By Yiep Joseph The judges trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused have warned the defense team of their line of questioning as cross-examination continuous. On Monday, the trial for Puot Kang and seven other co-accused, including Dr. Machar, reached the 17th session. While the legal[Read More…]
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JEDCO: Heeds to tariffs’ reduction
By Lodu William Odiya Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has reduced its electricity tariff following state pressure. Recently the head of state directed JEDCO to reduce its tariffs after several complain from the consumers. In a statement issued by the JEDCO, electricity tariff has been reduced across all customer categories,[Read More…]
BoSS inaugurates Currency Centre in Rumbek
By Lodu William Odiya The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has officially opened its Rumbek Currency Centre, a landmark facility that marks a new chapter in the expansion and modernization of the country’s financial infrastructure. In a statement issued by the BoSS press unit, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, Governor of[Read More…]
CORRUPTION: CDF unveils directives
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Gen. Dr. Paul Nang Majok, has launched a sweeping internal operation to eliminate corruption, specifically focusing on the illegal sale and diversion of military food rations. The CDF issued a stern warning and directive to top defense staff during[Read More…]
Women are the bedrock of South Sudan’s agricultural sector. They cultivate the land, feed families, and sustain communities. Yet, their invaluable contributions remain largely undervalued and severely under-supported. It is past time for the government to step up. We must empower women farmers, strengthen their cooperatives, and protect them from[Read More…]
Disability Is Not in the Brain: Stop Judging People with Disability Because They Belong to God and May Be Wiser Than You.
In South Sudan, one thing that has always touched my heart is the deep love people have for their country. Despite the challenges — no regular salaries, limited resources, and the heavy weight of war memories — many South Sudanese still show their patriotism in powerful ways. They continue to[Read More…]
WHO calls for collective commitment to improve emergency preparedness
By Lodu William Odiya The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a renewed collective commitment to Improve emergency preparedness on cholera outbreak in the country. In Op-Ed issued by Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, WHO Representative for South Sudan has been combating its largest and longest cholera outbreak since independence in 2011.[Read More…]
To effectively pass your message to the audience through the media, one must think clearly before saying any word while facing the camera. This technique may seem obvious, yet the failure to apply it has placed many top officials and managers on lists of public embarrassment. Despite your skills and[Read More…]
Advisor expresses optimism in South Sudan financial Obligation
By Chol D. Johnson Senior Presidential Advisor has expressed optimism in South Sudan’s financial obligation through leveraging on the country’s natural resources on Thursday at Chinese Embassy in Juba. Speaking during the fourth plenary session of the 20th central committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and jointly advancing[Read More…]
Türkey Commemorates 102nd Anniversary of Republic in Juba
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Republic of Türkey recently commemorated the 102nd anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Republic, a significant national holiday. Addressing the media on Wednesday in Juba, Metin Ergin, the Turkish Ambassador to South Sudan, noted that the Republic Day “has cultivated the citizens with a[Read More…]
AMDISS Apologizes to South Sudan’s Media Professionals
By Lodu William Odiya The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has formally apologized to media professionals for what it called a “slip of the tongue” statement aired on the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The apology follows a statement made by AMDISS Director, Aya Irene Lokang, during[Read More…]
Drone Assaults Force Emergency Oil Field Shutdown
Courtesy Kei Emmanuel Duku A critical disruption to the South Sudan oil industry is now underway after the Sudanese government and pipeline operators confirmed that systematic drone attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) armed militia in the ongoing conflict in Khartoum. According to series of letters seen by this[Read More…]
Disability Is Not in the Brain: Stop Judging People with Disability Because They Belong to God and May Be Wiser Than You.
In South Sudan, one thing that has always touched my heart is the deep love people have for their country. Despite the challenges — no regular salaries, limited resources, and the heavy weight of war memories — many South Sudanese still show their patriotism in powerful ways. They continue to[Read More…]
South Sudan’s roads are the lifelines that connect the capital, Juba, to its states and counties. They facilitate the movement of goods, services, and people, underpinning the nation’s economic growth and social cohesion. Yet, despite their importance, many of these roads remain insecure and in disrepair, threatening commerce and everyday[Read More…]
The government must focus seriously on the border issues that are causing misunderstandings along the borderlines of our country. These conflicts need to be taken up seriously before they cause more harm to the South Sudanese community. Consider the recent incidents along the South Sudan-Uganda border, which have caused significant[Read More…]
CES, Jonglei reinforce ties through Governance exchange Initiative
By Lodu William Odiya The government of Central Equatoria and Jonglei States has concluded reinforcement ties through governance exchange initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration, unity, and mutual learning in governance between the two sisterly States. In a statement issued by CES governor’s press unit, the initiative organized by Rabi Mujung[Read More…]
UPDF: CES demands Immediate Withdrawal
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Central Equatoria State (CES) Security Committee has issued an urgent demand for the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) to immediately pull out of sections of Kajo-Keji County. This decision follows recent reports of troop incursions and illegal deployments deep inside South Sudanese territory, which authorities[Read More…]
Minister urges gov’t to properly fund Agriculture sector
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Ministry of Agriculture and food security has urged the government to fund the ministry in order to achieve its plans. Addressing the journalists on Tuesday, Abdelbagi Hussein Akol, the minister of Agriculture and food security, stated that the ministry has got challenges that needs properly[Read More…]
Key legislative tasks under Peace Agreement completed – Speaker
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Speaker of Parliament has revealed that the legislature has passed key laws required under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). In a statement from the Speaker’s office, the revelation was made following a high-level meeting between South Sudanese[Read More…]
South Sudan eyes infrastructure investment to boost road connectivity, trade
By Alan Clement South Sudan has joined African leaders in Luanda, Angola, for a high-level continental forum convened under the theme “Investing in Infrastructure for the African Continental Free Trade Area and Shared Prosperity.” According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance’s press unit, the Financing for Infrastructure Development[Read More…]