By Jacob Onuha Nelson Eastern Equatoria State Governor, Louis Lobong Lojore, has urged the administrators of Kauto and Imehejek to endure criticism as part of leadership. According to a statement yesterday, Governor Lobong stated during the official swearing in of the new Administrators at the state secretariat that “politics[Read More…]
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Kiir reiterates commitment for peace in Abyei
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reiterated his government’s unwavering commitment to protecting civilians and maintaining peace in Abyei. According to a statement on Wednesday, an attacker reportedly stormed Abyei and forcibly removed a detainee, raising concerns about cross-border security. The President’s remarks came after a[Read More…]
Gola c𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 for humanitarian support
By Lodu William Odiya Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) Chief administrator has called on the World Food Programme (WFP) to continue support to the community in the region. According to a statement, the Chief Administrator, Gola Boyoi Gola together with representative from the WFP and discussed some of the[Read More…]
Pibor Chief Administrator dissolves cabinet
Manas J. Okony The newly reappointed chief of Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Gola Boyoi Gola, on Monday dismissed the cabinet he inherited from his predecessor. In a series of decrees announced on Pibor 90.3 FM, the Chief Administrator relieved all cabinet ministers and advisors from their duties. The[Read More…]
Jonglei governor discloses security improvement in the area
By Lodu William Odiya Governor of Jonglei state, Dr. Riek Gai Kok has reported significant improvement on the security situation in the state. According to a statement issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, Governor Kok noted significant improvement in the region’s security situation highlighted by the absence of[Read More…]
SSFF President, Sudanese Ambassador meet to strengthen ties
By Lod William Odiya South Sudan Football Federation and Sudanese ambassador to Juba, Issam El-Din Karar discussed enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the field of football. In a statement released by the federation, SSFF President, Gen. Augustino Maduot Parek, in meeting with the Sudanese Ambassador on Wednesday,[Read More…]
Higher denomination banknotes could improve cash flow-Expert
By Alan Clement An economic analyst has proposed that higher-denomination banknotes be introduced to the market to avert liquidity crises in the country. In an interview with this outlet, Dr. Abraham Maliet believes that the introduction of South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) 10,000 and 50,000 would improve cash flow. “Introducing[Read More…]
Central Equatoria State pledges safe environment for investors
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State government has vowed to provide safe environment for investment in order to improve service delivery in the state. Speaking during the launch of South Sudan Institute of Revenue Administration (SSIRA), Paulino Lukudu Obede reaffirmed state government’s commitment to create safe environment for[Read More…]
At least 12 suicide cases registered in a week, surging figures worry
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Central Equatoria State (CES) government has reported at least twelve cases of suicide in a period of a week and cited fears of increase. Addressing media after the state security meeting, the State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency, Hon. Leon Abe, expressed[Read More…]
DENIAL: Central Bank U-turns on “printing more notes”
By Alan Clement The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has backtracked on recent revelations to print more South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) as a remedy to the liquidity crisis in the country. On Monday South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, (SSBC) quoted the governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Addis[Read More…]
Juba residents hit by flooding
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Some residents of Hai Referendum and Gumbo-Shirikat have urged the government and well-wishers to intervene and solve continuous flooding of some homes in Juba City. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Tuesday, Charles Nhial Bol, a resident of Hai Referendum, expressed[Read More…]
South Sudan population faces hunger affliction-WFP
By Alan Clement Severe funding shortfall is threatening to extricate humanitarian efforts and place millions of South Sudanese at risk of losing life-saving assistance. The World Food Programme (WFP) estimate that over seven million South Sudanese are on the brink of hunger, with 83,000 already facing dangerously low levels[Read More…]
Kiir directs Ruweng Chief to intensify peace efforts
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reiterated directive to Ruweng Area, Chief Administrator and his counterparts to intensify efforts in addressing cross-boundary security challenges. According to a statement released on Tuesday, president Kiir issued these directives during a briefing at the State House. The Chief Administrator,[Read More…]
SSRA collects over SSP 900 billion non-oil revenue
By Lodu Willam Odiya South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has revealed collecting 984.4 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) in non-oil revenue for 2024/2025 financial year. Speaking on Tuesday, during a launch of South Sudan Institute of Revenue Authority and Non-Oil Revenue Mobilization and Accountability phase two project, SSRA Commissioner[Read More…]
DEFEND Justice-Kiir urges judges
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged the new Justices to become defenders of fairness, equality, and the rights of the people. Speaking yesterday during a swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court, Kiir entrusted them with the vital responsibility of strengthening[Read More…]
South Sudan Launches Institutes for Revenue Administration
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan has launched its institute for Revenue Administration to advance it capacity for domestic revenue mobilization. Speaking during the launch on Tuesday, the National Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater said the day had marked a pivotal point in advancing country’s[Read More…]
Jonglei governor eyes resilience partnership with WFP
By Peter Kuol Kuch Over the weekend, Dr. Riek Ghai Kok, the Governor of Jonglei State, met with the World Food Programme (WFP) Deputy Executive Director to discuss areas of collaboration. The talks focused on supporting recovery and building resilience for the people of Jonglei State. The high-level meeting[Read More…]
Suspected Cholera outbreak leaves two dead in Aweil East
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Madhol Payam in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Gazal state, are living in fear after a suspected cholera outbreak claimed two lives over the weekend. The first victim, aged 30, died on Saturday after being admitted to Madhol Field Hospital, a newly[Read More…]
CES calls on partners to support Al-Shaba Children Hospital
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State (CES) Acting Health Minister has appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to continue supporting Al-Shaba Children’s Hospital. Speaking during a handover ceremony of items donated by WHO, Central Equatoria State Acting Minister of Health Clement Maring praised the organization for the[Read More…]
Vehicle burnt, four rangers missing after Lantoto Park attack in Yei River County
By Lodu William Odiya The Director General of South Sudan Wildlife Conservation has reported that an unknown armed group attacked its forces at Lantoto National Park in Yei River County of Central Equatorial State. The assault resulted in one vehicle being burnt to ashes, and four wildlife rangers are[Read More…]