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…]
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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…]
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…]
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…]
SPLM accepts election delay
By Yiep Joseph After parading for years, vowing that elections must take place, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has finally swallowed its pride and acknowledged the delay, along with the extension of the Transitional Period to 2026. In a press conference following the Presidency’s decision to prolong the[Read More…]
SPLM-IO installs new chief whip
By William Madouk South Sudan People’s Liberation in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has appointed Mr. Geri Scopas Emma as chief whip in Central Equatoria Transitional legislative assembly. This follows the resignation of Dabe Francis in November 2023. Speaker Peter Wani Kulang who is also SPLM-IO State chairman made the reshufflle yesterday[Read More…]
Emmanuel Christian College transitions into university
By Bosco Bush Established in 2001 as a training center, Emmanuel Christian College (ECC) has officially transitioned into Emmanuel Christian University (ECU). The development followed approval from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology to operate as an independent private university in South Sudan. On September 9, 2024,[Read More…]
Kiir remains SPLM’s sole candidate-Lam
By Yiep Joseph Secretary General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Peter Lam Both, has said, the election delay does not change their party plans, maintaining that President Salva Kiir remains their sole candidate for the upcoming 2026 election. Speaking to journalists on Monday, Lam said the SPLM’s[Read More…]
IGAD lauds South Sudan for ratifying treaty
Kei Emmanuel Duku The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has commended South Sudan, Djibouti, and Ethiopia for ratifying the new IGAD Treaty. On Tuesday, last week South Sudan’s Parliament ratified the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Treaty that established the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development on regional cooperation. IGAD Executive[Read More…]
Over 400 Hepatitis B cases recorded in Unity State
By Yien Gattour Mead In the past three months, Rubkona County in Unity State has recorded at least 451 cases of Hepatitis B, according to health officials. Over the same period, Unity State also reported cases of Hepatitis E from two locations: Bentiu IDP Hospital and Bentiu Hospital. Jal[Read More…]
Opposition parties criticize two-year extension
By Yiep Joseph Coalition of Opposition Parties (COOP), an umbrella group of various parties, has criticized the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) for extending its term by two years, citing insufficient consultation with the public. In an interview, COOP Chairperson Ghai Chol asserted that the government failed[Read More…]