By William Madouk UAP Insurance Company’s defense lawyer is expected to submit an amended defence statement before the Juba High Court on Thursday, next week. The court adjourned yesterday after plaintiff advocate Marko Reech presented an amended pledging. “Today was set for the submission of the amended pledging or amended[Read More…]
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EU hands over Nyamlel Bridge to gov’t
By Philip Buda Ladu European Union (EU) on Thursday handed over a newly constructed Nyamlel Bridge built across Lol River in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State to the Ministry of Roads and Bridges. Funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Office for[Read More…]
Toddler dies in house fire
By Hou Akot Hou A house fire claimed the life of a 3-year-old child in Nyalath Payam, Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Wednesday. According to local police inspector Kur Mabior, the victim, identified as Abuk Akuei Angara, was left unattended with his 7-year-old brother while their[Read More…]
South Sudan considers harnessing minerals for renewable energy
By William Madouk South Sudan is exploring the extraction and exploitation of critical minerals to facilitate a transition towards increased use of renewable energy. The country plans to leverage renewable sources, particularly geothermal, wind, and hydro, to tackle high energy costs and reduce carbon emissions. This initiative represents a[Read More…]
Drunkard kills sister, injures 10 others in Yirol
By Yang Ater Yang A 21-year-old man, under the influence of alcohol, killed his younger sister and injured ten others by detonating a hand grenade at home. The incident occurred in Kadula village, Yirol West County, on Wednesday, according to police officials. Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, the spokesperson for Lakes[Read More…]
South Sudan demands climate justice at COP29
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan calls on developed nations to allocate more funds under the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) to help developing nations cope with the devastating impact of climate Change. South Sudan’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Pal Mai Deng made the[Read More…]
Peace, economy, Key in Kiir-Machar meeting
By No. 1 Citizen President Salva Kiir Mayardit and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny met yesterday to review the status of the Revitalised Peace Agreement and to address pressing economic challenges, including the critical issue of oil flow through Sudan. According to the Office of the President,[Read More…]
Bright Stars dribble Congo Brazzaville
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National Team, the Bright Stars came from behind to beat Congo Brazzaville 3:2 on Thursday at Juba Stadium. This is the first victory for the Bright Stars in the CAF 2025 AFCON quantifiers TotalEnergies to be hosted in Morocco. Congo Brazzaville took an early[Read More…]
Kiir relieves Deputy Commissioner General of Revenue Authority
By staff reporter President Salva Kiir Mayardit in a decree issued on Wednesday evening, relieved the deputy Commissioner General of South Sudan Revenue Authority, Albino Dak Othok from office. In another decree, the President appointed Taban Abel Aguek, as the new Deputy Commissioner General of South Sudan Revenue Authority. Though,[Read More…]
Poor drainage, a major cause of flooding in Juba City
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Authorities in Central Equatoria State have identified inadequate drainage as a primary cause of flooding in Juba City, leading to damage to roads and residential buildings. During an inspection of affected areas, officials noted that improper disposal of plastic bottles, polythene bags, and solid waste by[Read More…]
Africa Zeal University’s 45 pioneers to graduate
By Bosco Bush Africa Zeal University (AZU), established in 2018 and officially launching lectures in 2021, is set to celebrate its first graduation ceremony this weekend, conferring degrees to 45 students in its inaugural class. On Saturday, November 16, the graduands will receive their credentials in two primary fields: the[Read More…]
Kiir urged to appoint Tumaini Initiative leader
By Yiep Joseph and Deng Ghai Deng Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, is urging the South Sudanese president to urgently appoint a new leader for the government delegation in the Tumaini initiative. The call comes after delays in the resumption of peace talks,[Read More…]
Indiscipline public finance management must be addressed-VP Igga
By William Madouk Vice President for the Economic Cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga, has called for severe penalties for individuals involved in the misappropriation of public funds. South Sudan’s public finance management system has long been plagued by indiscipline resulting in the misappropriation and mismanagement of public funds. Dr. Igga[Read More…]
Nyirol peace dialogues commit reconciliation
By Deng Ghai Deng A high-level peace committee established by the Jonglei state governor has successfully concluded a series of peace dialogues aimed at resolving a deadly conflict between the Chie Puol and Chie Dumien communities in Nyirol County. The conflict, which resulted in nine fatalities and 24 injuries, has[Read More…]
VP Igga regrets delayed budget
By William Madouk For years, South Sudan has lagged behind other East African member states in passing the Fiscal year budget, a status Vice President and Chair of the Economic Cluster, Dr. James Wani, said must change to align with its peers. Speaking at the fourth high-level forum summit on[Read More…]
Church acknowledges Welby’s resignation, vows prayers for victims
By Yiep Joseph Global South Fellowship of Anglican (GSFA) Churches acknowledged Justin Welby’s resignation and vowed to pray for the victims. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, resigned on Tuesday after an investigation found that he[Read More…]
Eye operations begin in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Eye specialists from the Buluk Eye Center in Juba have commenced surgeries for over 300 patients with eye problems at Rumbek State Hospital in Lakes State. Dr. Emmanuel Agwella, the lead eye specialist, shared that the visit is part of a series of missions aimed at[Read More…]
Abyei natives oppose Dr. Francis’ self-rule proposal
By Yiep Joseph Fresh confusion has emerged in the Abyei Administrative Area as residents express conflicting views on achieving stability amid the ongoing Sudan-South Sudan dispute over the area. Recently, Dr. Francis Mading, a prominent scholar and Abyei citizen, reiterated his proposal for self-rule for the people of Abyei until[Read More…]
Kiir’s ‘special message’ to Ruto amid TUMAINI talks delay
By Deng Ghai Deng President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sent a special message delivered through his Special Envoy and Minister for Presidential Affairs, Chol Ajongo to Kenyan President William Ruto, amid delays in the resumption of talks. The envoy met with Kenyan officials at the State House in Nairobi to[Read More…]
Central Equatoria launches project to equip small businesses
By Deng Ghai Deng Central Equatoria State Ministry of Trade and Industry in collaboration with Central Equatoria Business Union (CESBU) launched a project aimed at equipping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with essential skills and knowledge. The initiative, unveiled on Tuesday at the State Secretariat in Juba, is part[Read More…]