By Charles K Mark   Human Rights Activists in South Sudan said true democracy must ensure voices of both the poorest and most marginalized citizens are amplified. The activists were addressing an event attended by some 60 participants in Juba, hosted by the Human Rights Division of the United Nations[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   East African Parliamentary Bureau (EPB) is set to conduct a speakers’ parliamentary forum in Juba for the second time tomorrow. The forum aims to elect a new chair as the incumbent Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kimba’s term comes to an end. Speaker Nunu was elected[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Sudan Post has apologized to Aggrey Tisa Sabuni, former economic advisor and finance minister, following his demand for an apology regarding a news report linking his family to alleged coup rumors. “We extend our sincere apology to Hon. Aggrey Tisa Sabuni and any of his family[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Trinity Energy Ltd, one of the key fuel suppliers in the country, has fallen short of guaranteeing the stability of the hiked fuel prices at the filling stations despite recently importing one hundred trucks of fuel consignment to Juba’s Nesitu depot. The company’s Chief Executive[Read More…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam   The United States Embassy in Juba joined the United Nations Acting Humanitarian Coordinator in condemning a brutal killing of aid workers in the country. “We condemn in the strongest terms the latest attack targeting humanitarians on November 6 in Greater Pibor Administrative area,” a part[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Sudanese leader, Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and Kenya’s William Ruto have agreed to work towards a framework for an all-inclusive dialogue. The two leaders held talks on Monday at Kenyan State House in Nairobi, on finding a lasting solution to the conflict in the country. Gen.[Read More…]

By staff writer   President Salva Kiir has fired the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen. Majak Akec Malok in a Republican Decree read on state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation (SSBC). In another Decree, Kiir also promoted Lt Gen. Atem Marol Biar to the rank of General and delegated him[Read More…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam   Specialized committee for national security and public order at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) is set to grill the Director General of Traffic Police. Major Gen. Kon John Akot is arraigned to appear before the committee on Thursday over serious matters of public concern.[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   A veterinary doctor in Juba has expressed concern over the dangerous presence of stray dogs in the city’s suburbs. This concern comes after a seven-day dog vaccination program against rabies concluded on Monday. To mark World Rabies Day, the South Sudan Veterinary Association organized an[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Musician Max Jay’s health in prison is reportedly deteriorating, raising public concerns after a disturbing picture of his rushed-up legs causing wounds surfaced online. The disturbing picture was posted on Max Jay’s Facebook page, captioned “I need your prayers. Thank you.” This rushed-up picture of[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   An economic expert has urged government stakeholders in South Sudan to prioritize the investment sector for financial mobilization and economic stability. Speaking during an Aid Policy stakeholder’s validation Workshop organized by the Ministry of Finance in Juba on Monday, Dr. Peter Middlebrook cited the country’s[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Egypt has exempted South Sudanese students from the University entry age limit for undergraduates. National Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. James Pitia Morgan told the media on Monday that the exemption followed a resolution between the two countries. Government of Egypt recently passed an educational[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark National Youth Union president is at odds with the minister of youth and sport, Dr. Albino Bol Dhieu, over an anticipated youth convention to elect new leadership. Yesterday, the Chairperson of the National Youth Union, Gola Boyoi, convened a press briefing at the Ministry of Youth,[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has developed an Information Management System (IMS) for regulating financial aid from donors. Finance Minister Bak Barnabas Chol disclosed this during the stakeholders’ validation meeting on AID in Juba[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Recently concluded Saudi-Africa Summit has resolved to consider robust opportunities and novel alliances between Africa and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. President Salva Kiir Mayardit returned to Juba with his accompanying delegation yesterday after successful attendance. According to the presidential press, President Kiir wooed his counterpart into[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David & Ijoo Bosco Modi   Holy Trinity Peace Village Kuron has earned high praise as a popular destination for peace and tranquility, but its sustainability is a growing concern among its residents. After the demise of its Founder Emeritus Bishop Paride Taban, residents in Eastern Equatoria[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has accused state governors and chief administrators of administrative areas of undermining resolutions adapted from the annual governors’ forums. CEPO’s Edmund Yakani has often expressed concerns over the ineffectiveness of the forum. Last year, Yakani called[Read More…]