By Charles K Mark   At least five cases of newborn babies abandoned by their mothers and found in different locations in Juba-South Sudan, have been reported within a period of one month. A report from Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social welfare indicates that most of[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Ministry of Labour has delivered a verdict on a brawl between the UAP insurance management and national staff over unfair treatment as well as underpayment. Undersecretary at the Labor Ministry, Mary Hillary Wani held a session with the two parties on October 4, 2023, to find[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   Some senior politicians in the country have warned against divisive politics, saying it is harmful to the unity and prosperity of South Sudan. They were speaking at the launch of the memoir of the former minister for finance, Arthur Akuien Chol, yesterday. Daniel Awet Akot, a[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   South Sudan cabinet on Friday passed two bills for the formation of the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing; and another one for the Compensation and Reparation Authority. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ruben Madol, presented the bills. Government spokesman, Michael Makuei Lueth, stated[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Northern Bahr El Ghazal state government in South Sudan has assured Sudanese refugees of job opportunities. Dominic Kang Deng, the state minister for housing, land, and public utilities, told the media that refuges with qualifications will be offered jobs. The minister said that the state government is[Read More…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam Teachers in Jonglei State have locked the gate of the State Ministry of Finance, protesting the blocking of their bank accounts and unpaid salaries. The teachers have been on strike for several weeks, and their demands have not been met. They are now calling for immediate[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) and SPLM-IG, resolved a deadlock that hovered over Angelina Teny, owing to her appointment as a minister of Interior, on Tuesday evening. Angelia, a former Minister of Defense and Veterans’ Affairs was sacked in early March by President[Read More…]

By Charles Kay Mark UN Children’s Agency UNICEF has suspended delivery of essential aid supplies to Yei River country after two contracted drivers were murdered along the way. Two trucks were attacked on Saturday morning while returning to Juba after delivering crucial aid supplies for children and families in Yei[Read More…]

Deputy Minister of Justice Joseph Malek Arop discusses political status and legislative readiness for 2024 elections. By William Madouk South Sudan prepares for its first general elections in December 2024, but the landscape seems under challenges; as some political parties are already on track, others appear unprepared. To better understand[Read More…]

By William Madouk Embattled South Sudanese businessman, Ayii Duang Ayii, who came out of prison on Tuesday, accepts to pay compensation for the victims of the Pieri plane crash, but with conditions. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Mr. Ayii, who spent 21 days in the Juba Central Prison, said he[Read More…]

By William Madouk South People’s Defense Force’s engineering corps expressed disappointment that it is not receiving any road contracts. Addressing the delegates at the just concluded National Economic Conference Dr. Pierre Atilio-Ekwa, said contracts are only awarded to civil companies, stating that the Army is only allowed to guard the[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan’s first Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar hosted his South African counterpart, Paul Mashatile in talks pivoting on the conduct of credible elections at the top of their discussion. According to office of the first vice president, the two leaders discussed the bristly issues that South[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark Lo’bonok payam paramount chief, Matayo Kenyi Jale is nursing gunshot wounds in Freedom International Hospital after being shot allegedly by an SSPDF officer. The hospitalized Matayo Kenyi is said to have been shot by one of the soldiers stationed, since 2020, in Pager Hills of Luwala[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony Kickboxing is often overlooked in South Sudan as a legitimate form of sports. However, one man by the name of Puro Okello Obob has defied all odds to turn this once-frowned-upon sport into a beloved and popular event. In many parts of the world, martial arts[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan and South Africa are exploring collaboration in potential business and investment opportunities. South African Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, on Monday met with the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Dau Deng. According to the acting Minister Dau, the meeting[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark. Student’s Union of Greater Equatoria at University of Juba has embarked on a tree-planting campaign to raise awareness about environmental protection as a way to curb climate change. During a tour dubbed “cultural tour”, the students’ body said the practice served as a signal reminder for[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole At least twenty-five (25) officials from the Ministry of Trade and Industry embarked on ten days of training on diplomacy. National Ministry of Trade and Industry organised the training with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), under Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) funding. After the[Read More…]

By Ngor Deng Matem Students at University of Bahr El Ghazal have been evicted due to their refusal to pay tuition fees at an increased rate. The students were requested to leave the hostels to be renovated, but they objected to the proposal, alleging “it’s administration’s plan” to drive them[Read More…]