By Yang Ater Yang Lecturers at Rumbek University of Science and Technology are demanding payment of their January 2024 salaries. Benjamin Matur Madit, a member of the university’s academic staff, stated that the issue of delayed salaries has become a general problem in South Sudan, particularly at Rumbek University. “I[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Western Equatoria State Governor Alfred Futuyo Karaba ratified and elevated the local administrative status of at least 18 bomas from six counties and one administrative area into Payams. This was stated in a State Order No. 33/2024, Futuyo on December 23, for upgrading of the village[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO has claimed full support in Western Bahr El Ghazal (WBGs), registering thousands of members in recent months. WBGs Deputy Chairperson for SPLM-IO, Valentino Akech boasted of the party registering over 300, 000 members, though No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper could[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) leadership in Western Bahr El Ghazal State (WBGS) has slammed security officials for shrinking political space, calling for speedy unification of forces. Although Western Bahr El Ghazal state is headed by the SPLM-IO-appointed governor, Emmanuel Primo Ukello, the party secretariat claimed[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Leadership of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Western Bhar el Ghazal (WBGS) has stated that the misunderstanding on the appointment of Emmanuel Primo as state governor has been resolved. The conflict arose after President Salva Kiir replaced Governor Sarah Cleto with Emmanuel Primo,[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Western Bahar-el Ghazal state governor , Emanuel Primo Ukelo, has vowed to improve the agriculture sector by supporting local farmers in order to increase food production in the area. Ukelo said in an interview that besides working for peace and stability among the people in the Western[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   A two-day Local Peace Agreement workshop held in Rumbek has recommended the need to establish vocational training centres within local communities to reduce conflicts. The goal, they said is to provide skills development and empowerment opportunities, particularly for the youth. Another key recommendation is the[Read More…]

By Victor Mangu   Western Equatoria State Legislative Assembly inaugurated the completion of renovations to the August House, the state’s parliamentary building. It was renovated by the United Nation Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Quick Impact project, marking the first major update to the building since its construction in 1978.[Read More…]