By Yang Ater   Despite recent defections of some members to the SPLM, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Lakes State remains intact and active, Dr. Isaiah Akhol Mathiang, Lakes State chairperson has said. He dismissed the reasons cited by the defectors, stating that they were unfounded.[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Central Equatoria State governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has inaugurated Yei-Kajo-Keji County Road rehabilitation. The road serves as a vital link connecting three counties of Yei, Lainya, and Kajo-Keji. The infrastructure project aims at facilitating seamless trade and movement of citizens while promoting unity and fostering development[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Association of Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has decried limited access for independent media houses to State House J1, except state broadcaster, SSBC. The media advocacy body also urged the press secretary in the office of the president to fulfill her promise of granting[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Former Finance and Planning Minister Aggrey Tisa Sabuni has refuted reports alleging that his purported son was among 27 military officers detained by security authorities for an alleged coup plot. Sudan Post online news agency in its article quoted an anonymous source who it alleged revealed[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   As South Sudan commemorates International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction, government urges humanitarian agencies to collaborate with communities to help address disasters. The United Nations General Assembly in 1989 designated October13, as the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) to promote a global culture[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   UN Children’s Agency (UNICEF) and the Government of Canada, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, handed over 80 motorcycles to strengthen immunization systems across the country. UNICEF said in a statement seen by this outlet that the equipment will bolster the integration of COVID-19[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Central Equatoria State government has procured six brand new Toyota Land Cruisers hardtop vehicles for some State and Local Government officials. State Ministry of Finance, Planning and Investment bought the vehicles. Deputy Governor, Sarah Nene Rodento handed over the vehicle keys to the beneficiaries on[Read More…]

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…]