National

DEAL! R-TGoNU gets 2-years as President Kiir inks extension

By William Madouk   Lifespan of the Revitalized Transition Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) is finally, officially extended for two more-years. According to the presidential press unit, president Salva Kiir Mayardit on Saturday signed the transitional constitution of South Sudan, 2011 amendment No.12, bill 2024 – for extension of government’s[Read More…]

Call for African media to embrace digital transformation

By Oliver Modi   The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) in collaboration with Women in News (WIN-IFRA) and Aga Khan University organized a three days conference in Nairobi. Focusing on accelerating digital transformation for African News Publishers, securing and growing digital revenue, the conference on September 17-19 aimed at[Read More…]

Central Equatoria commemorates Peace Day in Yei

By Bosco Bush   In a quest for lasting peace within communities torn apart by conflict, the government of Central Equatoria State celebrated International Peace Day on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Yei River County. This came following last month’s resolutions of the state cabinet’s ordinary meeting that earmarked Yei,[Read More…]

Civil Society urges gov’t to shun selective implementation of peace agreement

By Yiep Joseph   Community Empowerment for Progress Organization has called on peace parties to shun selecting what to implement and what to leave in the agreement. Executive Director of (CEPO) Edmund Yakani raised the concern after President Salva Kiir signed the amended constitution on Sunday that made previous extension[Read More…]

Citizens voice frustration over election delay

By Hou Akot Hou   Citizens are expressing frustration following the extension of the transitional period and elections delay for two years. Many believe this postponement is driven by those in power seeking to cling to their positions. In Aweil, Bulis Nguak, chairperson of the Northern Bahr El Ghazal Civil[Read More…]

ENDORSED: Parliament cements transition extension

By William Maduok   Revitalized National Legislative Assembly has approved the Transitional Constitution of South Sudan, 2011 Amendment Bill No. 12, 2024, incorporating the extension of the unity government’s term by two years. The August House, during an extraordinary sitting, moved swiftly yesterday to pass the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2024.[Read More…]