By Bosco Bush Kaya town, a key entry point on the South Sudan-Uganda border and once a busy commercial hub, has been destroyed during the peak of the 2016 war. The conflict displaced many residents, forcing them to seek refuge in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In[Read More…]
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UN allocates $15 million for flood response
By Deng Ghai Deng The United Nations has mobilized a substantial aid package totaling $15 million for response to the escalating flooding crisis in South Sudan. The Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated $10 million to address the immediate needs of 700,000 individuals affected by severe flooding across[Read More…]
Upper Nile governor suspends oil revenue committees
By Yiep Joseph Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok Oyay has issued an order suspending the Community Development Committees (CDC) from directly handling the 3% of oil revenues. According to the statement dated September 9 directed to the National Minister of Finance, Governor Odhok suspended the CDC, which was[Read More…]
Elections or extension; Presidency running out of time to declare
By Philip Buda Ladu With less than 10 days remaining until the Reconstituted Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) loses legitimacy on September 22, 2024, the presidency and key figures in the revitalized peace agreement are racing against time to decide whether to announce elections or extend the transition[Read More…]
SCAM: SSP appreciation, a deception-Analyst
By Deng Ghai Deng An economist cautions the public against appreciation of South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against the US dollar. Dr. Akim Ajieth Buny, an economic scientist describes the scenario in the country as a maneuver orchestrated by black market currency dealers rather than a sign of genuine economic[Read More…]
Parliament draws resolutions to address rising water prices
By Philip Buda Ladu The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has drawn crucial resolutions that need to be acted upon by relevant national, state, and local governments concerned with water supply in Juba to address the headache of water supply. This comes after the august house thoroughly deliberated on[Read More…]
UJOSS explains Annual General Assembly delay
By Deng Ghai Deng Patrick Oyet Charles, President of the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), has explained why his administration has not fulfilled its constitutional obligation to organize an Annual General Assembly Meeting (AGM) for journalists. According to the UJOSS’ constitution, the leadership is required to hold[Read More…]
Morobo Commissioner pledges to clear students’ tuition arrears
By Bosco Bush Commissioner Charles Data Bullen of Morobo County has committed to settling the SSP 15 million in outstanding tuition fees for students on local scholarships studying in Juba. The students faced the threat of being expelled from their schools due to unpaid fees. Commissioner Data said the[Read More…]
Lakes State detains vehicles over fatal accident
By Yang Ater Authorities in Lakes State have detained four vehicles in connection with the death of a 17-year-old boy, who was killed in a car accident in Yirol West County. Lakes State police spokesman Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuacsaid the incident occurred on September 8, 2024, around 8:00 PM.[Read More…]
Atepi Bridge collapse cuts off farmlands, institutions
By Staff writer Heavy rains for over three consecutive days in August swept away the Atepi Bridge, isolating four villages and disrupting access to essential services such as health centers, schools, markets, and farmlands. Ayela Francis, the head teacher of Nyanciigak Nursery and Primary School, reported that the school[Read More…]
Girl, 15 commits suicide in Yirol West
By Yang Ater A 15-year-old girl, Nyanhok Mabor Nyingau, took her own life by hanging in Tit-hok village, Aluakluak Payam of Yirol West County, Lakes state. The incident occurred early this month at around 7 PM, following a quarrel with her parents, according to Lakes State police spokesman Maj.[Read More…]
Italy supports South Sudan to combat blindness
By William Madouk Italian Agency for Development Cooperation has supported pediatric unit at Buluk Eye Centre, aimed at reducing by 80%, the need to send children abroad for treatment. The inauguration was attended by Health Minister Yolanda Awel, Central Equatoria State Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu, Dr. Massimo Maggio, CEO[Read More…]
Dr. Machar, US envoy discusses peace, humanitarian issues
By Bosco Bush First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar and the U.S. Ambassador Michael J. Adler on Wednesday, discussed peace efforts and the humanitarian situation in the country. The discussion focused on the progress of the implementation of the 2018 revitalized peace agreement as well as the Tumaini Initiative[Read More…]
U.S donates additional $100M to South Sudan
By William Madouk The United States of America through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated an extra $100M to help in the fight against hunger. This brings the total U.S. government humanitarian assistance to South Sudan to nearly $609 million in Fiscal Year 2024. In[Read More…]
ELAPSED: Six years of peace deal now, what next?
By Yiep Joseph As September 12, 2024, marks six years since the signing of the Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (ACRSS), questions arise about the future of the country and the uncertain path toward elections. Despite the hopeful beginnings, when President Salva Kiir and Dr.[Read More…]
Journalist Ruot released on bail
By Deng Ghai Deng George Ruot, a journalist and former Program Coordinator for the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), was released on bail Monday evening after being arrested at the Juba Town Police Station. He was detained after a defamation suit was filed against him by UJOSS. Ruot,[Read More…]
Over 220 goats, sheep suffocate to death in Aweil
By William Madouk and Hou Akot More than 220 goats and sheep suffocated at a livestock-keeping centre in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, on Sunday night. Kerbino Thiep Tong, state minister of Animal Resources & Fisheries said out of 342 animals kept in a selling centre, two hundred[Read More…]
Lawmaker wants NGOs near State House, shift away
By William Madouk A Member of Parliament at the National Assembly, Ghada James Kulang, has called for the relocation of international organizations operating near the Presidential Palace, known as J-1. MP. Ghada stated that for security and intelligence data protection, organizations at zero proximity to the state house must[Read More…]
A tough path for South Sudan’s walk to literacy
By William Madouk South Sudan is grappling with a significant literacy crisis, lagging behind its peers in the East African region. As the world observed International Literacy Day, United Nations data revealed that South Sudan has one of the lowest literacy rates globally, with only 30% of the population[Read More…]
Constitution Review Commission members trained on Federalism, Power Sharing
By Deng Ghai Deng The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and the Rule of Law have commenced a four-day training program for members of the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) on federalism and power sharing. This initiative, financially supported[Read More…]