By Dogga Luwo In remembrance of victims and survivors of tragic 1992 Juba Massacre, a heartbreaking documentary has been premiered. Show cast on December 23, 2024, at women’s union office, the documentary aims at raising awareness and share harrowing experiences of survivors as well as witnesses. The film by[Read More…]
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Activist urges upgrading of Juba International Airport
By Bosco Bush A civil society activist is urging the government to modify and upgrade Juba International Airport (JIA) to meet international safety standards. Mr. Ter Manyang Gatwech expressed concerns that the current condition of Juba International Airport does not align with international standards, potentially putting the country at[Read More…]
Rumbek communities agree to resolve conflicts peacefully
By Yang Ater Yang A peace dialogue in Lakes State has ended with the adoption of 24 resolutions aimed at ending violence, revenge killings, road ambushes, and elopements. More than 100 participants, including chiefs, women, cattle keepers, youth, and intellectuals, gathered for the two-day dialogue organized by the Peace[Read More…]
Jonglei Secretary General resigns
By Yiep Joseph Secretary-General (SG) of the Jonglei state government Gatwech Koak Nyuon, has resigned and relocated to neighboring Ethiopia. In his resignation letter, dated January 3, 2025, and addressed to Jonglei Governor Mahjoub Biel Turuk, Nyuon cited personal reasons for his departure. However, he did not elaborate on[Read More…]
Civil Society voices concerns over unfair border treatment in EAC
By Yiep Joseph President of East African Civil Society Organizations Forum, Edmund Yakani has expressed concerns regarding the “unfair” treatment of travelers at border crossings. Yakani, who is also Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) claims that individuals face discrimination and unjust treatment at the immigration[Read More…]
Drivers express discontent over reduced license validity
By William Madouk The directorate of traffic police has week issued new directives, shortening the duration of driving licenses from five years to one year for nationals, and from one year to six months for foreign drivers. This change was outlined in a circular dated January 4, 2025, written by[Read More…]
Dr. Machar receives report endorsing Abyei referendum
By Dogga Morris and Bosco Bush Long-standing dispute over the status of Abyei Administrative Area has taken a new turn, with the administrative assembly endorsing the 2013 referendum, a step that may be contrary to the 2004 Abyei Protocol. On Friday, a delegation from Abyei Administrative Area, led by[Read More…]
Oil flow to resume as Sudan lifts Force Majeure
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sudan has announced lifting a force majeure declared on South Sudan oil extraction last year, expecting oil production and export to resume. Sudan’s Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Dr. Mohieddin Naaiem Mohamed Saied stated in a letter addressed to South Sudan’s Minister of Petroleum, Pout[Read More…]
Soldier detained over rape
By Hou Akot Hou An SSPDF soldier is currently being detained in Majok-Yithiou, a town on South Sudan-Sudan border, on allegation of raping a 13-year-old girl. The incident on 26rh December, last year, occurred while the girl’s parents were away from their residence. Mr. George Garang Bak, the Mayor[Read More…]
Madhol Field Hospital ready, awaits handover
By Hou Akot Hou Installation of Madhol Field Hospital in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has been completed. The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, H.E. Simon Ober Mawut, toured the state-of-the-art facility on Thursday to inspect its progress. Joined by a delegation that included[Read More…]
King Charles names new ambassador to South Sudan
By William Madouk King Charles III of the United Kingdom has appointed Mr. David Ashley as the new ambassador to South Sudan replacing his Majesty Mr. Guy Warrington. In a statement, the Foreign Common Wealth & Development Office (FCDO) said that Ambassador Ashley will replace Mr. Warrington who took up[Read More…]
Yakani calls for discipline at Tumaini talks
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, Edmund Yakani, has urged delegates to exhibit a spirit of peace and compromise ahead of the resumption of the second phase of the Tumaini Peace Talks scheduled for next week in Kenya. Yakani’s statement follows a[Read More…]
Activist urges gov’t to prioritize security arrangements
By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist is urging the government to prioritize stability in the country to facilitate agriculture and development. Since the peace agreement was signed in 2018, South Sudan has continued to face challenges from various armed groups, as well as armed youth in rural areas. Despite[Read More…]
Governor Rin urges citizens to prioritize agriculture
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Governor Rin Tueny Mabor is calling on residents to boost agricultural production. The governor is encouraging people to leave urban areas and prepare farmland as part of efforts to tackle hunger in 2025, which he believes is a key factor driving conflict in the[Read More…]
Lobonok donation backfires on VP. Igga
By William Madouk Vice President in charge of Economic Cluster Dr. James Wani Igga’s gesture of goodwill has backfired. Lots of criticism have flooded social media with commentators viewing VP. Igga as “frugal” for his meager gift to local sports in Lobonok Payam. On Monday, Dr. Igga donated SSP 800,000,[Read More…]
Warrap governor dismantles illegal roadblocks
By Yiep Joseph Government of Warrap State has begun removing illegal roadblocks across the state as part of a move to implement resolutions from the 8th Governors’ Forum. On Thursday, Governor Francis Marial Abur personally dismantled several roadblocks, including those at Waralal in Gogrial West County and Wunrok in[Read More…]
As Presidency meets on Tumaini Talks
By No. 1 Citizen President Salva Kiir Mayardit chaired a meeting of the presidency yesterday to discuss the upcoming resumption of the Tumaini Peace Initiative talks in Nairobi next week. Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, briefed the media following the meeting, stating that the discussions focused[Read More…]
CEPO pushes for rapid peace roadmap
By Kei Emmanuel Duku As the next round of the Tumaini Peace Initiative is expected to resume on January 6, 2025, Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, has appealed to the country’s top leadership to embrace the spirit of compromise to end citizens’ suffering. Responding to President Kiir’s New Year’s[Read More…]
Trade Committee summons institutions over Finance Act
By Yiep Joseph Parliamentary Committee for Trade and Industry at the National Assembly has summoned representatives from seven institutions over confusion surrounding implementing the Financial Act 2024-2025. These institutions include the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Petroleum, and South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA). The concern came at a time[Read More…]
A call for National Agricultural Conference
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Community Empowerment for Progress Organization has commended President Kiir for directing the National Minister of Roads and Bridges to rehabilitate national roads leading to rich agricultural areas across the country. During his New Year’s message, President Salva Kiir argued that rehabilitating the Western Equatoria Road[Read More…]