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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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]