By William Madouk   Council of ministers, on Friday approved over $ 1.7 million for 2024 World Veterans Federation conference to be hosted by South Sudan. Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Gen. Chol Thon Balok, had presented a resolution for the country to host the 2024 veteran’s conference. The[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Norwegian special envoy to South Sudan and Sudan has expressed worry regarding the conduct of elections in the country as days pass by without meaningful progress in implementing the roadmap. Ambassador Jon Anton Johnson raised the concerns yesterday, during a press conference to wrap up[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   South Sudan Media Authority has branded the United Nations Commission on Human Rights ‘bias’ over its recent report on the breach of freedom of expression in the country. Elijah Alier Kwai, the Managing Director of Media Authority, said in a statement that the report lacked adequate[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Government of South Sudan ponders to deploy unified forces (NUF) with sticks after all pleas to UN Security Council to lift arms embargo seems fruitless. Minister of Information, Micheal Makuei told the press after council of ministers meeting, on Friday. He said that the uniforms donated[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   Deputy Minister of interior, David Marial Gumke has promised that his office will fund December 2023 National Youth Convention. Gumke also promised to advocate for more funding for the youth in parliament, urging them to shun violence and unite across the country. “The ministry of interior,[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   South Sudanese students studying in Moyo district of Uganda have decried lack of government support towards their accomplishment of studies. The president of the Moyo District South Sudanese Students Association (MOSSUSA) said there are no stakeholders who give them advice or guidance, and they lack[Read More…]

By William Madouk   A girl temporarily assumed office of the vice president for the service cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi, on Thursday under girls’ mentorship in the leadership role. The mentorship initiative, dubbed “Girls Take over Offices” programmes is held under the theme “Invest in Girl’s Rights: Our Leadership, Our well-Being.”[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Government plans to incorporate civic education into primary and secondary school curricula to shape children into good citizens. Vice President for service cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol revealed this during “Girls Take over Offices” mentorship programme. He said that the fear of the unknown and wrong perceptions[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN) calls for an end to the illegal arrest and disappearance of people. Bol Deng Bol, Chairman of the Jonglei Civil Society Network made the call following a mysterious disappearance of some youth, hailing from the state. Biar Ajak Marol (in picture[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Minister of Foreign Affairs and International corporations, Dr. James Pitia Morgan, said government is ready to form electoral institutions. He disclosed this after a meeting between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the Norwegian Special Envoy for South Sudan and Sudan, Jon Anton Johnson, at State[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Speaker of transitional national legislative assembly has warned lawmakers against ethnic division in parliament while tackling matters of public concern. Jema Nunu Kumba made the urge after observing some lawmakers siding with their communities during parliamentary discussions, this week. “Mentioning tribes in our interaction tantamount[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   European Union (EU) has launched a project to benefit more than 120,000 South Sudanese through the promotion of education and supporting resilience. Target of the project is to strengthen education, resilience, and social cohesion in areas where there are high numbers of displaced people or[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   Jonglei State governor and the Chief Administrator of Greater Pibor have complained of interference by some politicians in the recurring communal conflict between the two areas. Lokole Amee, the chief administrator of the Greater Pibor, told the August House that some politicians were lobbying for their[Read More…]

By William Madouk   At least nine web developers and entrepreneurs are in a tight race to pocket $10,000 in MTN South Sudan’s first-ever Mobile Money (MoMo) Access Programming Interface (API) hackathon. This hackathon, organized by MTN Group Fintech, allows third parties to come up with innovative ideas to accelerate[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David A member of Transitional National Legislative Assembly has made astounding allegations that scholarship programs in the country are predominantly benefiting children from wealthy backgrounds, demanding accountability. Hon. Victoria Adhar Arop, an 80-year-old lawmaker representing Twic County of Warrap state claimed that scholarships were being awarded to[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Lawmakers at the National Assembly have suggested summoning the minister of finance and fiscal planning over mining sector revenue. An MP had raised a concern at the Assembly, over gold mining in the country, during a debate on the National Revenue Authority Act, which is[Read More…]

By William Madouk   At least nine web developers and entrepreneurs are in a tight race to pocket $10,000 in MTN South Sudan’s first-ever Mobile Money (MoMo) Access Programming Interface (API) hackathon. This hackathon, organized by MTN Group Fintech, allows third parties to come up with innovative ideas to accelerate[Read More…]

Bida Elly David   Jonglei state governor, Denay Chagor is facing severe criticism from lawmakers who accuse him and his leaders of duty negligence. This comes amid ongoing insecurity issues like killings, child abduction, and cattle raids in the state while the governor is said to be always absent from[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Auxiliary Bishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, Santo Loku Pio Doggale, has urged the sons and daughters of Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, not to sell their land for money and positions. Bishop Santo was speaking during ordination of a priest and two deacons in[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   A fifteen-year-old schoolgirl, Lona Juma George, who temporarily took over as the Vice President for Gender Cluster, vowed to battle early and forced child marriage. The young and visionary girl is a student at Queens and Kings Boys and Girls Secondary School. She promised to[Read More…]