By Sabri Dibaco The South Sudan peace process is facing renewed strain as ceasefire violations increase, according to the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM). Speaking at the 55th CTSAMVM Board Meeting in Juba, Chairperson Teshome Anagawe Ayana warned that the growing number of violations reflects[Read More…]
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Gov’t urges youth to invest in organic food production
By Chol D. Johnson The government has called on young people to invest in organic food production as a sustainable alternative to reliance on oil revenues. During the certificate awarding ceremony on Wednesday for government officials under the Youth Enterprise Development and Capacity Building (YEDCB) project in Juba, the national[Read More…]
Nature Migration: The Sudd wetland a tropical paradise protecting Asia and Europe’s migratory species
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Sudd wetland, a sprawling tropical paradise and the largest wetland in Africa, has emerged as a critical global sanctuary for biodiversity, serving as a vital breeding ground for migratory birds fleeing the harsh winters of Central Europe and Asia. Environmental expert Nyamach Hoth Mai revealed[Read More…]
Banks must operate efficiently in order to restore public trust
By Kiden Stela Mandela This nation stands at a critical moment in its economic journey. For some time now, many of the people have faced difficulty withdrawing their own money from commercial banks. This challenge has caused frustration, uncertainty, and, in some cases, a loss of confidence in our financial[Read More…]
NBG forms cultural committee to spearhead activities across the state
By Hou Akot Hou The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Sports in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGs) has established a cultural committee aimed at revitalising and promoting local traditions across the state. The move is intended to safeguard indigenous cultural practices amid growing concerns over the influence of foreign[Read More…]
Youth Union engages Wani Igga on elections, peace, diaspora mobilisation
By Sabri Dibaco The vice president for the economic cluster, James Wani Igga, on Wednesday met with a delegation from the South Sudan National Youth Union, Uganda Chapter, at the SPLM House. The delegation, headed by Youth Union Coordinator Saviour Tombe, held discussions with the vice president focusing on youth[Read More…]
Yei mourns victims of fatal plane crash
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County have convened an emergency stakeholders’ meeting following a fatal air crash involving a Citylink Aviation aircraft that claimed the lives of 14 people, including the pilot. Speaking at the county secretariat on Wednesday, the commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo,[Read More…]
Deputy governor calls for Rokon consensus to restore peace between communities
By Sabri Dibaco The Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State has called for urgent collective action to restore peace between communities affected by ongoing tensions. During a high-level consultative meeting, Deputy Governor Justin Morona commended the efforts of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), particularly its Juba offices,[Read More…]
WES secures land for high-tech lab to strengthen Ebola and Mpox responses
By: Jackson Gaaniko Western Equatoria State (WES) has taken a major step toward improving its capacity to detect and respond to infectious diseases after Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa officially handed over land for the construction of a modern high-tech reference laboratory in Yambio. The facility, which will be built at[Read More…]
Clashes in Jonglei leave 7 people dead, 15 wounded
By Chol D. Johnson At least seven people have been killed and 15 others wounded following communal clashes between the Malual and Abang communities in the Malual Chaat area of Bor County, Jonglei State. Bor County Commissioner Samuel Ateny Pech confirmed the incident in an exclusive interview on Wednesday, saying[Read More…]
Ministry suspends City Link Airline following deadly plane crash
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of Transport has suspended the operations of City Link Airline with immediate effect following a tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of 15 people. In an official statement, the Ministry said the suspension is a precautionary measure aimed at allowing a full investigation into[Read More…]
SPLM urges public to join 16 May celebrations despite salary delays
By Yiep Joseph The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has called on the public, including soldiers and civil servants, to take part in the upcoming 16 May celebrations despite ongoing salary delays and economic hardship. May 16 is a public holiday marking the foundation of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army[Read More…]
Inside President Kiir’s decrees issued on Wednesday
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has carried out a major reshuffle of top government officials, relieving and appointing senior figures across key ministries and security institutions. The changes were made through a series of presidential decrees read on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The changes affected[Read More…]
Modernizing Juba’s Markets: A Call to Action after Yet another Fire
By Kiden Stela Mandela Yet again, flames have torn through the Konyo-Konyo market, leaving behind ashes, tears, and shattered livelihoods. This is not the first time traders in Konyo-Konyo and custom markets have suffered such devastating losses. Each outbreak tells the same story: insubstantial structures, poor planning, and a lack[Read More…]
Yei River County declares day of mourning after deadly Luri plane crash
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County have issued an official condolence message following a tragic plane crash in the Luri area that claimed the lives of 14 people traveling from Yei River County to Juba. According to county authorities, the aircraft, operated by Citylink Aviation, crashed early Tuesday[Read More…]
A joint Committee dispatched to Rokon to mediate escalating cattle conflict and intercommunal disputes
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a high-stakes dialogue intervention aimed at quelling a surge in violence along the volatile border between Central and Western Equatoria, Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has dispatched a joint mediation committee to the front lines of the crisis. The delegation, led by the deputy governors of[Read More…]
Calls for market standardisation grow as fire rages through shops in Konyokonyo market
By Chol D. Johnson The Juba City Mayor, Christopher Serafino Swaka, has called on citizens to accept the market standard shops’ organisation after more than 10 shops were destroyed by fire in Konyokonyo Market. Speaking on Tuesday to the media after a fire destroyed more than 10 shops in Konyokonyo,[Read More…]
US diplomat raises concerns over effectiveness of oil revenues and aid money in South Sudan
By Lodu William Odiya A U.S. diplomat has raised concerns over the effectiveness of billions of dollars generated from oil revenues and international aid in South Sudan. Speaking on Tuesday, during the release of the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report, Charles Vetter questioned how such resources have been[Read More…]
Four killed in Kaya road ambush as Yei commissioner condemns the attack
By James Innocent At least four people have been killed in an ambush along the Kaya–Yei Road while travelling to Yei on Tuesday. The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, confirmed the incident, noting that among the dead was a member of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces[Read More…]
South Sudan set to celebrate International Labour Day on Friday
By Chol D. Johnson The government of South Sudan has announced plans to officially celebrate International Labour Day on May 1 in the capital, Juba. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, the Minister of Labour, Anthony Lino Makana, said the government is fully prepared to join the international community[Read More…]