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…]
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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…]
INVESTMENT: Dr. Alic pitches opportunities
By Philip Buda Ladu African Development Bank (AfDB) annual meeting in Nairobi, ends with governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) marketing the country for investment opportunities. Dr. James Alic Garang also sealed a grant deal for South Sudan to be one of the beneficiaries of a financing[Read More…]
South Sudan. Belarus to boost Investment corporation
By Philip Buda Ladu Council of Ministers has endorsed a memo on boosting bilateral relations and cooperation in various investment fields between South Sudan and Belarus. Minister of Investment, Dr. Dhieu Mathok Diing presented the memo to the council of ministers, on Friday. The memo was in regard to[Read More…]
Jonglei clarifies on shooting at Chagor’s residence
By William Madouk Disgruntled bodyguards to the former governor of Jonglei state, Denay Jock Chagor, rocked gunfire on Friday evening and raided armory. According to the state information Minister, Nyamar Lony Thickot, the group forcibly entered the armory at Chogar’s residence and parted with several firearms. The incident[Read More…]
Shun corruption, work for the nation-Cleric
By Bida Elly David Bishop Yohana Benjamin of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan has called on political leaders to shun corruption and work for the greater good of the nation. The cleric made the remark during a homily, at thanksgiving ceremony for university graduates in Juba, over the[Read More…]
Amplifying disability voices: Urgent need for inclusive policies and implementation in South Sudan
South Sudanese government on ratifying the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities [UNCRPD] and the Maputo protocol on 24th February 2023, has the full responsibility to ensure that all people with disabilities enjoy equal access to education, employment, health services, and have their voices heard in[Read More…]
Be a responsible Citizen
By Emmanuel Taban Peter Everyone must obey the state authorities, because no authority exists without God’s permission, and the existing authorities have been put there by God. Whoever opposes the existing authority opposes what God has ordered, and anyone who does so will bring judgment on himself. The book[Read More…]
Budget monitoring, tracking skills enhanced
By William Madouk Child Rights Civil Society Coalition (CRC) has partnered with Ugandan Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) to bolster budget monitoring and expenditure tracking (BMET) capabilities of civil society organizations and the media in South Sudan. CRC, with funding from Save the Children, organized a four-day training[Read More…]
Gov’t, partners discuss water crisis
By Yang Ater Lakes State government has called on development partners to address critical water shortages in the region. This appeal was made during a coordination review meeting organized by the Ministry of Land, Housing and Public Utilities, in collaboration with the Center for Emergency Development Support (CEDS). The[Read More…]
Cabinet approves national youth policy
By William Madouk Council of Ministries has approved the National Youth Development Policy 2024, which aims to create an environment enabling young people to reach their potential. This came after the minister of Youth and Sport, Dr. Jospeh Geng Akech presented the youth policy before the cabinet chaired by[Read More…]