By Hou Akot Hou South Sudan People’s Defence Force (SSPDF) soldier has committed suicide in Udhum Payam, Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. Police authorities in Udhum Payam found the deceased, identified as Dut Akuei, hanging in the bush. The soldier allegedly committed suicide after disagreements with[Read More…]
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Boys escape nomads’ abuse
By Hou Akot Hou Two boys from Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, who ventured to graze cattle for Sudanese nomads in exchange for a cow, returned empty handed. The teenage boys were seeking the neighboring Sudan to address their economic hardship back home, but their master turned dishonesty to[Read More…]
Cabinet approves over $1M for regional games
By William Madouk Council of Ministers approved $1,241,751 to allow South Sudan team to participate in East African Community Games second edition. South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sport presented the plan for the country’s participation in the games due November in Kigali, Rwanda. Minister, Dr. Albino Bol Dhieu[Read More…]
South Sudan delisted from money laundry
By William Madouk Financial Action Task Force (FATF has removed South Sudan from the list of countries with increased money laundering and financing of terrorism. Government spokesman revealed that the minister of foreign affairs presented the report of South Sudan’s removal from the money laundering grey list. According to[Read More…]
Salary’s market shock burdens Central Bank
By Mamer Abraham Central Bank reassures the public that a recent increase in market prices and currency exchange rates is under control and close monitoring. Bank of South Sudan governor, Dr. James Alic Garang (in picture above) clarifies that the recent market shock is due to increased salary scale, and[Read More…]
South Sudan speaker congratulates IPU president-elect, Dr. Tulia Ackson
By Victor Dodo Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly Jemma Nunu Kumba has congratulated the newly elected president of the Global Interparliamentary Union Dr. Tulia Ackson. On Friday, delegates at the 147th Assembly of the Interparliamentary Union elected Rt. Hon Tulia Ackson, speaker of Tanzania’s parliament 31st the president[Read More…]
Ministry of Justice receives amended Investment Act
By Bida Elly David National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC) on Thursday handed over the National Investment and Promotion Act amendment bill (2023) to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. The Bill will regulate investors and investment activities to ensure the smooth running of investments across the Country. Speaking[Read More…]
Lawmaker proposes restrictions on heavy trucks
By Bida Elly David National Legislators have raised concerns on increased number of road accidents caused by heavy trucks, especially those carrying construction materials in Juba. Nathalina Umjuma Malek, under the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), said that trucks increase road accidents in the city. She alleged that most[Read More…]
We all carry blame for Sudanese woes-Tut
By William Madouk Unspeakable sorrows facing Sudanese people are to be blamed on Sudanese leaders, for failing to silence guns. Chairman of the South Sudan Mediation Committee for the Juba peace accord, Mr. Tut Gatluak, also South Sudan’s presidential advisor on security affairs observed. The outspoken mediator was on[Read More…]
US envoy calls for independence of security sector
By Gladys Fred Kole United States Ambassador to South Sudan has called independence of the security sector in the country, without affiliation to any political party. Amb. Michael J. Adler said that the security sector must be independent, ahead of 2024 general elections. The US envoy’s sentiment technically depicts[Read More…]
Gov’t to host Sudanese leaders again
By William Madouk South Sudan is mulling to host a grand stakeholders-consultative meeting between the transitional government of Sudan, political parties, and civil society in Juba. Scheduling of the consultative meeting to find an antidote for the raging war in Khartoum was resolve after a meeting of 14 Sudanese[Read More…]
Dollar inflation sparks family turmoil
By Aweye Teddy Onam Fluctuating foreign exchange rate, causing the US dollar to hit a record high against the local pound has led to rising unrest among families as commodity prices shoot up in Juba markets. Mary, ‘not her real name’, a resident of Juba, narrates to No. 1[Read More…]
Oil companies risk penalties over pollution
By Mamer Abraham Vice President for Service Cluster, Hussein Abelbagi Ayii Akol, has warned oil companies against poor waste management that threatens the lives of civilians in the oil-producing areas. In his closing remarks at the High-Level Meeting on Environmental Issues and the 5 percent oil share to the[Read More…]
Angelina encourages women to participate in elections
By Mamer Abraham Minister of Interior, Angelina Teny urges women in politics to launch a full-scale involvement in democracy within their respective parties. The minister was speaking at the opening of the women’s conference organized by Eve Organization at Radisson Blu, on Wednesday. She said that women faced challenges[Read More…]
Western Equatoria to rehabilitate Kuyangu Bridge
By Alex Digi Western Equatoria State government plans to rehabilitate a vital bridge which was washed out by heavy rain. Kuyangu Bridge, located 9km from Ibba, 82KM from Yambio, built by the British in 1975, fell victim to heavy downpour, last week. State Minister of Information, Isaac Mursal said[Read More…]
Jonglei gov’t commended for tackling Women’s land dispute
By Mamer Abraham Jonglei Civil Society Network praises the move by the state government to resolve a land dispute involving women group vegetable garden, in Bor town. Bol Deng Bol, the chairperson of Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN), hails the state government for transparent and accountable resource management. “This[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria parliament breaks for recess
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state transitional legislative assembly is taking a three-month break after completing their third session in order to meet with their constituencies’ members. The third session ended with 36 sittings since September. The state August House members have only managed to pass a tax rate[Read More…]
Defaulters frustrate loan schemes-Igga
Charles K Mark and Gladys Kole Fred Lack of loans and grants to boost up ventures is a challenge hindering the growth of small businesses in South Sudan, Vice President, Dr. James Wani Igga has said. The Vice President for economic cluster was speaking on Thursday during the launch[Read More…]
Council of States urges stringent measures on oil revenue
By Mamer Abraham Speaker of the Council of States has urged the members of the Council of States to pass good recommendations that will solve loopholes in the management of oil revenue. Rt. Hon. Deng Deng Akoon said that Council of States must not only heed the complaints from[Read More…]
Oil companies owe over $900M to communities
By Mamer Abraham Economists have identified inconsistencies in the allocation of 5% of oil revenue to oil-producing states and communities. Ariic David, an economist for the Sudd Institute who presented research on the allocation of 5% of oil revenue, revealed that communities in oil-producing states are owed approximately $943[Read More…]