deal. Head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Nicolas Haysom, noted delays[Read More…]

By Charles K. Mark   Central Equatoria State governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has unveiled plans to safeguard Boda-Boda sector, guaranteeing safety of riders through security vigilance. Adil, who met with the Central Equatoria State Boda-Boda Association led by Mr. Levi Abugo Lasuba, said the sector needs top security priority because[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Internally displaced persons at the Magateen Protection of Civilian Site (POC) called on the public to desist from tribal mindsets and attitudes. Following several awareness campaigns, the IDPs urge citizens to embrace coexistence with one another despite ethnic differences. Active Citizen South Sudan organization has been[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   Incoming governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), James Alic Garang pledges to serve the country with modernity during his tenure of office. The new governor promised to strive with his team to gear the bank towards autonomy. “We look forward, I and my team[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   A parliamentary committee instituted to investigate Western Equatoria State governor, Alfred Futuyo Karaba has begun its work. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba is being investigated for alleged misappropriation of salary arrears meant for officials of defunct states now amalgamated into Western Equatoria. But Futuyo had denied[Read More…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam   Transitional Assembly on Wednesday passed the South Sudan Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (Amended) 2023 with recommendations to the fourth and final reading stage. Once ascended into law by the President, it will regulate malpractices in public institutions and ensure the smooth running of services. The[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Lawmakers are concerned over inactiveness of National Anti-Corruption Commission, blaming it for failing to address cases of the vice in the country. The grumbling aroused during a celebration before passing of the National Anti-Corruption Act 2009 (Amendment Bill) 2023 into the final stage, on Wednesday.[Read More…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam   World Food Programme (WFP) appeals for an urgent $120 million to increase support to people fleeing Sudan war into South Sudan. In a press statement obtained by this outlet yesterday, WFP Country Director Mary Ellen Mc Groarty stated that the UN food agency has a[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole A civil society activist has expressed a different stance on the recent Presidential Decrees that have seen the dismissal and hire of officials into senior government positions. Galdino Ocham Ojok, the executive director of the South Sudanese Network for Democracy and Elections (SSuNDE), sees nothing positive[Read More…]

By Charles K. Mark South Sudan government has formed a committee to investigate the murder of an American-British journalist, Christopher Allen, who was killed six years ago. Allen was killed in 2017 while covering fighting between SPLA-IO and the government forces in Kaya town near Uganda border, and close to[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham President Salva Kiir Mayardit and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni have shown commitment to resolving the border disputes between the two countries. On Monday, President Kiir was briefed by the governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, over border security, where Kiir pledged to resolve the border[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Barely three months have elapsed; President Salva Kiir again fired Athian Diing Athian as the commissioner general of National Revenue Authority (NRA). Athian was appointed in June to lead the National Revenue Authority, replacing Patrick Mugoya. Prior to his appointment, Athian had served as the National[Read More…]

By William Madouk and Mamer Abraham President Salva Kiir, in a whirlwind Monday evening series of surprise decrees made mega shifts and changes in the Central Bank, with a young blood taking the helm. In a series of decrees, the president dropped Mr. Johny Ohisa Damain from the top, replacing[Read More…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam Agency for Humanitarian Assistance and Development (AHD) on Monday, organized Trainers of Trainees (ToT) civic education for youth in South Sudan. The workshop in Juba, aimed at empowering the youths to participation in constitution-making and beyond elections. Beneficiaries are expected to train other young people on[Read More…]

By Manas James South Sudan Kickboxing Federation (SSKF) is seeking financial assistance to secure the country’s participation in upcoming international tournaments. The SSKF team appealed during a fundraising event at Juba’s Youth Training Center, where they showcased their talents to spectators. Puro Okello Obob, the president of the federation, spoke[Read More…]

By William Madouk Ongoing dispute between UAP insurance company and national workers is not far from over, as the company has now fired 10 of the protesting staff. National staff and the company have been in disagreement for three weeks now over unfair treatment and varying wages for nationals and[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan activists have waved a red flag over reports that armed youth group in Pochalla County, Pibor, has planned to attack government forces. Jonglei civil society network chairperson, Bol Deng Bol, and executive director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation, Edmund Yakani, call for quick intervention.[Read More…]