By Deng Ghai Deng The government has announced adoption of an integration policy aimed at supporting refugees, returnees, and internally displaced persons (IDPs). This strategic decision was stated on Monday by Angelina Teny, the Minister of Interior, during a press briefing at Juba International Airport upon her return from[Read More…]
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Bureau of Standards nominates companies for 2024 quality awards
By Bosco Bush South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has nominated six outstanding companies and businesses as finalists for the esteemed 2024 National Quality Awards. National Quality Awards Competition Committee, conducted the selection in collaboration with South Sudan Chamber of Commerce. The annual awards program aims at recognizing[Read More…]
Two arrested for smuggling Pangolin
Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National Wildlife Service (SSWS) has apprehended two individuals suspected of attempting to smuggle pangolins out of the country. According to Lt. Gen. Aggrey Lasu Wani, the Assistant Director General for Law Enforcement at the National Wildlife Service, one suspect was arrested at Juba International[Read More…]
SPLM denies links with ADA Enterprise on ‘Beauty Pageant’
By Deng Ghai Deng National Secretariat of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has issued a statement refuting claims circulating on social media regarding a partnership with ADA Enterprise Co. Ltd. to host “SPLM Beauty Pageant” scheduled for February 14, 2025. SPLM emphasizes that such claims are unfounded and lack legal[Read More…]
Gov’t destroys seized wildlife products
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism has destroyed approximately five to six tons of wildlife products seized in the past six months. The items, including antelope meat, crocodile skin, 18 tiger skins, and warthog, were burned on Monday in Juba. Colonel John Chol Adui, Operations[Read More…]
Finance Minister’s absence delays budget debate
By Philip Buda Ladu The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has been forced to postpone the deliberation on the draft fiscal budget for 2024/2025 until the first week of November due to absence of the Minister of Finance and Planning. In September, Finance Minister Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater presented[Read More…]
As oil flows again, calls mount for accountability
By Yiep Joseph Resumption of South Sudan’s crude oil production following a temporary halt due to security challenges in Sudan has sparked renewed calls for transparency and accountability in the management of the country’s oil proceeds. Last week, the Presidential Advisor on National Security, Tut Gatluak, led a high-profile[Read More…]
Ruweng Chief Administrator vows grassroots SPLM reorganization
By Yiep Joseph Chief Administrator of Ruweng Administrative Area Tiob Monyluak De Diran, has vowed to revitalize the party’s structures at the grassroots level in anticipation of the 2026 elections. Mr. Monyluak who is also the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Chairperson in Ruweng made the remark during a[Read More…]
SSFA refutes unpaid hotel bills rumours
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has refuted claims that the National Team Head Coach, Nicholas Dupuis, Manager, Lugala Emmanuel and a goalkeeper were detained at Peace Hotel Juba due to unpaid bills. The association asserts that the alleged outstanding amount of over $10,000, purportedly accrued[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla vows justice for gruesome Wonduruba killings
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State Governor General Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani visited Wonduruba Administrative Payam on Friday to console families and residents affected by the recent attack that left over 10 young people dead. The governor, accompanied by state advisors, lawmakers, and ministers, condemned the brutal killings[Read More…]
Armed militia abducts three girls in Akobo County
By Deng Ghai Deng At least three girls aged 14 to 16 were abducted by suspected armed militia from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) on Sunday, according to local officials. Puok Nyang, the Commissioner of Akobo County confirmed that the abduction occurred on Sunday morning, while the girls[Read More…]
Over 270,000 homeless due to floods
Kei Emmanuel Duku A devastating flood has left more than 270,000 South Sudanese homeless, according to the latest report by the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA). The ongoing crisis has affected over one million people across the country, with 42 counties impacted. The report states that[Read More…]
Oil industry gains momentum with strategic partnerships
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudanese government is ramping up efforts to revitalize the oil industry as the Ministry of Petroleum seeks to strengthen partnerships with foreign investors. In a recent strategic meeting, Dr. Chol Deng Thon, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum, and the Director General of the[Read More…]
Armed men targeting civilians, kill four in Kajo-Keji
By Philip Buda Ladu Armed men stormed Leikor trading center in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, on Friday evening, killing four young men in what appears to be a “hit and loot attack” on locals. The attackers believed to be forces from the National Salvation United Front (NASU), allegedly[Read More…]
Education officials receive death threats over poor results-official
By William Madouk Deputy Minister of General Education and Instruction, Martin Tako, has revealed that top education officials received death threats following the poor performance of students in the previous year’s senior four examinations. Tako attributed the threats to the ministry’s efforts to strengthen security measures and prevent exam[Read More…]
Activist condemns civilian attacks, calls for NUF deployment
By Bosco Bush Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has condemned the recent resurgence of attacks and killings of civilians across the country, calling for immediate deployment of the Necessary Unified Forces (NUF) to ensure adequate security for the population. On Wednesday, authorities in Nasir County, Upper Nile State,[Read More…]
Umbrella Political Parties convene leadership conference in Rajaf
By William Madouk Umbrella of Political Parties convened a three-day leadership conference in Kit Boma, Rajaf Payam, to restructure and reorganize the coalition ahead of the 2026 elections. Umbrella Chairperson Peter Mayen Majongdit stated that the conference’s objective is to strengthen the coalition’s resolve and commitment to building a[Read More…]
Stakeholders dialogue on natural resources governance calls for accountability
By James innocent A one-day stakeholder dialogue on Natural Resources Governance that brought together 43 key representatives from various sectors calls for accountability. The dialogue that attracted participants from local government and community leaders, placed much emphasis on promoting Natural Resource Governance. Commending OFAO for organizing the dialogue, Yei[Read More…]
Yei electricity restoration on progress
By James innocent A delegation from the National Ministry of Energy, accompanied by World Bank officials, met with Yei River County Commissioner, Emmanuel Taban Seme on Thursday to discuss the revitalization and expansion of Yei Electric Cooperation (YECO). The focus of the meeting was on implementing a solar power[Read More…]
Ruweng demands commodity price regulation
By Yiep Joseph Residents in Panrieng town of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) are complaining about exploitation by foreign traders who are abnormally increasing the prices of essential goods in the market. The residents are urging the government of the administrative area to intervene, as they believe the traders are[Read More…]