UN As South Sudan approaches a critical juncture in its political history with this young nation gearing up for its first-ever elections in 2024, communities in Western Equatoria, and indeed, across the country are still contending with frequent outbreaks of conflict, criminality and rebuilding their lives as best as possible[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole UNHCR special envoy to the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Mohammed Affey highlighted the need for continued effort on durable answers for millions of people forced to flee in and from South Sudan. Mr. Affey emphasized that beyond humanitarian action, creation of conditions for returnees and recovery[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Bureau of Standards on Thursday destroyed over 10,000 metric tons of expired food and non-food items impounded from traders across markets in Juba city. The expired commodities consisting of maize flour, sugar, milk, oil, soap, biscuits, liquid soaps, paints, and drinks, were set[Read More…]

Bida Elly David Female candidates in Central Equatoria State have outperformed their male counterparts in the recent Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE). The results showed that out of 13,894 candidates who sat for the examination in the State, 13,546 passed with a 94.7 percent average performance. Out of the 5,692[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Zain Telecommunication Company has donated 10,000 US Dollars to Juba Teaching Hospital as part of its cooperate social responsibility to the community. The money is meant to help the government institution retain the only CT scan machine which has been down for a period of two[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu A bike looks like a very small thing to some people, but to me personally, I know what it means because it helps me move distances, says Denis Logonyi Muye. Denis Logonyi Muye, who was all smiling with expressions of appreciation and new hope, received a[Read More…]

By Malek Arol Influx of refugees and returnees into South Sudan has levied heavy burdens and overstretched financial allocations for humanitarian assistance in the country. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak lamented the funding shortage during review planning meeting on Wednesday. “We are facing a[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan government sets to conduct a national economic conference scheduled for September to rescind the crisis in the country. The national ministry of finance and economic planning launched the preparatory initiative of the conference on Wednesday, at the ministry’s headquarters in Juba. “The forum will[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Directorate for Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration (DCRPI) has received 20,000 passport booklets from a German firm after clearing outstanding financial debts for the IT Company. Deputy Director of Finance at the Directorate, Phillip Kuch said the booklets received were part of 212,000 passports formerly[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudanese leaders are advised to get inspiration from the legacy left behind by former South African President, Nelson Mandela. Special representative of the UN Secretary-General to South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom offered the advice during aired on radio Miraya, to mark Mandela Day. Mr. Haysom said[Read More…]

By Manas James A small cargo plane, carrying five people including two crew members, crash-landed at an airstrip in Walgak town of Akobo County, Jonglei State on Monday evening. All five people aboard the plane, including two crew members, are safe. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, Kuot[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Doctors Union of South Sudan is urging the national parliament to increase health spending in the new fiscal year budget. Doctors said they have witnessed direct strain on healthcare systems due to inadequate funding, which has resulted in poor patient care. Dr. Anthony Garang, the acting[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David National Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, and Central Equatoria State government reject water price increment in Juba city, directed revert to SSP 800 per barrel. Juba city Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Canon Martin Simon Wani has also been tasked to issue a local order, decreeing[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Residents of Ifwanyak in Torit welcome new police post constructed and gifted to the area by United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to help deal with criminal activities in the region. The project was funded to enhance security and strengthen the rule of law in[Read More…]

By William Madouk National Revenue Authority asked for the speedy construction of a tax administration institute to build staff capacity to increase non-oil revenue collection in the country. Commissioner-General of the National Revenue Authority, Athian Ding Athian made the appeal during an inspection visit to South Sudan Tax Administration Institute.[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Activists are asking the National Legislative Assembly to halt budget scrutiny until the Finance Ministry presents an in-depth report on how the previous budget was spent. On Monday, the parliament conducted a public hearing on the SSP 2.1 trillion 2023-2024 fiscal budget. Civil society organizations, women[Read More…]

By Staff writer German Embassy in Juba on Friday awarded grants to two national NGOs aimed at improving community cohesion and fostering peace. In press statement from the Embassy, Gender Equality and Social Support Organization (GESSO) and RECONCILE International benefited from the grants. “GESSO will use the funding to build[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David A civil society activist has described the snail-pace implementation of the revitalized peace agreement, especially the transitional security arrangements provisions that are far behind schedule. Edmund Yakani, the executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said the political game played by parties continues[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Vice Chancellor of Bahr-El-Ghazal University has slammed South Sudan government over poor education system in the country. Professor, Victor Loku Kwajok said most students with high school grades suffer serious challenges in higher institutions of learning. The vice chancellor was speaking during the declaration of Certificate[Read More…]

By Staff writer Transitional National Legislative Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba acknowledged that implementation of the revitalized peace agreement is taking a slow pace. “Of course, the pace is a bit slow,” Rt. Hon. Nunu said while enumerating on achievements of the transitional national Legislative Assembly in the[Read More…]