By Chol D. Johnson The government of South Sudan has revealed an initiative to develop a regulatory framework to establish a minimum wage in the country. Speaking on Thursday during an International Labour Day panel discussion, John Chol Dau, Director General for Vocational Training at the Ministry of Labour, said[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco United Kingdom (UK) Ambassador David Ashley has expressed his country’s continued interest in supporting South Sudan’s economic reforms. According to a press release, Ambassador Ashley on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Johnny Ohisa Damian, where the two[Read More…]

By James Innocent ‎Yei River County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo has applauded the Archbishop of the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan, Elias Taban Ade Parangi, for his commitment and efforts toward promoting development projects in Yei River County. ‎The Commissioner made the remarks on Thursday morning during a courtesy visit[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan Youth Union Chairperson, Taban Paride Lokasmoi, has urged the pubic to avoid labeling the South Sudan youth as lazy people. Speaking on Wednesday in Juba, Paride expressed concern over the lack of infrastructure and recreational space for the youth. “I urge the public[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan government has received information and communication technology equipment donated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Sudan. Speaking to the media during the handover ceremony of equipment, Albino Akol Atak, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, confirmed that the[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson Over nineteen thousand people have fled their homes following violence in Likuangole County of Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) last week. In a press statement issued by Jacob Werchum Juok, the GPAA minister of information, on Wednesday, the attack triggered massive displacement to safer areas in[Read More…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]