By Philip Buda ladu The Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Agok Makur on Monday promised his ministry’s commitment to pay civil servants’ salaries within one week’s time and clear MPs recess money in five days. Makur made the promise on behalf of his Ministry while answering lawmakers at parliamentary[Read More…]
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National budget in parliament for second reading
By Philip Buda Ladu Lawmakers at the Transitional National Legislature discussed the 287 billion South Sudanese pounds 2021/2022 financial year budget in its second reading on Monday as the Finance and Economic Committees finally compiled their reports. The announcement was been made by the office of the Clerk of the[Read More…]
Unity State Assembly takes oath
By Yien Gattour Mead Governor Lt. Gen Dr Joseph Manytuil Wejang yesterday Friday 11th March 2022 presided over the Swearing-in Ceremony of Unity State Reconstituted Transitional Legislative Assembly. The oath-taking ceremony was administered by Judge Douth Kulang in the State Assembly’s premises. In his keynote address to the MPs of[Read More…]
US alarmed over escalation of Abyei violence
By Ngor Deng Matem Two Embassies of the United States of America in Juba and Khartoum have raised concern over the recent escalation of violence in Abyei and Aneet/Agok areas. The US Administration called on the conflicting communities to cease reprisals and return to dialogue. US also called on the[Read More…]
MP jailed for six hours demands justice
By Ngor Deng Matem A Member of Parliament in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state’s assembly who was arrested on the 1st of March 2022 said that he was detained for 6 hours at the National Security detention facility in Aweil without charges. William Wel Deng was elected in 2010’s General[Read More…]
Committee behind schedule to submit budget
By Philip Buda Ladu The Committees of Finance and Economy at the Transitional National Legislature that were mandated by the August house to scrutinized the 287 billion South Sudanese Pounds 2021/2022 fiscal year budget and report to the parliament within 21 days have defaulted the timeline. The Minister of[Read More…]
Why insecurity persists across the country?
By Taban Henry The National Minister of Interior said that ineffective presence of security organs is the main reason insecurity persists in most parts of the country. This was revealed last week during a summon by the Council of States aimed to understand the root causes of the insecurity in[Read More…]
Women demand inclusion in decision making
By Adia Jildo As South Sudan joins the rest of the World to celebrate the International Women’s Day, women are calling for inclusivity in the decision making in the government and private sector. The women said there is no full participation in decision making. Aya Warille, the National Minister of[Read More…]
Misseriya militia kills 27 in Abyei region
By Ngor Deng Matem Twenty-seven people have reportedly been killed in Western part of Abyei region and four others sustained injuries after an attack by armed Misseriya. According to Abyei authorities, the attackers were suspected armed men from Misseriya backed-up by the Sudanese armed forces-SAF. The spokesperson for Abyei administration[Read More…]
We have nothing to do with Russia-Ukraine war
By Taban Henry The Minister of Information Michael Makuei Lueth said the country has nothing to do with the Russia-Ukraine war as international condemnation continues on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Responding to questions on South Sudan’s position on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Makuei said, “our position on the crisis between Ukraine[Read More…]
MPs rule out Governor Futuyo’s security report
By Taban Henry Members of the Council of States have ruled out a report by the governor of Western Equatoria State, Alfred Futuyo Karaba on the insecurity in the state. According to the lawmakers, the report accuses the SPLM party of involvement in the conflict in Tombura County. Yesterday, the[Read More…]
Peace body blames SPLA-IO for recent violence
By Taban Henry The peace monitoring body-Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has blamed the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) for the recent violence in Turu of Upper Nile state. Clashes between rival factions within the SPLA-IO in Magenis, Upper Nile state resulted in unconfirmed[Read More…]
Soldiers facilitating illegal logging in Kajo-Keji
Philip Buda Ladu An investigation by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper into the persistent illegal logging activities in Kajo-Keji County of Central Equatoria State has shown a ring of cartels manning the logging. The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have been involved in the illegal logging as the forces[Read More…]
Soldiers facilitating illegal logging in Kajo-Keji
Philip Buda Ladu An investigation by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper into the persistent illegal logging activities in Kajo-Keji County of Central Equatoria State has shown a ring of cartels manning the logging. The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have been involved in the illegal logging as the forces[Read More…]
Citizens express mixed reactions over 2023 elections
By Dokada William Dobo Some citizens have expressed mixed reactions over the proposed conduct of the 2023 elections schedule as spelled out in the September 2018 Revitalized peace agreement at the end of the transitional period. The implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement has been moving in a snail pace[Read More…]
Warrap to begin disarmament next week
By Ngor Deng Matem The Warrap state government has announced plans to begin a massive Peaceful Disarmament of illegal weapons next week. The state government said that well equipped army personnel from the Tiger division in Juba have already started the journey to Warrap state. Ring Deng Ading is the[Read More…]
Ceasefire under threat, near collapse
By Taban Henry The South Sudan peace monitoring body, the Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring & Verification Mechanism has warned that the ceasefire is nearing collapse and parties continue to engage in confrontations. This was revealed in a meeting convened by CTSAMVM during its monthly sitting of the technical[Read More…]
Dr. Lam stresses inclusivity in Kampala retreat
By Philip Buda Ladu The leader of the National Democratic Movement for Change (NDM) party, Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin has called for inclusivity in the planned Kampala retreat in which President Salva Kiir and FVP Dr. Riek have been invited for talks. Ugandan President Kaguta Museveni has invited President Salva[Read More…]
AU Security team in Juba to review peace progress
The AUPSC team addressing the media upon arrival at Juba International Airport-Photo Taban Henry By Taban Henry The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) team is in Juba as the country gears towards the end of the transitional period. The planned visit is one of the recommendations aimed at[Read More…]
Two years gone without unified forces
President Salva Kiir (R) and FVP Dr. Riek Machar during the signing of the 2018 peace deal/Photo: Courtesy By Philip Buda Ladu The 22nd of February 2022, marked exactly two years since President Salva Kiir formed the Cabinet as per the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU), kick-starting the[Read More…]