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…]

Life as a precious gift from God is not like a video game where you die and get another chance to live again. We don’t get that opportunity in life. It is a pretty important reminder to all of us to not take things for granted. However, it is okay[Read More…]

By Staff writer The Chinese Embassy in Juba hosted a reception honouring the 96th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army of China (PLA) on July 25, 2023. The reception was attended by the Chinese Ambassador MQ Qiang, the Defence Attaché WANG Zeping, the South Sudanese Acting Minister[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole President Kiir urged newly accredited diplomats to persuade investors in their home nations to travel to South Sudan and invest in a variety of sectors. The head of the state spoke yesterday after he received letters of credence from 5 recently appointed non-resident ambassadors to South[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal University Administration agreed Friday to embark on completing its registration processes to commence operations. A member of the organizing committee, Ustaz Stephen Chol Ajuong, said that Northern Bahar El Ghazel state governor, Tong Aken Ngor was briefed about the processes during the[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan’s government appeals to the United States of America (USA) to consider supporting the efforts of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to resolve Sudan unrest. Acting South Sudan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deng Dau Deng shared the initiative at Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of AU[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang. Lakes State revitalized transitional assembly in Rumbek opened on Tuesday with a lawmaker saying there is relative calm. Daniel Gumwil Nhomabur, the state lawmaker for Atiaba constituency, Rumbek East County said that the issue of insecurity has now been brought under control. He said only pockets[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas In the bustling city of Juba, South Sudan, a distressing trend has emerged that calls for our attention and reflection. It is disheartening to witness the neglect of sick and ailing individuals by their own relatives and friends, only for the same people to spring into[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David As South Sudan celebrates its 12th independence Anniversary, the President has reiterated his commitment to peace agreement, stating, it is the only ticket for conducting democratic elections. President Salva Kiir Mayardit offered in his Independence anniversary message to the citizens under the theme, “consolidating peace and[Read More…]

By William Madouk National Minister of Transport, Madut Biar Yel, has suspended four airline companies from flying in South Sudan’s airspace over fake registration. “I, Madut Biar Yel, the minister of transport, do hereby issue this ministerial order for suspension of the companies,” partly read the order signed by the[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Norwegian ambassador to South Sudan, Linken Nymann Berryman, has urged South Sudan government to take concrete steps to put an end to sexual violence against women and girls. “We urge the government to take concrete steps to put an end to sexual violence against women and[Read More…]

By Ngor Deng Government of the People’s Republic of China has donated food items to the returnees in northern Bahr el Ghazal state, Aweil. The donation was channeled through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) Chairperson for the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission,[Read More…]

By Emelda Siama John Lopula Juba mayor has terminated a deal with East African Go-Green Company Limited, which was contracted to collect rubbish from the capital city. The cancellation of the deal followed an abrupt halt by the East Africa Go-Green Company Ltd from cleaning solid waste in Juba City[Read More…]