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President Salva Kiir Mayardit, Vice president Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel and Ad Hoc border committee members during the meeting (photo: PPU)

By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Ad Hoc Border Committee has briefed President Salva Kiir Mayardit on its recent engagements with neighboring countries. The engagement between the countries includes, Kenya, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, regarding the settlement of disputed border areas. In a statement released by[Read More…]

IGAD Region: Conflict, Food Insecurity, and Drought Drive Migration

By Kei Emmanuel Duku A new report from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) reveals that protracted conflicts, food insecurity, and recurring droughts are the primary drivers of migration in the region. Charles Ogolla, Head of Statistics at IGAD, presented the staggering statistics during the launch of the second edition[Read More…]

Parliament passes South Sudan-UAE Visa deal

By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has passed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between South Sudan and UAE which proposes reciprocal visa exemptions. While some legislators hailed the agreement as a strategic move toward international integration, others raised alarms over its equity, security, and geopolitical risks. Despite[Read More…]

Gov’t, Humanitarian partners assess flood situation in Upper Nile

By Alan Clement A high-level delegation led by Humanitarian Affairs Minister Albino Akol visited Malakal to assess flood risks and bolster coordination for emergency response across Upper Nile State. The delegation, which included the Deputy National Chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), Aguek Ring Mabil, was joined by[Read More…]

KIIR directs Minister to prioritize fair, impartial justice for all

By Alan Clement President Salva Kiir has directed the newly appointed Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Dr. Joseph Geng Akec to reform the system and restore public trust in legal institutions. Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony for newly-appointed officials in Juba on Wednesday, President Kiir urged the newly appointed[Read More…]

Parliament postpones Sittings aims to discuss border issues

By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Tuesday postponed a much-anticipated sitting on South Sudan’s territorial integrity after several ministries failed to present the required reports. The session, which was convened following a parliamentary motion passed on August 20, was expected to feature written submissions from ministers[Read More…]

SSPDF : Captures top rebel commanders

By Yiep Joseph The Acting spokesperson of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Col. Garang Ateny Alier, claimed the capture of two SPLM-IO generals in Longechuk County of Upper Nile. Speaking to this outlet, Ateny claimed that the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) consecutively attacked Mathiang barracks[Read More…]