By Gladys Fred Kole United Nations’ Special Representative of the Secretary-General has urged political leaders to commit to implementing the revitalized peace agreement. Speaking during the celebration of the United Nations Day in Juba, Nicholas Haysom said that political leaders have a role to implement the peace agreement. “It[Read More…]
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Oil pollution; 7 children died as a result
By Mamer Abraham At least seven children born with deformities in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area have died, since commencement of oil production in the area. The Chief Administrator, Stephano Wieu Mialek disclosed at the Third High-Level Meeting on Environmental Issues and 5% oil share in oil-producing states, in[Read More…]
Environment unfit for elections-MPs
By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan’s National Legislators have expressed concern over the country’s ability to hold free and fair elections in 2024, citing an unconducive environment. The lawmakers echoed the concerns on Tuesday, while deliberating on a report of the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC). The[Read More…]
Top officials shielding oil audit-Minister
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan considers drastic measures to address environmental pollution in oil-producing areas, national minister for environmental and forestry, Josephine Napwon has said. According to the minister, there are reports of deformities among children born in Ruweng Administrative Area, Upper Nile and Unity States. But she noted[Read More…]
South Sudan Speaker addresses Interparliamentary Union Assembly, today
By Victor Dodo The head of South Sudan government delegation to the 147th Assembly of the Interparliamentary Union, Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba will today, Wednesday, deliver her keynote address at the ongoing five day gathering in the Angolan capital, Luanda, as the event enters its third day. During her address,[Read More…]
‘Your days are numbered’- MPs to land grabbers
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State (CES) lawmakers have formed a joint committee to identify and expose land grabbers and bringing their glorious days to an end. The impunity-covered powerful land grabbers were put on notice series presentations by the state government officials, on insecurity and land grabbing in[Read More…]
Authority to boost state revenue collections
By Alex Digi State Revenue Authority in Western Equatoria has pledged to ensure the state government collects sufficient funds to provide services to its citizens. This was pledged during the swearing-in of a new deputy Commissioner of State Revenue, Mr. Elias Torosa. “I wanted to echo that the number[Read More…]
Armed attackers kill soldier in Kajo-Keji
By Charles K Mark Suspected rebels launched a hit-and-run attack on an army detachment in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State of South Sudan, local authorities reported. The attack that occurred along the border with Uganda’s Moyo district over the weekend, claimed life of one South Sudan People’s Forces (SSPDF)[Read More…]
Former Warrap governor urges leaders to seek divine guidance
By Santino Koor Mayen Aru Former Governor of Warrap State, Gen. Aleu Alieny Aleu, has called on the leaders and youth of South Sudan to turn to God for lasting peace in the country. Speaking at the preparation of the Holy Supper in Juba Central Church (Seventh-day Adventist), Alieny[Read More…]
Gen. Kuany probes investment in prison lands
By Mamer Abraham National Prison service has formed a committee to review land contracts between the institution’s investment department and investors. Director General of the National Prisons Service, Henry Kuany Aguar disclosed on Monday that the contracts needed proper review, which compelled him to form the committee to conduct[Read More…]
South Sudan strengthens ties with Kuwait
By Aweye Teddy Onam National Legislative Assembly has approved a report for the formation of a joint commission to strengthen bilateral relations with the State of Kuwait. Chairperson of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation committee, Joseph Malwal Dong, tabled the report to the August House. Once established, the commission[Read More…]
Juba among world’s filthiest cities- Agany
By Bida Elly David Spokesperson of South Sudan’s National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) criticizes the capital, Juba, as the dirtiest city in the world. Hon. John Agany cited Juba city’s lack of environmental management policies against climate change. The MP was speaking during a debate on 2022 report presented at[Read More…]
Gov’t bigwigs top land grabbers–Wani
By William Madouk Juba County Commissioner has accused high-profile government officials and high-ranking security officers of being leading land grabbers in Juba City. Engineer Charles Wani Joseph said land grabbing in Juba city by organised curtail stemmed way back after the signing of the 2005 comprehensive peace agreement. “An[Read More…]
Prison services grumble of inadequate budget
By Mamer Abraham Director General of South Sudan’s National Prisons Service complains of inadequate budget allocated to the department. Henry Kuany Aguar said the prisons department gets an annually budget of 18,837,424,596 SSP, yet its expenditure is over 17,100,001 SSP. According to the Director General, the sector suffers deficit[Read More…]
Climate hazards need urgent action-MPs
By Bida Elly David Members of South Sudan’s National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) have called on authorities to quickly find remedies to the ongoing climate change shocks facing citizens in the country. The concern followed a presentation of a report by parliamentary delegation to conference in Egypt on global climate[Read More…]
I am not a land grabber- Commissioner Wani
By William Madouk The commissioner of Juba has denied any offense after an accusation that he allotted a piece of land to the Chief Defense Forces, Gen. Santino Deng Wol, and first lady, Mama Mary Ayen Mayardit. Charles Wani refuted being a land grabber and rubbished a document that[Read More…]
Deputy Chair of Jonglei land investigation Committee resigns
By Mamer Abraham The deputy chairperson for the investigation committee to probe the land row in Jonglei State has resigned over the orders of the SPLM chairman and Deputy Governor Akech Dengdit. Abraham Mamer Kur, the minister for housing, land, and public utilities in Jonglei State, said in a statement[Read More…]
Arthur’s book provokes court threats
By Mamer Abraham The family of former minister for finance Arthur Akuien Chol has vowed to challenge the former SPLM Secretary General-turned-opposition, Pagan Amum, in a court of law. This came days after Akuein launched his memoir titled “A LIFE FIGHTING FOR MY PEOPLE” in Juba, which compelled Pagan[Read More…]
Jonglei leaders differ on land row
By William Madouk Jonglei State governor and his deputy have disagreed over formation of an investigation committee to probe the ex-Bor mayor for unlawful land allotment to firms and individuals in the town. Mr. Denay Jock Chagor wanted a committee to probe the alleged land disputes, but his deputy,[Read More…]
Student teachers’ training kicks off
By Ijoo Bosco Modi A third training for student teachers in Eastern Equatoria State has kicked off in Torit Town. The State Minister of Education opened the training for Lafon and Imehejek student teachers on Friday. The training is being supported by the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA). Minister Lopeyok[Read More…]