By William Madouk   Governor James Odhok of Upper Nile State issued stern warning to humanitarian organizations neglecting assistance to stranded returnees in Wadakon Town, Manyo County. According to the office of the governor, returnees who fled war-ravaged Sudan are tormented by diseases, hunger and lack of basic necessities. “The[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has raised concerns about the growing trend of violations in the civic and political space as the upcoming general elections approach. In their pre-elections domestic observation reporting from January to March, CEPO noted frequent violation by leaders of political parties[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   President Salva Kiir Mayardit left Juba on Sunday afternoon for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for discussions with President Felix Tshisekedi regarding the tensions between DRC and Rwanda. Presidential Press Secretary Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel stated that President Kiir’s visit is part of his[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Former Minister of Federal Affairs, Dr. Richard K. Mulla proposes that South Sudan adopts Cooperative federalism. The concept of cooperative federalism involves the collaboration between the national government, states, and counties, as seen in countries such as Kenya, South Africa, and others in Africa. During his[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   As schools in South Sudan remain closed, some parents have resorted to sending their children to Uganda for studies. The Ministries of Health and General Education last week, announced the closure of school due to extreme heat wave with temperatures expected to reach extreme levels[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   South Sudan National Prison Service (SSNPS) has refuted allegations made by a prominent business tycoon, Ayii Duang Ayii, regarding threats to his life. On Wednesday, Ayii claimed that officers from the National Prison Service had posed a risk to his safety. In response to these[Read More…]

By No. 1 Citizen and Nation Media   Hundreds of vehicles and containers of cargo destined for South Sudan are stuck at different port facilities due to the introduction of a $350 (Sh46,000) Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) for each transport unit by the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Nation Media reported.[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   South Sudan’s political parties to 2018 peace agreement should dialogue to reach a consensus on elections, UN has urged. United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Nicholas Haysom made the call after meeting President Salva Kiir, on Friday. He emphasized the importance of free and[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Norwegian Ambassador to South Sudan, Linken Berryman, called on leaders to refrain from using violence as a means of competition and instead prioritize peace and security. “The people of South Sudan have suffered for too long, South Sudan leaders must reject the use of violence[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Save the Children South Sudan is warning of a critical situation facing thousands of children who have fled Sudan. The influx is overwhelming resources, leaving many children without basic necessities. According to Save the Children, Renk, the initial reception point, is struggling to cope. At least[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan government probe committee, on Thursday, released a report on findings into killing of British-American journalist Christopher Allen in the country. Allen was shot on 26 August 2017 during military combat between SPLM-IO force and government forces at Kaya town, Central Equatoria State. Daniel Charles[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   South Sudan can only achieve a peaceful and democratic nation by holding elections, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has noted. “South Sudan has to go for election because it’s the way for democracy,” Ambassador Dr. Ismail Wais, IGAD’s Special Envoy to South Sudan, remark. The[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   United Nations Women (UN Women) is actively promoting and advocating for the respect of women’s rights in South Sudan across all sectors. Rukaya Mohammed, the Deputy Country Representative of UN Women, said women in South Sudan still face significant structural barriers hindering their full participation[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   A committee tasked to investigate the death of journalist Christopher Allen has released its findings, today. Late in 2017, Christopher Allen, an American-British freelance journalist, lost his life in South Sudan. Established by Ministerial Order No. 02/2023 dated October 2, 2023, the committee led by[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan’s Business Community Chairperson, Ayii Duang Ayii, claims his life is in danger following a confrontation with national prison officers yesterday. The incident stemmed from an ongoing dispute over plots of land in Juba. For nearly four months, Ayii has been locked in a disagreement[Read More…]

Kidega Livingstone   As the deadline for elections approaches, political parties to the agreement continue to be divided on the matter, with some expressing dissatisfaction and considering a boycott. With less than eight months remaining, concerns have arisen regarding the implementation of outstanding provisions outlined in the roadmap. The National[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   The newly sworn-in Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, is determined to revive the ailing economy and is unfazed by the challenges ahead. “I am not a stranger and I am aware of all those challenges. On South Sudan economy, the[Read More…]