By Ijoo Bosco Security situation along the Tsertenya border in Ikwoto County, between South Sudan and Uganda remains tense following a cattle raid by suspected Ugandan People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers. The incident occurred last week when UPDF forces allegedly crossed into South Sudan territory and seized an unspecified number[Read More…]
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Empowering local cooperatives: Milk processing facility opens in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang Akon Buoi Cooperative Society Group in Rumbek, Lakes State has received a new milk handling facility, thanks to a resilience project funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by the AVSI Foundation. The facility, constructed by AVSI, will improve the quality and safety[Read More…]
Land Policy in parliament
By Philip Buda Ladu National Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD) presented Draft National Land Policy 2023 to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly for deliberation, on Wednesday. The policy was first submitted in December 2023, for deliberation and approval. In his presentation, minister Minister Michael Chiangjiek Geay[Read More…]
Rising cases of violence alarm RJMEC
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Chairperson of Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (RJMEC) has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation across South Sudan. According to the committee’s third quarterly report, presented to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, by AMB. Maj. Gen (rtd) Charles Tai Gituai[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal state parliament reopens
By William Madouk Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) Transitional Legislative Assembly resumed business after a prolonged recess. In his remark during the fourth session inauguration, Governor Simon Uber said, “i hope you were able to connect and share the ongoing national and state challenges with your respective constituents[Read More…]
Central Bank secures land for new branch in Bentiu
By Bosco Bush Central Bank of South Sudan has acquired 24,000 square meters of land to establish a new branch in Bentiu, Unity State, in a bit to expand the country’s financial system. On Wednesday, Bank Governor Dr. James Alic, along with other senior officials, visited Bentiu to officially receive[Read More…]
Candidate raped, killed in Jebel Lado
By William Madouk A 19-year-old girl, primary 8 student at Gwerekek Primary School was allegedly raped and hanged to death by unknown assailants in Molobur area of Jebel Lado Payam, Juba County. The girl identified as Lilian Henry Musa Dion, was among the candidates siting the ongoing Primary Leaving Examinations.[Read More…]
Mobile phones not allowed during parliamentary sessions
By William Madouk Speaker of Central Equatoria State Transitional Legislative Assembly has banned the use and carrying of mobile phones by lawmakers during parliamentary sessions. Announcing the decision during a sitting yesterday, Rt. Hon. Peter Wani Kulang, said lawmakers need to focus and stay uninterrupted in legislative proceedings. “I[Read More…]
South Sudan urges swift operationalization of Loss and Damage Fund
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan has called on the international community to expedite the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, to help vulnerable countries cope with devastating impacts of climate change. South Sudan Minister of Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon Cosmas emphasized the urgent need for the fund,[Read More…]
Gov’t, Northern Corridor launch road safety campaign
By William Madouk Ministry of Transport has teamed up with the Northern Corridor secretariat to launch road safety campaign in prevention of loss of lives in Juba and along Northern Corridor Road. The campaign that runs from 19th – 21st November, aims at mitigating “Driver Fatigue,”, encouraging compliance with[Read More…]
Constitution review discourse on fiscal federal-style states
By William Madouk The constitution-making process is expected to produce fiscal federal-style system of government. The concept of fiscal federalism has increasingly become popular in South Sudan throughout the country as a mean to address various challenges of state resource management, promotion of local development and assurance of effective service[Read More…]
Raiders kill a man over cattle in Torit County
By Ijoo Bosco Modi An attempted cattle raid ended in killing of 29-year-old man in Haforere village, Torit County, Eastern Equatoria state. According to local authority, the victim, identified as Ofere Miho was killed in an attempted raid by a group of youth, suspected from Hiyala. The suspects attempted to[Read More…]
Malaria prevention efforts yield Significant results
By Philip Buda Ladu The fight against malaria has achieved significant success in Twic County, Warrap State through a combination of mass drug administration (MDA) and vaccination. Malaria remains a major public health threat in South Sudan, affecting mostly vulnerable children. Factors such as poverty, displacement, and a fragile[Read More…]
Aviation Authority investigating Lankien plane crash
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan’s aviation authorities have confirmed a plane crash on Tuesday morning involving a private chartered aircraft. Director of South Sudan Aviation Authority, John David said that the institution has set a team to investigate the crash. “Until now, we do not have information on what[Read More…]
At least 43 missing candidates sit exams
By Bosco Bush At least forty-three (43) primary eight candidates who missed Certificate of Primary Education [CPE] examination papers on Monday have been given chance to participate in the exercise. On Monday, the learners were reported missing at their designated examination centers due to eruption of communal violence in Tonj[Read More…]
Candidates cautioned against cheating as CPE exams commence
By Bosco Bush, James Innocent & Yang Ater As the Certificate of Primary Education [CPE] examinations 2024, kicked off, authorities issued a stern warning against any form of malpractice. On Monday, November 18, at least Seventy-Nine Thousand and Ten [79,010] candidates across the country started answering exam sheets for[Read More…]
Gov’t commissions Martyrs Bridge
By William Madouk The Ministry of Road and Bridges has commissioned the Japan-sponsored Martyrs (Shuhada) Bridge in Juba, a bridge that connects the road from the University of Juba to Giada and Jebel Market. The initiative, titled “The Project for the Construction of Bridges in Juba,” began in mid-2022 and[Read More…]
Community rallies to resettle flood-displaced people
By Yiep Joseph Twic East Community Association (TECA), in collaboration government, launched a fundraising drive in Juba to resettle those affected by the flood at home. Since the 2020 flood, thousands of residents from Jonglei state have been displaced to several areas, such as Mangalla County of Central Equatoria state[Read More…]
SSOMA blames gov’t for delaying Tumaini peace talks
By Bosco Bush South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) has blamed the National Unity Government of South Sudan for deliberately delaying the resumption of the Tumaini peace talks. SSOMA claims that the government’s appointment of what it describes as “anti-Tumaini elements” to its new delegation signals a lack of commitment[Read More…]
UN urges gov’t to establish Hybrid Court
Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has called on the Transitional Government of National Unity to establish the Hybrid Court, as stipulated in the 2018 peace agreement. The commission believes that the Hybrid Court is essential for addressing the legacy of human rights violations[Read More…]