By Alan Clement A lawmaker has urged the government to enforce environmental and biodiversity laws, citing unchecked deforestation and growing community risks from climate change, insecurity, and gender-based violence. In an exclusive interview, Ibba County MP Jackson Barko Charles vowed to present findings from new research linking peace, gender, and[Read More…]

 By Alan Clement Twic East County Member of Parliament, Deng Dau Deng, has dismissed reports claiming local leaders had resolved to impeach him over alleged poor performance, stating he has no knowledge of any such move. In an exclusive interview, Deng Dau Deng said he was unaware of any formal[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has pledged parliament’s full support for two landmark health bills in an effort to strengthen healthcare system in the country. According to a statement from the Speaker’s office, Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba, made the pledge during a meeting[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir has directed the Chief of Defense Forces, Dr. Paul Nang Majok, to improve the welfare of soldiers. The head of state and the commander in chief of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) made the directive on Thursday during the swearing in[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has relieved the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Gen. Dau Aturjok Nyuol. The head of state and the Commander In Chief of the SSPDF appointed Gen. Paul Nang Majok as Chief of Defense Forces. All these[Read More…]

  By Alan Clement The United Kingdom and Norway have warned against further extension of the transitional period, warning that continued delays and violations of the 2018 peace agreement risk plunging the nation back into conflict. Speaking on behalf of the United Kingdom and Norway during the RJMEC extraordinary plenary in[Read More…]

By Alan Clement In an effort to address rising concerns over traffic congestion and public safety, Abyei Municipality has initiated a relocation plan for traders to the new site. According to the press unit for Abyei Administrative Area, the initiative, spearheaded by the municipality’s leadership, is anchored in Administrative Order[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Peace monitors and the partners have expressed worries over a series of violations among the parties to the 2018 peace agreement. Some of the stakeholders raised worries during the fourth extraordinary meeting of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) held on Tuesday. The meeting, which[Read More…]

 By: Chol D. Johnson The Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), Maj. Gen. George Aggrey Owino, called for genuine implementation of the 2018 peace deal. The chairperson made the remarks yesterday during the RJEMC extraordinary plenary. He urged the parties to the 2018 peace agreement to[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has endorsed a major economic initiative aimed at empowering the private sector and accelerating small business development across the country. She made the approval during a high-level meeting with key stakeholders, including representatives from Foreign Direct Investment[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed Gen. Koang Choul as the deputy minister of defense and veteran affairs. The changes were made through a presidential decree readout on the state-owned broadcaster, the SSBC. Koang was recently relieved from the position of the Upper Nile governor. After his[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The special court trying the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, and the seven co-accused regarding the Nasir incident has adjourned the session to Wednesday. The pronouncement followed a lengthy presentation of the prosecution document from the investigator and prosecution team. During the seventh session conducted[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson At least 40 million South Sudan Pounds(SSP) have been collected to rehabilitate roads within Torit Town. Addressing the media over  weekend in Torit Municipal Council, Oyito Babtist Soforonio, the mayor of Torit, said the state government have at least tried its best to collect amount of[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The special court handling the Nasir incident involving the suspected First Vice President and seven others has granted the accused permission to access medical care. The court’s decision followed a request by the defense team requesting permission for all accused persons to seek essential medical care. According[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The suspended First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, has challenged the lifting of his immunity as well as the recently investigations. Dr. Machar  stated his stand during the sixth session of the trial on the Nasir incident on Friday. During the session, Dr. Machar was listed[Read More…]