By Aweye Teddy Onam Most parts of South Sudan are projected to receive normal average conditions with rainfall ranging from 50-100mm between September 19th to 26th, 2023, according to a weather forecast by the South Sudan Civil Aviation indicated. The weekly weather forecast further indicates that many areas, including parts[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Islamic Community has praised the South Sudan government for ignoring religious discrimination in the appointment of leadership. The praise came after the appointment of Abraham Goc as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Revenue Authority and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation on the Application Programming Interface (API) meant to fight the smuggling of goods. Heads of the two institutions signed the MoU at Uganda Revenue Authority Headquarters, on[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Main opposition party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has reaffirmed that it will not take part in the elections if the prerequisites for polls are not met The party’s Deputy Chairman Nathaniel Oyet Pierino on Monday doubts that without the implementation of all the[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark South Sudan National Minister of Public Affairs has called for digitalization of the pension system to safeguard files and ensure senior citizens receive their benefits. Speaking during the launch of the South Sudan Pensioners’ Association (SSPA), Minister Joseph Bangasi Bakasoro says the exercise enhances safety of[Read More…]

By William Madouk Gate for Technologies (G4T) has been appointed as a new agent for the United Arab Emirates satellite services operator Thuraya in South Sudan. This was revealed on Tuesday during the official launch of Thuraya in the country under the theme “Thuraya connecting the people of South Sudan.”[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan national Parliament on Tuesday resolved to launch an investigative against Western Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba. The Parliament resolved to set up a committee, tasked to investigate claims of misappropriation of salary arrears meant for official of defunct states which were amalgamated[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark Tension remains high in Pochalla County as armed youth continue to exchange gunshots with the government forces stationed there. On Monday, Col. Joseph Okony Okwom Othow was killed in fierce fighting with armed youth. Army spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said the commander was killed[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Opposition parties, civil society and peace monitoring bodies are expressing concerns about a shrinking political and civic space due to restrictions on political and civil activities. With barely 15 months to the general elections in 2024, enabling an environment where citizens can freely communicate and organize activities[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Nicolas Haysom has told the UN Security Council that the current political atmosphere in the country favors one party. South Sudan is to conduct its first election at the end[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) passed the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023, guaranteeing the possibility of conducting elections in 2024. The bill will be presented to the president for assent. In the Bill, the number of Members of Parliament shall be increased to[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham South Sudan’s main opposition party cites hitches in implementation of 2018 revitalised peace agreement, saying the process is at risk. Deputy Chairman of SPLM-IO and first deputy speaker of the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA), Nathaniel Oyet Pierino is urging guarantors to intervene. Oyet pointed at[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has appealed to National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) not to tamper with allocations for people with disabilities and youth, in the national election bill. CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmond Yakani, expressed concern over some parliamentarians, who, he said, intent to use the[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have handed at least 333 structures to the ten states of South Sudan. Enhancing Community Resilience and Local Governance Project (ECRP) Project Manager, John Nyirenda listed projects implemented by the two partner organisations.[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan men’s national basketball team has climbed up the FIBA Men’s World ranking index, moving from position 62 to 31, and top in the African continent. In the latest FIBA updated table, the Bright Stars have been ranked at position 31 after Japan, Iran, Lebanon, China,[Read More…]

By William Madouk Removal of acting mayor, Emmanuel Richard Khamis has sparked debate among the residents of Juba City, as multitudes believe he made magical strides to change the face of the city in the shortest time of his tenure, others are feasting over his sudden downfall. No. 1 Citizen[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark A coalition of civil society has urged the national government not to transfer money to states that have not presented budgets for the fiscal year. In national budget validation workshop, last week, activists demanded that ministry of finance and planning should restrict remitting funds to state[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has a strategy of restoring peace in neighboring Sudan which he intends to unveil a United Nations’ General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The President traveled, on Sunday, to New York, where he intends to unveil the layouts of bringing Sudan[Read More…]

By Charles K. Mark Juba City Council has partnered with Central Equatoria Business Union (CEBU) to address cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation issues. The partnership aims to develop effective waste management mechanisms, conduct civic education and explore policy frameworks for waste regulation. Acting Mayor Emmanuel Khamis, before his removal from the[Read More…]