Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Human Rights Commission for South Sudan pays five-day visit to Kenya to advance regional partnership in human rights and accountability for human rights violations in South Sudan. Led by Chairperson Yasmin Sooka and member Barney Afako, the commission is meeting with senior Kenyan government officials,[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Lakes State has appointed Susan Amel Maduot as the new Interim State Secretary, replacing Hon. Cde. Alek Malaak Atem. This decision was made during an extraordinary meeting of the SPLM-IO State Liberation Council (SLC), convened at the[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng Rampant corruption continues to undermine South Sudan’s potential, with young citizens demanding a united effort for greater transparency and accountability in the government. As the globe marked the International Anti-Corruption Day 2024, Juba resident Marial Paul expressed frustration over the pervasive corruption that he believes is[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, has lashed out at members of opposition, whom he claimed were exploiting journalists and bloggers to disseminate misinformation regarding peace process. This came after a social media rumour alleging that Dr. Elia was removed from the negotiation room[Read More…]

By No.1 Citizen President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday made major reshuffle in several key areas of government. Top on the list is Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Santino Deng Wol, who has been at the helm of South People’s Sudan Defence Forces and now shifted as Undersecretary for Veterans[Read More…]

By Staff Writer   Against the backdrop of Juba’s vibrant community spirit, a powerful dialogue unfolded as grassroots women sat side by side with women parliamentarians, breaking barriers and reshaping narratives in Juba. On December 6, grassroots women and women parliamentarians engaged in a dialogue under the theme “Women’s participation[Read More…]

By Dogga Luwo A group of 35 women and girls, along with one male, have graduated from Legacy Vocational Institute, having successfully completed a comprehensive life skills training program. After 6 months of intensive training, the graduates are now equipped with skills in tailoring, fashion design and garment making, bedsheet[Read More…]

By Yiep Josph First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny has called for the integration of security studies into the curricula of national universities and higher institutions of learning. Speaking at the conclusion of a security conference held in Juba over the weekend, Dr. Machar stated that providing security studies[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) clarifies that the 2024/2025 Financial Act did not increase taxes on essential commodities such as food and fuel. Addressing journalists on Friday, the Commissioner General of South Sudan Revenue Authority, Simon Akuei Deng warned traders against hiking prices of essential commodities. During[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Warrap State Revenue Authority has suspended all activities of National Revenue Authority (NRA) in Kuajok main market. According to an order dated 5th December 2024, Warrap State Revenue Authority Commissioner General Ngor Dhuol Mangong withholds all NRA activities within the market. “The order shall be cited as[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has raised an alarm over the increasing cholera cases in Malakal, Upper Nile State, calling for improved and coordinated response to contain the outbreak. Since the first suspected case was reported on 5 November, the number of people affected has risen significantly,[Read More…]

By Staff writer On December 2, 2024, the East African Community (EAC) and the Federal Republic of Germany reaffirmed their longstanding partnership. EAC Secretary General Hon. Veronica M. Nduva and Mr. Marcus von Essen, Head of the German Delegation and Director for East Africa at the German Federal Ministry for[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush Tumaini Initiative has suffered a setback as South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) and other opposition groups rejected attempts by government delegation to amend parts of the previously signed peace protocols. Speaking during the relaunch of the talks on Wednesday, head of government delegation, Gen. Kuol Manyang[Read More…]