By William Madouk Chairperson of the South Sudan National Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (SSCCIA), Lado Lukak, is taking the lead in addressing the disturbing rise in commodity prices. On Wednesday, Lukak convened a consultative meeting with leaders of various trading communities to understand why prices remain high[Read More…]
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Dr. Machar advocates for Federal Justice System
By Kei Emmanuel Duku First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny has reiterated his call for the establishment of a federal justice system to enhance access to justice for South Sudanese citizens at the grassroots level. His remarks came during the launch of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs’ strategic[Read More…]
Ministry of Justice launches two-year strategic plan
Kei Emmanuel Duku Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, with the support of development partners, yesterday launched a new strategic plan aimed at addressing unfinished tasks outlined in the 2018 peace agreement. The plan outlines both short-term and long-term priorities to be achieved before the end of the extended[Read More…]
Djibouti commits to strengthen trade ties with South Sudan
By Yiep Joseph The Djiboutian government has expressed commitment to enhancing trade relations with South Sudan. In a meeting on Wednesday with President Salva Kiir, Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, outlined his home government is ready to initiate major projects aimed at boosting South Sudan’s economy. According[Read More…]
UAP saga: Court pushes knifed staff case hearing to next week
By William Madouk First court hearing between UAP Insurance Company and its dismissed national staff has been rescheduled to September 26, 2024. Juba High Court, Judge Francis Amum adjourned the session after UAP defense lawyers requested additional time to prepare their response to the labour case involving the former[Read More…]
OBJECTION: US, Western diplomats decline to endorse transitional gov’t extension
By Yiep Joseph The United States of America and some Western donors of the 2018 peace agreement have refrained from endorsing the recent two-year extension of the Transitional Government of National Unity. Last week, the Presidency, led by President Salva Kiir and other Vice Presidents, announced the extension of[Read More…]
Why hide my tribe?
Is it a crime to have a tribe? Isn’t it natural? I am in Nuer land. I must pretend I am a Nuer, though I am naturally born a Dinka, I must hide that. I must hide because I need to live. In that land, Nuer are the only human[Read More…]
Unpaid medical internships in public hospitals, a modern-day kind of slavery
By Gäng Buoch Jr I don’t intend to compare the horror of the actual slavery to how medical interns are being treated in South Sudan today, as clearly, no one owns the interns, but there are several factors of similarities considered here. Medical interns are mentally drained and subjected[Read More…]
Information Ministry on spot over alleged misuse of funds
By Bosco Bush A Member of Parliament from Lakes State in the National Assembly has raised serious allegations against individuals within the Ministry of Information, Telecommunication, and Postal Services for misappropriating public funds. MP Bol Joseph Agau who presented an oral motion during Monday’s ordinary sitting, claims to have[Read More…]
Aweil East begins road renovation
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, have commenced renovations on the road connecting Aweil Town to the county. This follows severe flooding that has disrupted access. Commissioner Diing Aher Ngong reported that efforts are underway to repair the road, which has[Read More…]
Activists propose priorities for gov’t to avoid further extensions
By Yiep Joseph Civil society organizations have proposed strategies for the Transitional Government to end the pattern of perpetual extensions of its mandate. This follows the recent decision by the Transitional Government of National Unity to extend its term in power for another two years, now set to last[Read More…]
Inter-communal clashes leave 45 dead in Warrap
By Hou Akot Hou Inter-communal violence in Tonj East County, Warrap State, has resulted in the deaths of allegedly over 45 people over the weekend, according to local authorities. The clashes occurred between the Thiik and Luany-juang communities and were reportedly triggered by revenge killings involving armed youth. Authorities[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to support students’ welfare program in refugee camps
By Yiep Joseph South Sudanese Students’ Union in Uganda is calling on the South Sudanese government to fund a charity program aimed at supporting learners in refugee camps. As many students face challenges that include lack of scholastic materials, this has prompted the union to launch a welfare initiative[Read More…]
Parliament questions pension cash flow despite no retirees
By William Madouk National Legislative Assembly is perplexed by the flow of pension funds, yet no single civil servant has been paid off since South Sudan gained independence. In the budget for FY 2023–24, the National Assembly allocated SSP 50 billion to support the retirement of ageing employees. However,[Read More…]
Central Bank directs financial institutions to adopt digital transaction
By Bosco Bush In an effort to transition to a cashless society, the governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has instructed financial institutions in the country to implement digital financial services policy. Addressing managers of different commercial banks and mobile money operators, Central Bank Governor Dr. James[Read More…]
UNWILLING Leaders lack spirit to implement agreement-Church
By Yiep Joseph Faith-based leaders say political leaders in the revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity do not have the political will to implement the 2018 peace agreement. In a joint press statement delivered by Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin, Deputy Chairperson of the South Sudan Council of Churches and[Read More…]
Parliament passes Civil Aviation Bill
By Philip Buda Ladu Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has passed the South Sudan Civil Aviation Act 2012 (Amendment Bill 2024) to develop and strengthen the existing civil aviation legal framework. The Bill was first table before the parliament in December 2023 by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs,[Read More…]
Restoring integrity in Education
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot Kudos to Awut Deng Achuil for restoring hope where it had been lost. For years, South Sudanese have struggled to trust their leaders, with many promises remaining unfulfilled due to a lack of proper implementation. When I first heard you speak about curbing examination[Read More…]
SPLM is not a party material
I almost fainted when I heard the news of extension of elections to 2026. One of the annoying things is to be led by a leader of someone’s choice. I had wanted to choose a leader of my choice, but unfortunately, the presidency shocked me. I voted in the 2010[Read More…]
Declaration of extension of the tenure of the Transition of Government of National Unity, on Friday, last week did not come as a surprise but confirmation of speculations and anticipations. Signs of impossibility of conducting elections to end the transition period were clearly written in the sky that citizens only[Read More…]