By Yiep Joseph   As September 12, 2024, marks six years since the signing of the Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (ACRSS), questions arise about the future of the country and the uncertain path toward elections. Despite the hopeful beginnings, when President Salva Kiir and Dr.[Read More…]

By William Madouk   A Member of Parliament at the National Assembly, Ghada James Kulang, has called for the relocation of international organizations operating near the Presidential Palace, known as J-1. MP. Ghada stated that for security and intelligence data protection, organizations at zero proximity to the state house must[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan is grappling with a significant literacy crisis, lagging behind its peers in the East African region. As the world observed International Literacy Day, United Nations data revealed that South Sudan has one of the lowest literacy rates globally, with only 30% of the population[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   A Member of Parliament representing Central Equatoria State at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has called for a comprehensive audit of the parliament’s accounts and operations. Hon. Benjamin Anyang raised the issue during Tuesday’s ordinary session, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability and transparency within[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   For the second time in a row, The Bright lost 3:2 to South Africa in the African Cup of qualifiers played in a fully parked Juba stadium on Tuesday evening. In a game where the first half was dominated by South Africa, the Bafana Bafana[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has summoned eight national ministers and relevant authorities to answer questions on the security and territorial sovereignty of South Sudan. This decision comes in response to lawmakers’ concerns over escalating border encroachments, insecurity, and killings. During Tuesday’s assembly sitting[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Justice Ruben Madol Arol, has tabled the National Examination Council Act 2011 (Amendment Bill, 2024) to the national parliament in its first reading stage during Monday’s assembly sitting No. 40/2024. The amendment bill provides for the conformity of the[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Former press secretary in the Office of the President, Ateny Wek Ateny, expressed dissatisfaction over the interruption by national security officials that led to the cancellation of Twic Mayardit community elections. On Sunday, security personnel believed to be members of the national security service interrupted Twic[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Emeritus Bishop Nathanial Garang Anyieth Jangdit is currently receiving intensive medical care at a hospital in Nairobi after being diagnosed with a severe case of malaria. Philip Maluak Deng, Secretary of Information for Jonglei Internal Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), confirmed[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   The arrest of journalist Ruot George on Monday has sparked widespread condemnation from South Sudan’s journalism community. The arrest follows a defamation case filed by The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) against George, who has been vocal in his criticisms of the Union’s[Read More…]

By Dogga Morris and Bosco Bush   South Sudan Meteorological Service has forecasted that heavy rainfall is expected across much of Western Bahr el Ghazal State in the next seven days. The forecast indicates that wetter conditions will prevail over most parts of the country from September 10th to 17th,[Read More…]

By William Madouk                                            The recent proposal by a Member of Parliament Changkuoth Bichiock Reth to suspend the oil-for-development initiative to clear salary arrears for civil servants has been opposed by the Association of South Sudan Contractors (ASSCO). Malish Martin, chair of ASSCO, has publicly opposed the idea, arguing that[Read More…]

By William Madouk   The Permanent Mission of the Republic of South Sudan to the United Nations has dismissed a recently circulated “wealth tracking list” document as fraudulent. The mission clarified that the document was not authored by the UN Sanctions Committee or its panel of experts. In a statement,[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Members of Parliament have identified that there is lack of an independent institution responsible for implementing the “Appropriation Act” to ensure budget discipline. Lawmakers stated that without such an institution, the operationalization of the budget could face challenges, potentially undermining fiscal accountability and effective governance.[Read More…]