By Bida Elly David Speaker of the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly has called on the political parties to reach an agreement on holding elections this year. Speaking on Monday, Jemma Nunu Kumba said parliamentary engagement with the executive is crucial for achieving peace through democratic elections. “Right now,[Read More…]
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Jonglei probes Bor Hospital baby theft
By Charles K Mark Authorities in Jonglei State are investigating and actively searching for a Nine Days old baby who was reported stolen from Bor Civil Hospital on Friday. The State Minister of Information in Bor, Elizabeth Nyadak John, confirmed the incident during a phone interview with No. 1[Read More…]
Gov’t seeks partners’ support on Humanitarian funding
By Bida Elly David In light of the escalating Sudanese conflict and the growing number of returnees and refugees seeking safety, the cabinet passed a $1.8billion-dollar budget for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to respond to the crisis. This came after the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster[Read More…]
Strong justice system could fix intercommunal conflict
By Mamer Abraham Conflicts between different communities have persisted throughout history, in South Sudan. The intercommunal conflicts have often arisen from deep-rooted divisions, simmering tensions, and grievances that passed down from one generation to another. They have torn apart communities, eroded social cohesion, and prolonged cycles of violence and[Read More…]
Deceptive clearing agents put on notice
By William Madouk Chairperson of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standard, Dr. Kuorwel Kuai Korwel has warned clearing agencies against issuing fake documents to allow cargo entrances into the country. He made the remark after meeting members of Clearing Agents in Nimule town to iron out mishaps, understand[Read More…]
Youth encouraged to embrace leadership
By Charles K Mark Young people have been encouraged to assume leadership roles and actively participate in peacebuilding efforts in a bid to foster positive change in society. The call was made on Friday during commemoration of the Martin Luther King Day in Juba. Animu Athiei Risasi, the founder[Read More…]
Price surge linked to new Financial Act
By William Madouk Enforcement of Financial Act 2023-2024 has resulted in a significant surge in merchandise prices due to the heightened taxes imposed on imported goods. Deng Daniel, the Chairman of the South Sudan Clearing Agents Freight Forwarding Association, revealed that the parking yard is currently brimming with[Read More…]
South Sudan, Egypt sign military cooperation pact
By Bida Elly David South Sudan government signs a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egypt to enhance military cooperation between the two countries. The agreement followed a visit of South Sudanese Minister of Defense and Federal Affairs, Chol Thon Balok to Egypt for the Egyptian Defense Expose Summit in 2023.[Read More…]
Salaries; Ministry clarifies irregularities
By Charles K Mark A significant statistic of civil servants in the country have reportedly not received their salaries for July 2023, despite the money being released by the national ministry of finance. Civil servants in Kajo Keji County, last week, urged the national and state governments to address the[Read More…]
Fire guts Maper Market, three injured
By Hou Akot Hou Maper Akot Aru market was severely damaged by a fire on Thursday, resulting in injuries of three people who were attempting to save the goods in the store. Deng Bol, severely burned, was injured while attempting to remove goods from a shop, sustaining injuries to[Read More…]
Cabinet ratifies trade agreement with China
By Aweye Teddy Onam Council of Ministers has ratified trade economic and trade cooperation agreement between South Sudan and Chinese government. Speaking after the first cabinet meeting this year, information minister Michael Makuei Lueth, said the agreement was signed on 2011 but it could not be presented for some[Read More…]
Uganda must certify goods before entering S. Sudan
By William Madouk All export goods from Uganda must have quality certificate before entering South Sudan, a move aimed to combat products unfit for human consumption. The decision comes as part of South Sudan’s efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of the citizens as well as promote fair[Read More…]
Uphold citizen’s dreams, US tells leaders
By Charles K Mark The United States of America has urged South Sudan leaders to uphold the dreams and aspirations of the people that led to the 2011 independence. Despite the challenges faced by the Country, the US envoy to South Sudan Ambassador Michael J. Adler said they remain[Read More…]
Suspicious food cargo under investigation
By William Madouk South Sudan National Bureau of Standard has launched an investigation into three trucks carrying assorted food items at Nimule border. This came after the standards regulatory authority suspected the consignments in 40 ft containers – approximately 60 tons from the United Arab Emirates might have forged[Read More…]
Forex; SSP shrinks further against Dollar
By Charles K Mark South Sudan pound has depreciated further against the United States Dollar, shaking the prices of goods in the markets. No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper has established that in the parallel market, a dollar trades between 1,140 SSP and 1,210 SSP, while the Central Bank has[Read More…]
Businesses dwindle as pockets run dry
By Charles K Mark Businesses in Juba are struggling to stay afloat as customer pockets run dry after the heavy spending during the festive season. As the wallets and banks recover from the holiday spending, the aftershock is causing a wave effect that is being strongly felt by[Read More…]
About 9 million people on brink of disaster-Minister
By staff writer South Sudan’s Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management discloses that about 9 million people are vulnerable to humanitarian crisis, this year. According to minister, Albino Akol, these include internally displaced people (IDPs), refugees, and returnees. “In this year 2024, we have about 9 Million people[Read More…]
Lakes State artists elect new chairperson
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State artists on Wednesday elected Kuch Mayang Kuch, a.k.a, King Black Shine as their new chairpersons. King Black Shine was declared the winner by the electoral committee after scooping 179 votes of the 240 votes cast. The closest contender, Gai Mathiang (Dee Vein) got[Read More…]
Kiir, Machar tenure extension opposed
By Mamer Abraham Activists and political analysts have strongly disagreed with a lawmaker who proposed that President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar be given another five years. In an interview with City Review Daily Newspaper, lawmaker, David De Dau argued that the extension will give ample[Read More…]
Charity organizations donate to lepers
By Aweye Teddy Onam Charity Foundation for Africa Catholic Mission (USA) in collaboration with Fr. Dr. Lee Foundation in South Sudan have donated non-food items to over 100 lepers in Luri Rokwe Northern Bari, Juba. The two foundations are dedicated to supporting people affected by Leprosy. Speaking about Charity[Read More…]
