By Deng Ghai Deng Ongoing economic crisis in South Sudan has escalated to a dire situation where members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) are reportedly dying over lack of remunerations. “They cannot afford medication due to prolonged unpaid salary arrears and suspended medical allowances,” spokesperson of the[Read More…]
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Juba Modern Shopping Mall construction resumes
By Kidega Livingstone The construction of the Juba Market modern shopping mall has resumed after being suddenly suspended in March this year. The suspension was due to a claim that the land belonged to someone other than the Juba City Council. According to Deputy Speaker of Juba City Council,[Read More…]
Country-driven research MoU signed
By Kidega Livingstone Action Against Hunger in collaboration with the University of Juba, the SUDD Institute, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a research agenda driven by the country. The two institutions, with funding from Action Against Hunger, will engage in advanced research and educational activities focused on[Read More…]
World Bank funds climate-smart farming in South Sudan
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Smallholder farmers in South Sudan are set to benefit from a $30 million grant from the World Bank. The grant is to support good agricultural practices, agroforestry, and natural resource management skills of farmers, fisher folks, and livestock herders. An estimated 140,000 households including 98,000[Read More…]
Jebel Lado residents appeal for urgent aid as floods hit
By William Madouk Residents of Jebel Lado payam, Molobur village in Juba County and the surrounding areas are living in fear of snake bites after reptiles were carried into their homes by the floodwaters. Torrential rains have triggered fresh floods, destroying crops, houses, and cutting off roads. Over 6,000[Read More…]
SPLA-IO condemns attack on its position in Jonglei State
By Deng Ghai Deng The SPLA-IO strongly condemned what it described as an act of aggression by the SSPDF against its defensive position in Motot Payam, Uror County, Jonglei State. According to the statement released, Thursday, by SPLA-IO spokesperson Col. Lam Paul Gabriel, the attack occurred late Wednesday night[Read More…]
University of Juba clarifies alleged ‘strike’ over unpaid salaries
By Deng Ghai Deng The University of Juba has responded to recent reports and social media speculation regarding a potential strike by its teaching staff members over unpaid salary arrears. A letter issued on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, signed and stamped by Professor Milton Melingasuk Lado, Director of International[Read More…]
Citizens storm immigration over Passport delays
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Disgruntled citizens on Thursday stormed the Department of Nationality, Passport, and Immigration, accusing officials of lying and failing to issue passports and national identity cards on time. A woman whose child requires urgent medical treatment in Israel said she had been waiting since May for[Read More…]
Fire guts over 500 stalls in Yei
By James Innocent Dar Salam Market in Yei County, Central Equatoria State, was reduced to ashes by a devastating fire that broke out around 7:00 PM, Wednesday Night, according to eyewitness accounts. The Yei market has been a vital food supply hub for markets in the capital city of[Read More…]
PEACE-TALKS: SPLM-IO maintains stance despite persuasion
By Deng Ghai Deng Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has reaffirmed its decision to abstain from the ongoing peace negotiations in Nairobi. The opposition party maintains that until fundamental concerns that mark a significant escalation in the fragile peace process, are addressed, it’s out of the talks. Last[Read More…]
CES: Ministry of Local Gov’t develops strategic plan
By William Madouk The Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency in Central Equatoria State is working on drafting a five-year strategic plan to achieve lasting peace and improve service delivery in six counties. This was announced yesterday during the launch of a three-day workshop aimed at developing[Read More…]
Juba County Councilors impeach Chairperson
By William Madouk The chairperson of the reconstituted Juba County Legislative Council, Robert Milla John, has been impeached by councillors due to poor leadership. This decision came after councillor Loro Luwala tabled a motion of no confidence against Mr. Milla during an extraordinary meeting chaired by Deputy Chairman David[Read More…]
Delays in S.4 results frustrate parents
By Ijoo Bosco Community members in Eastern Equatoria state have expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay in the release of results for the South Sudan Secondary School Certificate of Education. Paska Akello, a mother of two children who sat the exams last year, expressed her frustration at[Read More…]
Jadalla reshuffles UAP property board
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Central Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has recalled members to the UAP Property Board of Directors and appointed new members. In a gubernatorial decree read on state-owned SSBC on Tuesday, Governor Wani recalled the appointments of Mr. Fredrick Lokule, Mr. Peter Yatta[Read More…]
CECAFA women’s games to kick off in August
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Council of East and Central African Football Association (CECAFA) has confirmed that the zonal qualifiers for the women’s tournament will be held in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa from August 17 to September 3, 2024. Matches will be played at the Abebe Bikila and[Read More…]
President Kiir jets South Africa for bilateral talks
By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir Mayardit has on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, traveled to Pretoria, South Africa for a working visit with his counterpart President Cyril Ramaphosa. According to the office of the President, the visit is to discuss peace and stability in South Sudan as well as[Read More…]
Kiir, IMF discuss economic recovery
By Bosco Bush Amidst an ailing economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pledged support to South Sudan in the areas of economic management, technical systems, and policy advice. South Sudan’s economy is plunging as families grapple with high cost of living caused by hyperinflation and extreme currency depreciation.[Read More…]
GUNFIREP: Defiant drivers trigger shooting-Army
By Philip Buda Ladu The spokesperson of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang has stated that the terrifying Tuesday night heavy gunfire in Juba was ignited by two drivers who defied some security checks. The SSPDF spokesperson narrated that two separate, related incidents[Read More…]
Three injured in revenge attack
By Yang Ater Yang At least three people were shot and wounded in a revenge attack in the Rumbek Central County area over the weekend, according to local authorities. Lakes State Police Spokesman Major Elijah Mabor Makuac told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Monday that the overall security[Read More…]
Jonglei forms committee to restore calm in Duk, Twic East counties
By Deng Ghai Deng Against a backdrop of heightened tensions and recent deadly clashes, the Jonglei State Legislative Assembly has moved decisively to address the unrest in Duk and Twic East Counties by forming a dedicated committee aimed at restoring peace. Chaired by Hon. Maker Chol Adol, the 7-member[Read More…]