By Charles K Mark   The newly sworn-in Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, is determined to revive the ailing economy and is unfazed by the challenges ahead. “I am not a stranger and I am aware of all those challenges. On South Sudan economy, the[Read More…]

  By Kidega Livingstone   Over three-quarters of graduated National Unified Forces (NUF) of South Sudan have defied orders to return to training centres for deployment. Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) made the shocking revelation during weekly report. The situation raises concerns of timely deployment[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Former undersecretary at the National Ministry of Health Dr. Victoria Anib Majur has been appointed head of the Social Development Unit of the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announced yesterday on its Twitter handle about the appointment. IGAD is[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Irish Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue wrapped up his international development mission to the Horn of Africa in South Sudan as Ireland prepares funds to cushion the needy. According to a statement seen by this outlet, Mr. McConalogue’s visit was to engage[Read More…]

Kidega Livingstone   John Angeth Kenyi Maker, a lawyer by profession, is set to run for the chairmanship position in the upcoming elections of the South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU). Residing in Juba and a person living with physical impairment, Mr. Angeth originates from Terekeka County in Central Equatoria[Read More…]

By Bida Elly/Yien Gattuor   A cargo plane Antonov 26, crashed at Yida Airstrip in Ruweng Administrative Area due to poor weather conditions, resulting in minor injuries for two pilots. The incident occurred on Tuesday when the plane lost control and overran the runway, eventually hitting a tree and catching[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   European Union (EU) ambassador to South Sudan, Mr. Timo Olkkonen, has called for reduced political tensions and a focus on peaceful elections in the country. During a visit to war-displaced persons in the Upper Nile region, alongside other partners in the United Nations, he emphasized[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   A high Court in Rumbek will now decide the alleged forced marriage involving the deputy Governor of Lakes State Akol Mathiang and one Ms. Jenifer Bill Maker. Mr. Akol found himself at the center of controversy as news of his arranged marriage and now the[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   At least 406 people have been killed in the last quarter of 2023 as a result of violence across South Sudan. United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has reported in a brief on violence affecting civilians, covering October to December, last year. Inter-communal conflict,[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark/Bida Elly   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has again directed the newly sworn-in national minister of finance, Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, and the governor of the Central Bank, James Alic Garang, to address the runaway hyperinflation. The directive comes as South Sudan grapples with a deteriorating economic[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called upon political leaders to urgently meet and decide on the fate of elections. In a press statement, Yakani welcomed the release of the Elections Calendar by the National Elections Commission and urged Kiir and[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   United Nations Mission in South Sudan collaborates with the European Union and International Organization for Migration (IOM) to address humanitarian crises in Malakal. Upper Nile State once hit hard by 2013 crisis is now hosting a significant number of returnees and refugees, escaping Sudan War.[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   A pastor was among five people killed in a series of attacks in Duk County of Jonglei State over the weekend. According to local authorities, the pastor was travelling with his children to Toc Island when they were ambushed. During the attack, one of the[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   South Sudan faces threats of Mpox disease, spreading from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). DRC has recorded cases of the rare disease in several regions that health experts say it may spread across Africa since sexual transmission was confirmed on the continent last year. Owing to[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   High heatwave has compelled the government to declare closure of all learning centers in the country, after registering death cases. “The Government has decided to take the following measure: close down all schools with effect from Monday 18th March 2024,” the Ministry of Education and Instruction[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) refuted accusation that the party leadership has lost vision. Former SPLM-IO party members who defected to join the SPLM party claimed, “the entire party and leadership lost vision”. However, the defectors’ connotation in their resignation letter, read by John[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Former Vice Chancellor of University of Juba, Professor John Akech, officially handed over his position to the new Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Deng Mayom, on Friday. In his remarks, Professor Akech viewed the change as an opportunity to pursue another important role. He said life is[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   Western Bahr El-Ghazal State capital Wau, is set to get electricity as Trinity Energy Company Limited on March 14, 2024, successfully conducted a test run of the ‘first meter’ powered electricity at the State House. The local authorities expressed their delight and optimism about the[Read More…]