By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan Law Review Commission, the judiciary, and development partners have initiated a review and reform process for the Code of Criminal Procedure Act 2008. The review is being facilitated through an “issue paper,” which is a key step in the law review process as outlined[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Parliament adjourns grilling session over Ministers’ absence
By Philip Buda Ladu A parliamentary session, called to question about five ministers from the economic cluster, on impending hunger in the country, was adjourned. National Legislative Assembly lawmakers unanimously agreed to adjourn the Tuesday session when two of the potential four summoned ministers were absent. The Assembly, May[Read More…]
NEC begins staff training on voter registration
By Bida Elly David National Election Commission (NEC) has launched voter registration training for the task force in Juba. The training, in collaboration with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), aims to prepare officials for the voter registration process. It also seeks to empower the commission to[Read More…]
During elections, a hyena can promise animals to become vegetarian
It is possible for a hyena to become a vegetarian. Sometimes, a starving hyena can eat the innermost part of a dead tree to break starvation. In fact, a hyena can eat anything, but the fact remains that it is a carnivorous animal. But the overriding question is that, can[Read More…]
The Mind; a treasure box, not a dustbin to keep hatred, anger and jealousy
By Ustaz Mark Bang Most of our politicians are not truly politicians but learners in the political continuum. They have naked plans characterized by bribery, hatred, and jealousy. They fight harder and harder to be famous, rich, and praised, though on the wrong side of history. Our president is[Read More…]
Army frees 8 civilians in Yei
By James Innocent South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have released over eight civilian who were found in possession of guns in Yei River County. According to the County authority, the civilian stated that the guns belonged to their late parents, former soldiers during the SPLA regime. They were[Read More…]
Inter-communal clashes threaten peace-RJMEC warns
By William Madouk Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) is concerned over the widespread intercommunal violence in the country. Major General Charles Tai Gituai RJMEC’s Interim Chairperson stated that the violence is a major threat to the country’s peace and security. Gituai acknowledged that there has been relative[Read More…]
Parliament summons Foreign Minister over UN sanctions
By Kei Emmanuel Duku National Assembly on Monday summoned the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ramadan Mohamed Abdallah Goc, over UN sanctions. Minister is to explain the steps being taken to address the renewed sanctions imposed on South Sudan by the United Nations Security Council. Sunday Philip,[Read More…]
MPs concerned over US Dollar dominance
By Bida Elly David A Member of National Assembly has expressed concern over the continued dominance of the US Dollar over the South Sudanese Pound (SSP), despite orders by the government to promote use of national currency. Daniel Abuch Malou, who represents Terekeka County criticized the Central Bank and[Read More…]
Security reforms, core in peace agreement
By William Madouk Security sector reforms is a vital element in South Sudan’s Revitalized Peace Agreement. The Minister of Interior, Angelina Teny remarked this while opening a three-day on Security sector reform and transition justice in South Sudan. “We have to remember that the security sector is responsible for[Read More…]
Over 30 children die of malnutrition
By Ngor Deng Matem At least 38 children under the age of one have died from malnutrition in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State over the past two months, according to health authorities. Luka Lual Aleu Jok, the state’s health focal point officer, reported that between April and May 2024,[Read More…]
Tut brokers deal to restore oil export
By Bida Elly David The governments of South Sudan and Sudan have reached a preliminary agreement to restore peace and facilitate the transportation of crude oil through pipelines in Sudan to global markets. A high-level delegation from South Sudan, led by Tut Gatluak Manime, the security advisor in the[Read More…]
Army in pursuit of rebel “Feel Free”
By Bida Elly David Former comedian “Feel Free,” turned rebel leader has narrowly escaped death after government forces launched an attack on his hideout. In a statement released on Monday, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the spokesperson of the South Sudanese People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), said the attack took[Read More…]
The leadership as God intended;
Acceptable Service By Very Rev Nathaniel Garang Aduot We need to understand that it is not enough to acknowledge the benefits in serving God without knowing its acceptability unto God. In Romans 12:1, Apostle Paul said… _’ I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that[Read More…]
Independence is nothing else, but a freedom to improve people’s lives
What is the price for which 2.5 million Southern Sudanese perished during the liberation struggles? What is the price for which South Sudanese voted for independence? What is the price for which H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit was voted as the first elected President of the Republic of South Sudan? The[Read More…]
Understanding the Presidential Decree on the Bank of South Sudan’s Independence
By Gabriel Garang Atem Ayiik A master economist, John Maynard Keynes, states: “The ideas of economists and political philosophers, both when they are wrong, or right are more powerful than commonly understood.” This explains how the Presidential Decree declaring the independence of the Bank of South Sudan should be[Read More…]
Hearing of South Sudan being admitted as a full member of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) is not a big deal, but what counts most is how this trickles into the basket of the common citizens of the nation. Talking about Lake Victoria, one’s mind jams with the image[Read More…]
South Sudan joins Lake Victoria Basin Commission
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan has been admitted as a full member of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) during recent regional conferences in Kenya and Burundi. Pal Mai Deng, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, briefed the Cabinet (meeting No.7) on the status of South Sudan and[Read More…]
Civil society trained on electoral process
By Yang Ater Yang At least 21 members of the Civil Society Organization Network, in Lakes State underwent a three-day training on the electoral process. The training was organized by the Community Empowerment Organization (CEPO) in partnership with the Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice (CIGPJ) and the[Read More…]
EAC receives advanced translation, interpretation gadgets
By No. 1 Citizen East African Community (EAC) Secretariat received state-of-the-art translation and interpretation equipment from the French Government, a move to enhance multilingual communication and cooperation within the region The equipment were formally handed over to the EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Customs, Trade and Monetary[Read More…]