By Yiep Joseph Former Deputy Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs, David Yau Yau, took oath as Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) political Bureau (PB) and National Liberation Council (NLC) member, promising never to leave the party. The PB and NLC are the top decision-making bodies of the SPLM,[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Man killed in Torit, raising tension
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Hiyala Payam, Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State, have reported heightened tensions following the shooting of a 22-year-old man identified as Obila Ateib. Despite the presence of security forces, the situation in the area remains unstable. Torit County Commissioner Christopher Andrew said security personnel are[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria parliament summons Finance Minister on Tax Bill
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State Transitional Legislative Assembly has postponed summon of the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning to discuss the tax harmonization bill due to the absence of the motion’s raiser. According to Charles Longolio, the assembly’s information officer, the summoning session was rescheduled for Wednesday[Read More…]
Fourteen candidates in Magwi expelled over unauthorized outings
By Ijoo Bosco Magwi Senior Secondary School administration expelled fourteen Senior Four students on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, due to what they termed “unauthorized outings.” The students have been instructed to return only during examination periods. Deputy Head Teacher Mr. Ocido James, who oversees disciplinary matters, explained that the[Read More…]
Girl, 16-year-old, commits suicide in Rumbek East County
By Yang Ater A 16-year-old girl, identified as Anok Makuer, tragically committed suicide in Makuac village, Malekagok Payam, Rumbek East County, Lakes State, on Sunday. According to Lakes State police spokesperson Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, the girl was discovered hanging from a tree in her family’s garden. The police[Read More…]
Training for D’ license coaches commences in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco Whittaker peace and development initiative, in partnership with the South Sudan Football Association, has kicked off training of over thirty D’License coaches in Torit town, Eastern Equatoria State, to promote peace through sports. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Bilal Felix, South Sudan Under-21 Coach Instructor and[Read More…]
Better than Humans
Teak trees are seasonal. They know it is a dry season to get rid of useless leaves. There is never a dry season when a teak tree doesn’t shed its leaves. Though a teak tree will remain without leaves, it survives the dry spell. Shedding leaves is an acceptance of[Read More…]
Increment of telecom tariff kicked young people out of business
By Diing Atem Akoi Diing Telecommunication companies joined hands together to increase tariffs, claiming that telecommunication service prices would align with the official exchange rate by the Bank of South Sudan. Due to that reason, given by the companies, citizens reacted differently. Some of them pointed fingers at the[Read More…]
We should not overlook Uganda’s assertions regarding our liberation
By Chol Peter Majoh In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Museveni, a few months ago stated: “… when we were fighting for Ugandan freedom in Teso, Lango, Bundibugyo, Garamba, Mogadishu, Juba, and Bor, those ‘fake lovers’ of Uganda were nowhere to be[Read More…]
Nation Talks
As South Sudan’s oil production resumes following the temporary halt due to Sudan’s security challenges, there is a renewed urgency for transparency and accountability in the management of the country’s oil profits. The government’s recent delegation to Port Sudan to confirm the resumption of crude oil flow underscores the need[Read More…]
Women demand increased protection, participation in peace processes
By Philip Buda Ladu Activists call for stronger protection of women and girls and increased female representation in governance and peace processes. The call by women leaders from civil society organizations and government, across South Sudan, came during gathering for the 2024 Annual National Women Leaders Conference on Women,[Read More…]
Former commissioner in cleanup campaign, advocates for exemplary life
By Yiep Joseph Former Commissioner of Yei River County, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa, joined residents in a community clean-up campaign around Yei Civil Hospital. The cleaning of the hospital, which took place over the weekend, was meant to improve the cleanliness and overall health of the hospital premises. Kanyikwa, who[Read More…]
UN urge greater women’s involvement in peacebuilding efforts
By Bosco Bush The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and UN Women have renewed calls for increased women’s participation in peacebuilding processes. The two institutions stated that it is important that women are involved at all levels of government, from local communities to national decision-making bodies. This[Read More…]
Peace Monitors urge immediate action on rising violence
By Deng Ghai Deng Ceasefire Monitoring Body has condemned recent violent clashes in Nasir County, Upper Nile State, and the tragic killing of civilians in Wonduruba Payam, Central Equatoria State. Chairperson of the Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring & Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), Maj Gen. Yitayal Gelaw Bitew, voiced[Read More…]
Five arrested in Juba over counterfeit dollars
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Police in Juba on Saturday, October 19, 2024, arrested five people with $1,500 counterfeit U.S. dollar notes. The suspects were apprehended at various locations, with the primary suspect captured in the Suk Sita residential area. According to a weekly security report from Col. John Kassara[Read More…]
Central Bank upgrades software to improve supervision, transparency
By Yiep Joseph Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has started a software upgrade aimed at improving supervisory capabilities and promoting greater transparency within the financial sector. The process is being done by a team of experts from the Bank of Mozambique, upgrading the Bank Supervision Software to Version 5[Read More…]
Ruweng residents urge President Kiir to relax frequent decrees
By Yiep Joseph Residents of the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) have appealed to President Salva Kiir to reconsider the frequent replacement of Chief Administrators. They argue that such frequent changes hinder development efforts and encourage leaders to prioritize personal wealth over community progress due to job insecurity. The community[Read More…]
Youth are practicing a deformed democracy
Ater Kot Ater, an author of a poetry book entitled “Eager Thoughts”, once referred, in a Facebook post, to such type of democracy as a guided democracy where youth are told what to do and who to vote for. What kind of democracy is that? If youth are told to[Read More…]
South Sudan Should Empower Local Companies in the Upstream Petroleum Sector
By Jacob Majok Anthony As South Sudan continues to evolve in its post-conflict development journey, its vast natural resources offer a significant opportunity to accelerate sustainable development through economic activity and resource exploitation, which ultimately will contribute to stability and peace efforts. According to a 2022 World Bank report,[Read More…]
Why CES politicians should stop seeking positions of power at the expense of innocent communities
By Khamis J. Kwaje Lubang Communities in Central Equatoria State, including other regions on several occasions have often fallen victim or made to bear the consequences of individual politicians who resorted to using the communities negatively to climb up into positions of power to achieve their selfish gain. This[Read More…]