By Philip Buda Ladu As the Nairobi peace talks, [Tumaini Initiative] between the transitional government and the South Sudan opposition holdout groups clock two months next week, the government delegation has returned to Juba for consultations with the leadership regarding some contentious issues. The delegation headed by the government[Read More…]
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Outrageous Rights groups urge Kiir not to sign NSS bill
By Bosco Bush Rights Groups have condemned the passing of the National Security Service Act 2014 (Amendment) Bill 2024, without scraping Articles, 54 and 55, urging President Salva Kiir not to sign it into law. Mr. Ter Manyang, Executive Director for the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) said,[Read More…]
#BREAKING NEWS# GUNSHOTS DEAFEN YEI RESIDENTS
Residents of Yei town were treated to deafening gunshots, last night in what later transpired to be an attempted incursion by suspected National Salvation Front rebels. Yei River County Commissioner, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa has this to say about the shooting. “There was an abduction attempt at 8:15pm from armed men[Read More…]
Commissioner urges Rokon Demarcation plan
By Bosco Bush Juba County Commissioner, Emmanuel Tete is urging the communities of Rokon Payam to accelerate demarcation and urbanization plan for the area and its neighboring Payams. He made this call during the Feast of St. Peter the Apostle celebration held by the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba on[Read More…]
Hunger kills 12 lives in Likuangole County
By Manas James Okony At least 12 people, among them five children, have succumbed to starvation in Likuangole County, Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). The devastating events occurred over a short span of a week, from June 28 to July 2. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Newspaper,[Read More…]
Former World Bank Manager calls for Public Finance reforms
By Rehan Ajuet Moun Outgoing World Bank’s Country Manager for South Sudan Mr. Firas Raad has called on the government to implement public finance management reforms as essential steps towards boosting resilience. He made this remark after visiting First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. During the meeting, Mr. Raad[Read More…]
FAO encourages agricultural investment to tame food insecurity
By Philip Buda Ladu Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is urging South Sudan to invest in agriculture in order to fight food insecurity. FAO Deputy Director-General (DDG), Beth Bechdol, who visited South Sudan, underscored the need to invest in agriculture and transform agrifood systems to[Read More…]
Minister pledges creating conducive trade environment
By Kidega Livingstone The newly appointed Minister of Trade and Industry, Amb. Joseph Moum Majak has promised to improve the economy through increased trade and industrial development. Speaking during his welcome ceremony yesterday, Minister Moum outlined his vision and priorities for the ministry. “I have not come to this[Read More…]
NBS certifies two local companies
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a move to protect consumers and boost exports, the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has certified Hagana Agro Processing Company and Aram Weer Organic. Following inspections and testing, the companies received certification for their products: Hagana for refined, packaged, and processed honey[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner urges citizens to embark on agriculture
By James Innocent In the face of a growing population of returnees and internally displaced persons in Yei, the county commissioner has issued a strong call for citizens to embrace agriculture as a means of ensuring food security in the region. Over the past year, Yei has seen an[Read More…]
Three killed in Gogrial East County
By Hou Akot Hou Three people have reportedly been shot dead by unknown assailants, last weekend at Akuach village in Mangol Apuk payam in Gogrial East County of Warrap State. Mangol Apuk Payam administrator, David Atem Matuop identified the deceases as Diing Ajak Diing, Deng Ayiet Deng and Achuil[Read More…]
Onyoti urges trade minister to regulate market prices
By Kidega Livingstone Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Onyoti Adigo Nyikuach, has called on the newly appointed Minister of Trade and Industry to work closely with the National Revenue Authority to regulate prices in the markets. Speaking during a welcoming ceremony for the new trade minister, Adigo stressed the[Read More…]
Journalists protest harassment at parliament
By staff writer Journalists covering the parliament’s session on Wednesday walked out in protest against intimidation by security agents. The incident occurred while lawmakers were discussing the highly controversial National Security Act 2014, Amendment Bill. The incident began when plainclothes security personnel prevented journalists from recording with their phones[Read More…]
SPLIT House passes National Security Bill
By William Madouk Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) yesterday passed the National Security Act 2014 (amendment) Bill 2024 maintaining articles that grant arrest without warrant. This came amid heated debate and contrasting views among lawmakers. The controversial bill was tabled by the Chairperson of the Committee on National Security[Read More…]
Stanbic Bank supports South Sudan Red Cross in another successful Blood Donation campaign
By James Luala As an advocate for philanthropy and charitable endeavours, I believe that our existence transcends beyond our individual needs. At Stanbic Bank, we view our role not only as bankers but as stewards of the community’s well-being. As such, we remain dedicated to uplifting the communities in[Read More…]
Two arrested over chieftainship dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Two traditional chiefs in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, have been arrested following a disagreement over the position of paramount chief. The two chiefs, Aturjong Aturjong and Dau Deng Nyuol, were competing for the role of paramount chief in the area. The[Read More…]
Civil Society condemns intimidation of leaders after Bor protests
By Rehan Ajuet Moun South Sudan Civil Society Forum (SSCSF) has strongly condemned the intimidation and targeting of civil society leaders and journalists by security agents in the aftermath of recent peaceful protests in Bor, Jonglei State. On June 17th and 24th, 2024, the civilians of Jonglei State took[Read More…]
Teenage boy drowns in Aweil North
By Hou Akot Hou A 17-year-old boy drowned last Friday while attempting to cross a river in Aweil North County to attend a function in Aweil Town. According to Aweil North County Commissioner, Mr. Kiir Chan Wol, the incident occurred when the victim, identified as Diing Ngong Deng, was[Read More…]
India avails 500 scholarship slots to South Sudanese
By Bosco Bush Global ARCUS program has announced the availability of at least 500 scholarship slots for South Sudanese students interested in pursuing education in India. Global ARCUS-study in India program-is an organization that offers scholarships to African students to study in India. According to Mr. Shravan Kumar, the[Read More…]
MP withdraws motion on counterfeiting notes
By William Madouk A lawmaker in the national parliament withdrew a motion regarding the issue of a printing machine used for making fake U.S. dollars and South Sudanese pounds that was confiscated by national security in Western Equatoria State. According to the House agenda, MP Wek Mamer Kuol was[Read More…]