By John Akoon President of the High Court in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Abraham Majur Lat, has assured political party leaders of the judiciary’s impartiality. Speaking at a three-day workshop meant to promote civic and political space in the state, Majur addressed concerns about judicial corruption and political[Read More…]
National
Tumaini peace talks hit deadlock
By Bosco Bush As Tumaini talks in Nairobi enter second week, a deadlock appears to be emerging, as parties have failed to reach a consensus on contentious issues in the already signed protocols. The disagreement between the restructured government delegates and the opposition groups over key provisions of the[Read More…]
Woman detained over daughter’s suicide
By Hou Akot Hou Local authorities in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State are currently holding a woman after her daughter committed suicide. The incident is believed to have stemmed from a domestic dispute over food rations. According to Deputy Police Director Marial Awou, the young woman, whose[Read More…]
Committee formed to probe health workers’ strike in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil parliamentarians have formed a committee to investigate grievances of health workers who staged a strike last week. Health practitioners laid down their tools due to what they said was delayed wages amounting to 21,000 USD dollars for all workers including the support staff such as[Read More…]
Assessment team in Yei to advance solar power project
By James innocent A team from the National Ministry of Energy and Dams, visited Yei River County to conduct a comprehensive assessment for the development of a solar power plant. The team included officials from the World Bank and other donors of the Yei Power Solar project. The main[Read More…]
A 21-year-old drowns in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang A 21-year-old man, Laat Dut Theem, drowned in a large pit left behind by a road construction company. According to Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, Lakes State Police Spokesperson, the incident took place in the Cuei-adukan area. The pit, once used to extract marram for road[Read More…]
Allocate funds for 2026 December elections-UN
By Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Head of Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged the unity government to allocate necessary funds to the National Election Commission (NEC) in preparation for the country’s first-ever democratic elections in December 2026. Addressing the press yesterday, head of UNMISS Nicholas Haysom stated that[Read More…]
Machar urges speedy peace implementation
By Bosco Bush First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny called for swift implementation of Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) to boost donor confidence and to support the process. He mentioned this following a meeting with R-JMEC Interim Chairperson, Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai.[Read More…]
UNHCR sounds alarm over surge in new arrivals
By Staff writer UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR has raised alarm over a recent surge of people arriving in South Sudan in need of protection and assistance, with tens of thousands of people fleeing fresh violence in border areas of Sudan. In a statement, the refugee agency said more than 20,000[Read More…]
UN denied access to Wonduruba-Haysom
By Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has been denied access to Wonduruba Payam after a recent attack that left over 20 civilians dead, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Nicholas Haysom said. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Haysom expressed disappointment over the government’s decision[Read More…]
Poverty persists despite abundant resources–report
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan is in endemic poverty, and almost universal vulnerability, following a decade of economic decline. This revelation about the world’s youngest country is contained in Poverty and Equity Assessment (PEA) Report, released by World Bank, on Tuesday . The most recent South Sudan Household[Read More…]
Truck drivers end strike
By Yiep Joseph A standoff at the South Sudan-Uganda border in Nimule has been resolved, with long-distance truck drivers agreeing to resume their journey into South Sudan. The drivers, who were on strike over what they said were high taxes and illegal roadblocks, have now been persuaded to return to[Read More…]
Editorial
Juba County authority must contemplate on its intentions to discard roadside vendors, as this is what puts food on the dealers’ tables. Acknowledging the dangers, both, in public health and accidents to traders and motorists, we cannot underestimate the vital sustainability, small-scale businesses provide to families. Juba City Authority and[Read More…]
Juba County warns of penalties for roadside vending
By Bosco Bush Juba County authority has issued a stern warning to vendors operating along main roads, threatening severe penalties, including fines, for those who continue to defy the order. The warning comes after a joint inspection conducted last Saturday by the Commissioner of Juba County, the Director of[Read More…]
Activist urges gov’t to fund Human Rights Commission
By Yiep Joseph Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), Ter Manyang Gatwech, has called on government to provide adequate funding to the Human Rights Commission. In a statement extended to the media, Ter urged authorities to allocate necessary funds to enable the Commission to effectively carry[Read More…]
Community opposes Nimule land demarcation
By Yiep Joseph A dispute has emerged between the Eastern Equatoria State government and 11 Clans of Magwi County over the demarcation of Nimule town, a strategic border entry point. The Clans has voiced strong objections to the current demarcation process, arguing that it lacks adequate consultation with the[Read More…]
UN Rights body seeks regional support to stabilize South Sudan
Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Human Rights Commission for South Sudan pays five-day visit to Kenya to advance regional partnership in human rights and accountability for human rights violations in South Sudan. Led by Chairperson Yasmin Sooka and member Barney Afako, the commission is meeting with senior Kenyan government officials,[Read More…]
SPLM-IO appoints new secretary
By Yang Ater Yang Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Lakes State has appointed Susan Amel Maduot as the new Interim State Secretary, replacing Hon. Cde. Alek Malaak Atem. This decision was made during an extraordinary meeting of the SPLM-IO State Liberation Council (SLC), convened at the[Read More…]
Youth demand action against corruption
By Deng Ghai Deng Rampant corruption continues to undermine South Sudan’s potential, with young citizens demanding a united effort for greater transparency and accountability in the government. As the globe marked the International Anti-Corruption Day 2024, Juba resident Marial Paul expressed frustration over the pervasive corruption that he believes is[Read More…]
Lomuro blames opposition for misinformation
By Philip Buda Ladu Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, has lashed out at members of opposition, whom he claimed were exploiting journalists and bloggers to disseminate misinformation regarding peace process. This came after a social media rumour alleging that Dr. Elia was removed from the negotiation room[Read More…]