By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   Police have arrested at least two people in connection with battering of an old woman to death over a land dispute in Juba. The deceased, presumed to be about 60 years old, was identified as Agnes Waron, a resident of the Hai-Mouna residential area. Police[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Former mayor of Juba City, Kalisto Ladu Faustino (pictured), was last seen on Saturday night, 30th March 2024, before allegedly being clobbered and nabbed by security personnel. His arrest attracted wide condemnation from many institutions in the country and outside with members of the National Legislative Assembly, joining[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has teamed up with various stakeholders to intensify fighting against substandard goods. Last year, the SSNBS conducted a comprehensive market inspection exercise across Juba, targeting traders involved in the sale of outdated and potentially harmful commodities. The objective[Read More…]

By William Madouk   National legislature on Friday, formed an ad hoc committee to study President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s inaugural speech during opening session of the August House. The 23-member committee, led by Hon. Deng Tiel Ayuel, who is also the chairperson of Legislation and Legal Affairs of the Assembly,[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   South Sudanese refugees call on leaders to commit to holding December 2024 elections. Youth Chairperson at Boroli camp in west Nile region of Uganda, Taban Alafi Justine made the appeal during a two-day youth dialogue organized by local leaders in Adjumani town on Friday. “I[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   United States through its Aid Agency, United State Agency for International Development (USAID)] has provided 25 million dollars additional funding for refugees in Uganda. Uganda is currently hosting 1.6 million refugees, with majority South Sudanese, who fled 2013 and 2016 conflict. The funding that is meant[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   South Sudan government may soon find itself embroiled in a court battle as a law firm prepares to file a case in East African Court of Justice over former Juba city mayor, Kalisto Lado Faustino. In a letter released by M/S Pan African Law Chambers Advocate[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   South Sudan’s struggle to conduct elections compels the government to seek technical support for December 2024 democracy process to take place. The minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, Dr. James Pitia Morgan revealed meeting Ambassador of Malta, Dr. Wilhelm Von Trott zu Solz, to[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Speaker of National Legislative Assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba on Friday reshuffled all parliamentary committees after their office tenure ended. The speaker eventually announced reconstituted committee heads, during the first parliamentary session after lawmakers’ return from three months recess. According to the timeframe of services, chief[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Members of National Assembly have resolved to form an ad hoc committee to probe mass illegal logging in Morobo County. Central Equatoria State governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony and Morobo county commissioner are to answer some questions on the matter. Other relevant persons in authority are also[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   South Sudan witnessed a peaceful and secure Eid al-Fitr celebration, with no reported cases of insecurity across the country, according to the police. Maj. General Daniel Justin, the police spokesperson, provided reassurance to the public and authorities, highlighting the overall calmness in the general security[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Prices of different commodities have slightly reduced in Juba as the South Sudanese Pound continues to gain value against the United States Dollar. This has led to a drop in prices for essential food items, bringing relief to consumers. As of Thursday, the exchange rate[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Central Equatoria State (CES) government has closed down 10 petrol stations in Juba. The decision, made by the leadership after a thorough assessment, aims to ensure that fuel stations meet the necessary standards and are located in appropriate areas. Mr. Angelo Daya, the State Security[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Central Equatoria State Governor reiterated his call for the Ambororo nomads to vacate the Greater Yei area, as the local population prepares for extensive agricultural activities. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony issued this directive in security meeting upon his arrival in Yei town. Governor Adil arrived in[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO has commended National Electoral Commission (NEC) for its transparency on funds for electoral process. CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmond Yakani said that transparency is a pillar of accountability. He however, called for a speedy process in disbursing the funds while[Read More…]

By Deng Athian   South Sudan is set to host Monetary Affairs of East Africa conference, from April 28th to May 3rd, in Juba. Governors of Central Banks from East African member states that include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Congo, Burundi, Somalia, and the host country, South Sudan will attend[Read More…]

  By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   As part of its social corporate responsibility, MTN South Sudan donated assorted food items and sanitary pads to Juba Central Prison female inmates and Giada Hospital. The items, worth ten million South Sudanese pounds, handed on Tuesday, include maize floor, white beans, cooking oil,[Read More…]

Kidega Livingstone   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for compassion and charity towards those struggling with the ailing economy across the country in his Eid al-Fitr message to the nation. Kiir congratulated the Muslim community, both in South Sudan and those in the diaspora, on the end of Ramadan.[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   National Electoral Commission (NEC) chairperson, Abednego Akok, has announced commencement of voter registration in June, this year. Addressing the media on Tuesday, Akok stated that the national government has allocated funds for the election process. “There are procedures which must be fulfilled, one of them,[Read More…]

By William Madouk   National Legislative Assembly postponed its first session on Monday due to an agenda error. John Agany, the spokesperson for the National Assembly, informed the media that the sitting has been rescheduled for Friday due to an administrative mistake in setting the agenda for the session. “The[Read More…]