By Yiep Joseph As the Tumaini Initiative gains fresh momentum following a meeting between Kenyan President William Ruto and South Sudanese President Salva Kiir, stakeholders are being urged to prioritize national interests over individual and party agendas. In an interview, Dr. Gai Chol, Chairman of the Coalition of Opposition Parties[Read More…]
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Wulu women ace male-dominated traditional courts, governance
By William Madouk Traditional power structures of Wulu County, are transforming. Women, once relegated to the sidelines of governance, are now stepping into leadership roles, challenging age-old norms and stereotypes. The 2018 peace agreement, which mandates a 35% women’s quota in government positions, has provided a framework for this[Read More…]
Gov’t woos investors for rare minerals
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Minister of Mining, Martin Gama Abucha, has urged the private sector from the Great Lakes Region and beyond to invest in the country’s abundant potential in critical and rare earth minerals, which are essential for energy transition and diversifying the nation’s economy. While addressing delegates and[Read More…]
Sudan war spilling into Abyei-UN
By No. Citizen and Agencies Ongoing conflict in Sudan is “exacerbating instability” in Abyei, a 10,000 plus square kilometer contested area between Sudan and South Sudan. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) heard this week that Abyei is claimed by both sides – RSF (Rapid Support Forces) and the[Read More…]
Traders urged to embrace digital banking
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Traders at the 24th East African Community Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Trade Fair have been urged to adopt digital banking solutions to safeguard their finances and boost businesses. Taban James Dakada, Country Head for Business at Kenyan Commercial Bank-South Sudan, expressed concern over[Read More…]
Hippopotamus kills woman in Aweil West
By Hou Akot Hou A hippopotamus has gone wild and attacked residents in one of the houses at Nyamlel in Aweil West County in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. The dangerous animal attacked and killed a woman, prompting local residents to take matters into their own hands and attempt to[Read More…]
EAC exhibitors praise South Sudan for successful trade fair
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Participants in the 24th East African Community Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Trade Fair have commended South Sudanese authorities for providing a secure and conducive environment for the event. The trade fair, which concluded on December 5th at Freedom Square in Juba, focused on promoting[Read More…]
Women urged to venture into businesses
By Yiep Joseph Some of the exhibitors in the recently concluded 24th East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) trade fair called on South Sudan women to take entrepreneurship seriously. The participants expressed their views during the 10-day trade fair that started on Nov. 26 in[Read More…]
Appeal for Loka Secondary School rehabilitation
By Bosco Bush As Loka Secondary School in Lainya County requires rehabilitation, former Commissioner appeals to “people of goodwill” to support his successor’s efforts. Taking to his social media, Emmanuel Khemis implored the people of Lainya County and South Sudanese at large to contribute the needed resources for the[Read More…]
Lack of modernized mining, smuggling robs South Sudan’s gold wealth
By William Madouk A lack of modern mining facilities, along with illicit mining and smuggling, has deprived South Sudan of significant gold revenue, according to the Minister of Mining, Martin Gama Abucha. Mr. Abucha stated that the lack of cooperation among neighbouring states, where resource exploitation and smuggling occur, exacerbates[Read More…]
Activist proposes adoption of U.S electoral system
By Yiep Joseph Activist ponders adoption of the United States of America’s Electoral College Democratic System into South Sudan Permanent Constitution to combat tribalism, regionalism, and marginalization of smaller communities. As South Sudan continues with Permanent Constitution-making processes, Executive Director for Humanity Community Empowerment Organization (HCEO) Gizam Moses, believes the[Read More…]
Kiir sacks Presidential Peace Envoy
By Staff writer In a Decree issued last evening, President Salva Kiir sacked the Presidential Peace Envoy, Albino Mathom, who is also the government’s chief negotiator to the Tumaini Initiative. This comes just hours after Kenyan President William Ruto held discussions with President Salva Kiir and Vice President Dr. Riek[Read More…]
Sudan accuses RSF of illicit gold plundering
By William Madouk A paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo also known as Hemedti, has come under spotlight over illicit gold mining. Sudan’s minister of minerals, Mr. Mohamed Basher Abdalla alleged that RSF has accrued wealth from gold smuggling, mainly sold to United[Read More…]
Parties agree to reignite Tumaini peace talks
By Deng Ghai Deng Parties to the Tumaini Initiative have agreed to resume negotiations in Nairobi, Kenyan President William Ruto announced the development on Wednesday. “It is encouraging to see that the gaps between the government and opposition can be bridged, consequently paving the way for a new era[Read More…]
Legal experts urge chiefs to uphold professionalism without discrimination
By Hou Akot Hou Legal experts, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), concluded a three-day workshop in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. The workshop, which ended on Monday, aimed to equip local chiefs with the skills necessary to handle court cases impartially, irrespective of[Read More…]
IOM intensifies response to Cholera outbreak in Renk
By No. 1 Citizen International Organization for Migration (IOM) has intensified its response to a cholera outbreak that has emerged in Renk, Upper Nile state. Renk serves as the main point of arrival for hundreds of thousands fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Renk also hosts a transit center where[Read More…]
South Sudan, Uganda open two border points for trade
By Bosco Bush After three years of restrictions on movement of essential goods and services, South Sudan and Uganda have reopened Kaya-Oraba, Afoji-Kajo Keji border points, resuming unhindered trade. The resolutions were reached following a meeting between Central Equatoria State [CES] Minister of Trade and Industry, Commissioner General for State[Read More…]
Governor Odhok urges commissioners to end tribal divisions
By Bosco Bush Upper Nile State Governor James Odhok is appealing to County Commissioners to combat tribalism and promote unity among the diverse communities in the state. He made this call during the Upper Nile State Commissioners Forum, which began on Monday in Malakal and gathered Commissioners from all 13[Read More…]
Journalist Angelo Muorater released
By Deng Ghai Deng Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) in Warrap State has announced the release of journalist Angelo Muorater Duang, who was arrested on November 1st, 2024. Duang was officially freed on November 4th, following a resolution of issues surrounding his detention. In a letter dated November[Read More…]
Sudan Embassy appeals for urgent relief as war rages
By Deng Ghai Deng Sudanese Embassy in Juba has issued an update on the ongoing conflict in Sudan, warning that the situation has grown increasingly dire for civilians caught in the crossfire. In a media briefing on Tuesday, Ambassador Isam Karar emphasized the escalating humanitarian crisis as thousands of citizens[Read More…]