By Lodu William Odiya The Bank of South Sudan and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation in modern banking infrastructure and financial innovation. In a statement released by the Vice president’s press unit, the initiative would deepen cooperation in[Read More…]
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Civil Society calls on parties to commit to dialogue
By Lodu Willim Odiya The South Sudan Civil Society Alliance organization has yesterday called on the parties to the 2018 peace agreement to commit to dialogue in order for peace to avail in the country. Speaking to the media, the Deputy chairperson of the of the organization, Dabek Mabior[Read More…]
Kiir relieves SSBC Managing Director
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has confirmed the relief of James Magok Chilim, the Managing Director of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The president made the changes on Thursday through presidential decrees read out on the state-owned broadcaster, the SSBC. In a separate decree, the[Read More…]
Kiir revokes appointments of Dr. Machar’s top allies
Lodu William Odiya and Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has revoked the appointment of senior SPM-IO members from the National and State Parliaments. Among those revoked from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) are close allies to First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, the chairperson of the Sudan People’s[Read More…]
Parliament adjourns sitting due to Ministers’ Absence
By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Wednesday unanimously adjourned a sitting after most Ministers failed to show up. The yesterday’s sitting was meant to discuss President Salva Kiir’s speech during the opening of the house last month. According to the members of the parliament Ministers were[Read More…]
Trade Ministry, UNDP Collaborates to Develop E-commerce Strategy
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Trade and Industry has collaborated with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to developed a comprehensive e-commerce strategy for South Sudan. In a statement issued the Ministry’s press unit yesterday, Minister Atong Kuol Manyang highlighted that the e-commerce strategy would drive the economic[Read More…]
Gov’t refutes negotiating with Israel to resettle Palestinians
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has refuted the rumours about resettling Palestinian nationals in the country. This comes amid report from international media such Aljazeera that stated “Israel, South Sudan in talks over forced transfer of Palestinians”. “Israel is in[Read More…]
NCA Director General urges public to adopt digital payment system
Gieth Kon Mathiang, Director General (DG) National Communication Authority (NCA)/Courtesy photo By: Ngor Deng Matem The Director General of the NCA, Gieth Kon Mathiang, said digital payment systems play a significant role, as they ease the transaction anywhere. He assured the South Sudanese of digital payment’s efficiency and reliability, as[Read More…]
Back to parties as AU delegation leaves Juba
By Lodu William Odiya A 15-member AU delegation that engaged peace stakeholders in Juba left with a series of wishes toward the resurrection of the 2018 peace agreement. Topping the list is a call for dialogue among peace parties; second is the need for an immediate ceasefire. Among the key[Read More…]
NDM reaffirms commitment to peace agreement
By Lod Willam Odiya The National Democratic Movement (NDM) has yesterday reaffirmed commitment to the Revitalized Agreement on Resolution of conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. The statement comes after ninth session of the party National Leadership Council held on Monday. According to a statement extended to this outlet,[Read More…]
South Sudan launches second phase of malaria vaccine
By Lodu William Odiya As part of the efforts to prevent and control malaria disease, the Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF has launched malaria vaccine to protect children. In a joint statement issued to the media yesterday, the vaccine would increase access and[Read More…]
Refugees vacate Kakuma Camp as challenges surge
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Some residents in Kakuma Camp have left for South Sudan as food ration shortages hit the camps. According to UNHCR, Kakuma Camp is one of the largest South Sudanese refugee populations in the world, hosting a substantial population of over 148,000 South Sudanese refugees. In an[Read More…]
VP Bol directs CES, Road Minister to present urban road
Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, Vice President and chairperson of the Economic cluster/VPUBy Lodu William Odiya The Vice President and chairperson of the Economic cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel has tasked the leaders to present practical plan for Juba Road construction within a week. According to a statement issued by the[Read More…]
WHAT NEXT? As AU council meets President Kiir
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday welcomed a high-level delegation from the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) to the presidential palace. The AU delegation, led by Dr. Mohammed Khaled, Algeria’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and the current Chair of the AU Peace and Security Council,[Read More…]
Isohe, Losite payams reject inclusion in proposed Kidepo Valley Administrative Area
By Alan Clement Communities from Isohe and Losite Payams in Ikwoto County have formally opposed their inclusion in a proposed Kidepo Valley Administrative Area. Representatives from the communities in Isohe and Losite payams met with Eastern Equatoria State Governor, louis Lobong Lojore at the State Secretariat Hall on Saturday August[Read More…]
Woman gives birth to triplets, parents appeal for help
By Hou Akot Hou Parents and medics called on well-wishers and organizations to assist a 20-year-old woman who gave birth to triplets. 20-year-old Nyankot Ayuel Ayuel gave birth to triplets at Mayen Abun health facility last week. The triplets consists of a girl and two boys. Despite successful delivery with[Read More…]
SSCAA urges public to cease following unverified information
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSAA) yesterday called on the public to cease following unverified information regarding the sector. The call followed the recent public criticism after SSAA made internal changes. The changes include the relief of the general manager of Juba International Airport (JIA)[Read More…]
Education Minister calls for expansion of quality Education
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Minister of General education and instruction has said the country must expand education in order to achieve demographic dividends. Speaking during a ceremony to mark the world population day and World Population Report Day yesterday in juba, Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok said[Read More…]
CES raises alarm over constitutional mandate violations by national institutions
By Alan Clement The government of Central Equatoria State (CES) has expressed concern over continued encroachments into its constitutional mandate by certain institutions of the national government. In a statement, the Acting State Minister of Information, Jacob Aligo Lo-Lado, revealed that Governor Rabi Mujung, received a detailed report from a[Read More…]
BoSS warns commercial banks against violation of regulations
By: Deng Athian The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) Dr. Addis Ababa Othow has urged the commercial banks to adhere to the rules and regulations. The governor made a call on Friday while meeting with heads of the commercial banks and mobile money operators in Juba. The[Read More…]