By Mamer Abraham South Sudan President, Salva Kiir Mayardit is set to take up the East African Community leadership, next year. EAC Secretary General, Peter Mutuku Mathuki disclosed President Kiir’s chairmanship schedule, on Wednesday, during a meeting of delegates of the regional body. The delegates discussed the status of the[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark Cooperative Bank of South Sudan plans hosting a summit to promote partnerships for sustainable development of citizens. The bank’s chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director, Elijah Wamalwa, revealed on Wednesday, during a media engagement in Juba. He said the summit, scheduled for September 27, 2023,[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The fate of countless street children in the country remains uncertain as parliament adjourned a session after summoned officials failed to show up. Mounting calls for urgent action to address the plight of the vulnerable children on the streets had forced the parliament to summon Central[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Embassies of Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union delegation have called on South Sudan government to remove illegal checkpoints hampering humanitarian aid delivery. The diplomats pledged their full support to the South Sudanese people by alleviating suffering[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretary-General, Peter Lam has called for immediate deployment of the necessary unified forces. During a swearing-in ceremony of SPLM Cadres, on Wednesday, Lam said that the deployment could be accomplished using the agreed-upon middle echelon of the unified command structure. “I am[Read More…]

By William Madouk A top Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party member teases political parties to either voluntarily contest the 2024 election or withdraw from the process. Mr. Lual Achuek who is SPLM party advisor said there is sufficient time for preparation to conduct free, fair, and peaceful elections. “May[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Lawmakers at the National Transitional Assembly demanded the immediate removal of Acting City Mayor, Emmanuel Khamis. A controversial video on social media showed acting city mayor slapping a street vendor and threatening traders with a pistol sparked the widespread demand for his dismissal. The mayor’s brutality[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan President Salva Kiir is exhausted of the bulky government of five vice presidents and contemplates conducting of polls to end the transitional period. During a swearing-in ceremony of SPLM national office bearers, President Kiir observed that South Sudan has a unique government that doesn’t exist[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. James Pitia Morgan, has assured the US Ambassador to South Sudan of the country’s readiness for the 2024 elections. Morgan stated in a meeting with the US ambassador, Michael J. Adler that the country was looking forward[Read More…]

By William Madouk A lawmaker in the national parliament Samuel Bahuri Loti, has criticized Pal Mai, the minister of water resources and irrigation, for awarding water points management contracts in the city, to private firms. MP Loti, representing Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State, from the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA)[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Transitional National Legislative Assembly has passed the South Sudan Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (Amended) 2023 with recommendations. The bill aims to regulate malpractices in public institutions and ensure the smooth running of services. Lawmaker Joy Kwaje, a member of the Specialized Committee for Legislation and Justice[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark Chairperson, Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce, Robert Pitia critiques Juba City’s acting mayor for a brutal crackdown on street vendors. Mr. Pitia’s criticism followed a trending video footage on social media that depicts, Emmanuel Khemis Richard in a running chase of street vendors at around[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Tuesday, September 12 marked five years since the revitalized agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was signed on September 12, 2018. Through the span of five years with three significant extensions of the transitional period, the implementation does not fill the measure.[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Central Bank governor, Johnny Ohisa laments that money laundering and terrorism financing block South Sudan from corresponding with banks in other countries. The central Bank governor was on Monday responding to concerns raised by lawmakers during an ordinary parliamentary sitting. Lawmakers complained about the poor progress[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Transitional Assembly on Monday passed the Banking and Financial Institution Bill 2012 amended 2023 to its third stage with observations and recommendations. The Bill committed to the specialized committee for economy and finance for scrutiny, is meant to regulate functions of international and[Read More…]

By William Madouk Greater Upper Nile State prepares to endorse Salva Kiir Mayardit as Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) flag bearer for 2024 general elections. The state deputy governor, Ayong Awer Lual revealed in a meeting with the party Chairperson, Salva Kiir on Monday, at the State House in Juba.[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark Vice Chancellor Prof. John Akec of the University of Juba expressed regret over his disagreement with Unity State Governor Joseph Manytuil regarding the dredging of the Naam River. During the recently concluded economic conference, the two-pointed sharp spears against each with Manytuil accusing Akec of naming[Read More…]

By William Madouk Nile Petroleum, South Sudanese national oil and gas company has warned the public not to be duped by online scammers. The warning comes after the ministry discovered a fake Facebook account created in the name of the Managing Director of NilePet, Eng. Bernard Amuor Makeny. In a[Read More…]

By Rebecca Athiang Bol Nile Petroleum Company, a national oil and gas company, has donated some food items to orphans and widows at Juba Orphanage Home. The items include maize flour, sugar, cooking oil, and wheat flour, among others, for the orphans and the needy, like widows, among others. Speaking[Read More…]