By William Madouk Former minister of finance and economic planning, Dier Tong Ngor bids farewell after Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol Bak formally took over. Speaking at the event to welcome Minister Bak, former minister Dier, who was sacked on August 3, 2023, pledged to always stand by the latter in[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Revitalized Transitional National Transitional Legislative Assembly resumes sitting for third reading of 2023-2024 fiscal year national budget, today. The national budget was referred for further scrutiny following increment of remuneration for public employees by the parliament. According to the menu, the specialized committee for finance and[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole At least 268 United Nations Police officers from Ghana Serving For Peace in Bentiu have received the prestigious UN medal for demonstrating commitment and dedication in the performance of their mandated duties. Police commissioner for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Christine Fossen, officiated[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang Communities of greater Rumbek have resolved to revive collection of water tariffs from residents to cover operation and maintenance expenses of facilities. The resolution was adopted during a one-day stakeholders’ workshop organized to devise water management mechanisms. The Centre for Emergency Development Support (CEDS) and Lakes[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday held a one-day official bilateral talks with his Ethiopian counterpart, Dr. Abiy Ahmed. Kiir left Juba for Addis Ababa for a visit focused on strengthening the long-standing relations the two countries enjoy. According to the office of the President, the[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan acceded to the Cluster Munitions Global Ban, becoming the 112th State Party to the International Treaty. In a statement seen by this outlet, Human Rights Watch said South Sudan had agreed to the International Convention on Cluster Munitions on August 3, 2023. Arms acting[Read More…]

By William Madouk The incoming Minister of Finance has taken office with emphasis on economic recovery, particularly, on fixing the fluctuating foreign exchange rates in the country. Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol Bak highlighted his blueprint for economic transformation on Monday. “Let’s join hands; as a minister of finance, I cannot[Read More…]

By William Madouk University of Juba has announced introducing new faculties, effective this academic year. The varsity will start courses in the school of Pharmacy, the school of Tourism and Hospitality in its education programme. Academic registrar at the University of Juba, Prof. Mairi J. Blackings said all potential candidates[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan government is facing fresh headaches over a contentious decade-long water ratio with neighbouring Ethiopia and Egypt. Both Egypt and Ethiopia are looking for an ally, a friend—preferably a Nile Basin country—that could object to the decision to fully fill the dam in the case[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Over 200,000 refugees and returnees have arrived in South Sudan since the raging violence in Sudan started, according to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. Out of the entire number of returnees registered, Minister Albino Akol Atak said that 80,000 of them have been[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs has proposed that South Sudan signs up as a member of a Non-Alliance Movement (NAM0-a global body that seeks to maintain neutrality in other nations’ affairs. Minister Deng Dau Deng made the proposal after a non-aligned global summit in which leaders[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan council of ministers has approved $657,106 US dollars equivalent to SSP 657,106,000 for a national federalism conference. The approval came up after the Federal Affairs Minister, Losuba Wongo, presented the plan to kick off with a nationwide conference. However, he highlighted the need for the[Read More…]

By William Madouk The newly appointed minister of Finance and Economic Planning faces hard task of dealing with a skyrocketing commodity prices and declining national economy. Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol Bak, whose appointment has come at a stormy moment of financial agony, is seen by citizens as a master brain[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan Media Authority, a body that regulates the media industry in the country has lifted a ban which was imposed on the UN-owned, Miraya FM, 101 radio station. According to the media regulators, the station has been on the government’s blacklist since March 9, 2018, for[Read More…]

By Malek Arol Juba Teaching Hospital on Thursday graduated the third batch of medical workers from three months “Chinese Bridge” and Chinese Language Training Courses. China Medical Team led by The Dr. Xu Zhangwei conducted the language training to help the national health personnel to read drug labels in Chinese[Read More…]

By Manas James Kator High Court has issued an order, upholding a decision by Malakia County Court for South Supreme Airlines to compensate the families of the eight victims of the plane crash which happened in Pieri town in Uror County in Jonglei State in 2021. On 23 May, Kator[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan government and three United Nations agencies have signed a financial agreement for a US$25.6 million project that aims to improve food security. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security signed the deal with the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the UN[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole The United Nations (UN) casts uncertainty on South Sudan’s readiness to hold credible elections, next year. UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative to South Sudan, who is also the Head of the UN Peacekeeping Mission, UNMISS, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, expressed during a press conference, on Wednesday. “The candid[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang An inter-Payam Peace tournament in Rumbek Central County, Lakes State, kicked off on Monday at Rumbek Freedom Square. In the opening game, Dr. Nyot FC of Malek Payam battled it out with Amongpiny Payam’s Cuei-adunkan FC. And Dr. Nyot FC won the match by two goals[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Unity State Governor, Joseph Monytuil has stressed the need for urgent humanitarian assistance and support for flood-affected people in the area. According to the governor’s office, Monytuil on Tuesday appealed to President Salva Kiir regarding the situation of the flood-stricken communities in Unity State. Tuesday’s meeting[Read More…]