By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) echoed that Dr. Riek Machar is still restricted in Juba and cannot travel freely. Dr. Machar returned in 2019, after signing of the 2018 peace deal and he has since been stuck in the capital, Juba. SPLM-IO party interim Secretary-General,[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Traders must reduce prices-Ayii
By Bida Elly David Following a recent drop in dollar rate against South Sudanese pound, the business community has directed all traders to lower commodity prices immediately or face measures. Commodity prices in the market have drastically risen in the past two weeks as a result of the fluctuating[Read More…]
Save the dying economy, give people hope. A call for ‘YES’ to elections and ‘NO’ to extension of the interim period
By Diing Atem Akoi Diing To begin, I would like to tell you, and I know you already know that, besides the dying economy, people have begun to lose hope. If you know someone with an eagle’s eye who is able to decent the future and would say no[Read More…]
If not now, then when?
I intend to talk to different groups of people in this article. At first, I want to talk to young people who are being underrepresented and sometimes misrepresented, but who go missing from the table where the present and future decisions are being made. When youth are invited to attend,[Read More…]
Traders cautioned against exploitation
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State governor, Tong Aken Ngor cautions traders in Aweil Town against exploiting poor citizens. He warned traders against unreasonable increase of commodities prices due to the rising dollar rates. Ngor urged the traders to refrain from taking advantage of the depreciation[Read More…]
Schools reopening excites Magwi learners
By Ijoo Bosco Students in Magwi Center said they are excited about the reopening of schools after the heatwave. After a two-week heat wave break, there is a deep sense of excitement in the air as learners prepare to resume their classes. Many parents have shared their concerns about[Read More…]
SPLM-IO demands revised registration fees
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan’s main opposition camp, Sudan’s People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO), has added its voice to object to the high registration fees imposed on parties by the political parties’ council. The Political Parties Council imposed the registration fees for the political parties’ registration at fifty[Read More…]
Moderate rainfall predicted this week
By Dogga Luwo Go’do In the latest weather forecast, moderate rainfall is expected in several parts of South Sudan, particularly in the southern regions in the next seven days. However, dry conditions are anticipated in the far northeastern part, specifically in northern Upper Nile State. According to the South[Read More…]
Central Bank not to blame for economic mess-Minister
By Deng Athian National Minister of Road and Bridges Simon Mijok Mijak has urged citizens not to solely blame the Bank of South Sudan for the country’s economic problems. Instead, he urged everyone to focus on improving food production as a means to boost the economy. Speaking during the[Read More…]
SSP gains against USD
By Bida Elly David Easter festivity has witnessed a significant appreciation of the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against the United States Dollar, sparking hope among citizens for a decrease in commodity prices. However, the prospect of this drop appears uncertain and elusive. Over the past few weeks, the local[Read More…]
David YAU YAU defects to SPLM-IO
By William Madouk A former leader of Cobra faction, General David Yau Yau, has quit Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM-IG) under President Salva Kiir Mayardit and joined the SPLM-IO, allied to Dr. Riek Machar. Gen. Yau Yau and 20 other members from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State were welcomed[Read More…]
We are not allergic to gold money, say the civil servants
If something is wrong with the oil money, how about the gold money? We can be paid with the gold money. We are not allergic to gold money. We are not allergic to uranium money either. We are not allergic to nickel money as well. And by the way, why[Read More…]
The Plight of South Sudan
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot In South Sudan, it is either you are going through a lot, or you are about to enter a lot, or a lot is going through you. A lot is going on with a lot of us. A nation struggling with suffering and a[Read More…]
Unite to overcome economic turmoil- Cardinal
By Charles K Mark In his Easter message, His Grace, Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla has called for unity among citizens to overcome the economic meltdown. He acknowledged the hardships experienced by families, businesses, and individuals whose dreams have been shattered during these difficult times. “The economic crisis has[Read More…]
Mayor puts traders under pressure over rubbish
By Bida Elly David On Saturday, the Juba City Mayor compelled a majority of traders in Konyo-Konyo market to participate in a cleaning exercise. Some traders in Malakia and Konyo-Konyo were observed cleaning their shops in response to avoid fines. Mayor Flora Modi, along with her team, joined forces[Read More…]
Magwi commissioner prioritizes security
By Ijoo Bosco A newly appointed commissioner of Magwi County assumed his duties on Wednesday last week, with a strong focus on addressing the pressing security issues in the county. Speaking during the welcoming ceremony, Pole Pole Benjamin Olum emphasised the importance of leaving the past behind and embarking[Read More…]
UNMISS establishes temporary base in Rumbek North
By Yang Ater Yang United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) established a Temporary Operation Base in Maper Town, Rumbek North County, Lakes State. The base, manned by 120 UN peacekeepers, aims to provide much-needed protection to the civil population and demonstrate the UN’s presence in the area through[Read More…]
Parliament to resume this week
By Charles K Mark After a lengthy recess, the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) is set to open this week for business. In an announcement issued on March 28th by Alalla Younis Loro the clerk of the August House, informed all members to report for the opening of[Read More…]
Seven cheat death in another plane crash
By Charles K Mark At least seven people survived another plane crash on Sunday morning in Malakal Airport, Upper Nile State. According to the office of the governor, a cargo plane carrying supplies from Juba to Malakal crashed at the Airport due to technical difficulties. All seven people on[Read More…]
Former mayor Kalisto under arrest
By William Madouk First deputy speaker of the national assembly, Oyet Nathaniel, is demanding the immediate release of former mayor of Juba city, Kalisto Lado, who was allegedly detained by security forces. According to a statement, Kalisto was arrested on Saturday at around 11:29 pm when a heavily mounted[Read More…]