By Chol D. Johnson A senior economic adviser has called on the government of South Sudan to put precautionary measures in place amid escalating tensions involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. He warned that further instability could significantly affect the country’s fragile economy. In an exclusive interview with this[Read More…]
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ELECTION :Finance Minister vows to release funds
By Lodu William Odiya Ministry of Finance and Planning has pledged support to the National Elections Commission(NEC) of ahead of the December democratic general election this year. The ministry’s Department of Communication and Media emphasized that Finance minister, Salvatore Garang Mabiordit yesterday, met with a team from the National Elections[Read More…]
RRC Reinstates Twic East Community Association Registration After Revocation
By Chol D. Johnson The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) has reinstated the certificate of registration of the Twic East Community Association in Juba (TECA-J), months after the organization’s license was revoked. Speaking at a press conference on Monday in Juba, TECA-J Chairperson Biar Mading Biar announced that the association[Read More…]
Court Dismisses Defense Objection, Admits Digital Report
By Yiep Joseph The Special Court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has dismissed a defense objection and formally admitted a digital forensic report as prosecution evidence. The ruling was delivered during the 56th session of the trial on Monday, following prolonged arguments between the[Read More…]
UOPP pushes for internal reshuffle, seeks Greater role in Power-sharing deal
By Lodu William Odiya The United Opposition Parties (UOPP) has called for an opportunity to reshuffle its representatives within the transitional government, arguing that the move is necessary to strengthen its participation in the peace implementation process. Speaking to the media over the weekend, Peter Mayen Majongdit, chairperson of the[Read More…]
Nile Basin: Egypt Slams Lone Country for Holding Regional Water Cooperation ‘Hostage’
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Diplomatic tensions flared at the 20th Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) anniversary in Juba as Egypt’s top water official accused a single member state of paralyzing regional progress, effectively holding the collective interests of over 250 million people hostage to a self-centered political agenda. The high-stakes summit,[Read More…]
South Sudan Wildlife Chief Praises Courts as Judicial Stance on Commercial Poaching Hardens
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s judiciary has launched an unprecedented crackdown on wildlife crimes, signaling a dramatic shift from years of legal stagnation to a robust movement for conservation justice. Khemis Adieng, the Director General of the National Wildlife Service, revealed that the courts have suddenly prioritized environmental cases,[Read More…]
Ethiopian Embassy in Juba Marks 130 Years Since Battle of Adwa, Reaffirms Bilateral Ties
By Chol D Johnson The Embassy of Ethiopia in South Sudan on Friday commemorated the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa at a ceremony held in Juba, underscoring the enduring significance of the landmark victory in African history. The Battle of Adwa, fought on March 1, 1896, marked[Read More…]
ATTACK Commissioner, Executive Director Killed
By Lodu William Odiya The morning attack on Ruweng Administrative Area has left commissioner and Executive Director dead. The Commissioner of Abiemnhom County and the county’s Executive Director were killed in a pre-dawn attack on Sunday in the Ruweng Administrative Area, authorities have confirmed. Officials accused the White Army militia,[Read More…]
Young Women Must Not Wait to Be Invited”: Leaders Call for Bold Female Participation
By Chol D. Johnson Senior government officials have urged young women in South Sudan to actively participate in politics emphasizing that leadership is not something to wait for but something to step into. Speaking during Youth engagement Forum, Mary Apayi Ayiga, Second Deputy Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement,[Read More…]
Kiir dismisses VP Josephine, Reappoints Abdelbagi
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved Josephine Lagu Yanga from her position as the vice president and the chairperson for the service cluster. This change was made in a presidential decree read on the state-own South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). Kiir also relieved Hussein Abdelbagi Akol[Read More…]
TUT: Heads election dialogue committee
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed Tut Gatluak Manime as the chairperson for the inter-party high-level steering body for Management of the Political Dialogue on the Way Forward to Elections. The establishment was read on the state-own South Sudan Broadcast Corporation (SSBC) on Thursday. He also[Read More…]
CTSAMVM reiterates call on Parties to cease hostilities
By Lodu William Odiya The Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring & Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has urged the parties to signatories to reaffirm commitment to the permanent ceasefire, step back from confrontation and recommit to dialogue. Speaking during the 53rd board meeting yesterday, Maj. Gen. Teshome Anagawe Ayana, Chairperson of[Read More…]
South Sudan law makers Sign Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War
By Chol D. Johnson Members of the Peace and Reconciliation Committee in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have signed the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW), reaffirming their commitment to promoting lasting peace in South Sudan. The signing took place in Juba following the second session of[Read More…]
SALVATORE :Tasked to rescue economy
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has tasked the newly appointed finance Minister to take urgent actions to address the country’s economic crisis. In a statement that was released by the presidential press unit yesterday, Kiir during the swearing in ceremony of the new Minister, President Kiir called[Read More…]
Dr. Machar’s lawyers reject admissibility of forensic report, cites key reasons
By Yiep Joseph Lawyers representing suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and other co-accused on Wednesday formally challenged the admissibility of a digital forensic report presented by the prosecution before the Special Court. The objection was raised during the 54th court session after prosecutors sought to have the main forensic[Read More…]
Nile Basin Nations Urged to Decentralize Water Management to Local Communities
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A radical overhaul of Nile River governance is required to move power away from centralized authorities and into the hands of local communities, women, and youth to ensure the survival of the shared waterway. During the 20th Nile Basin Initiative celebration held in Juba, officials argued[Read More…]
Juba IDPs raise concern over deteriorating health issues
By Lodu William Odiya Internal Displaces Person (IDPs) have raised concern over deteriorating health concern issues in Juba III protection of civilian site (POC). This concern was raised during a distribution ceremony of food and non-food item organized by ISRAAID at the POC yesterday. Makul Gatluak, chairperson of the IDP’s[Read More…]
The Wedding the State Tried to Stop: One Woman’s Battle Against Domestic and Political Abuse
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A high-profile Juba wedding scheduled for Valentine’s Day was forced into a dramatic standoff after security officials and community leaders intervened to halt the ceremony, citing political insecurity and tribal tensions. Josephine Adhet Deng, the woman at the center of the controversy, has broken her silence[Read More…]
ISRAAID donates food, non-food items to Juba IDPs
By Lodu William Odiya ISRAAID through the government of Isreal has distributed emergency humanitarian aid, including food and non-food items, to the IDPs and vulnerable host communities in Juba III POC. This contribution aims to supporting vulnerable communities and collaborate with local communities to promote environments where the right to[Read More…]