By William Madouk President Salva Kiir has tasked newly appointed Vice Presidents Josephine Joseph Lagu and Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel to improve service delivery and revitalize the struggling economy. During their swearing-in ceremony, President Kiir directed the vice presidents to focus on robust economic transformation, including diversifying the economy and[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Oxfam’s Acting Country Director, Felix Koske, has condemned an attack on an Oxfam food distribution center that resulted in deaths of two humanitarian workers. The two staff members were attacked by armed robbers and died from gunshot wounds. Oxfam expressed its condolences to the families and[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu and Willian Maduok   Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) has condemned an attack on the residence of former Western Equatoria Governor, Lt-Gen Alfred Futuyo Karaba, describing it as an assassination attempt. The SPLM-IO also alleges attacks on other members in Yambio, Tombura, and Nagero Counties,[Read More…]

By William Madouk Newly appointed Vice President for Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, has hinted that clearing civil servants’ salary arrears is his top priority. Following his swearing-in, Dr. Bol Mel stated that his immediate focus will be addressing the long-standing issue of unpaid salaries for civil servants and[Read More…]

By William Madouk Minister of Trade and Industry has urged South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) to ensure maintaining standards for consumer safety and economic growth. Ambassador Joseph Moun Majak made the remark on Tuesday during his first official visit to the Bureau’s metrology and central laboratories. He called[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph As Juba City rapidly urbanizes, teachers are raising concerns about the shrinking availability of playgrounds for children in residential areas. The issue was highlighted on Tuesday during a handover ceremony of sports materials donated by partners to 26 public primary schools in Juba. Elizabeth Jino Jada, headteacher[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Schools are warned against demanding fees in US dollars (USD). Central Equatoria State Minister of General Education, Cirisio Zakaria Lado, has issued the warning while handover sports materials donated by JICA. Minister Lado urged the public to report any schools violating the directive, saying that all school[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu and William Maduok Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO), a key partner in the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU), has protested what it described as the “unilateral” dismissal of two of its senior officials in government. President Salva Kiir Mayardit announced a series[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan Freight Forwarder Association unveiled a comprehensive plan to modernize the institution. Newly elected President of the body, Deng Daniel Ayuen who unveiled the plan emphasized professionalism and technology adoption. Speaking at inauguration on Saturday, Deng stressed that as the world navigates difficulties marked by technological[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has refuted allegations against General James Akech Adim of Division 6 and Brigadier General James Nando on fueling conflict in Western Equatoria. SSPDF Spokesman Major-General Lul Ruai Koang told reporters on Monday that the claims are false and that recent[Read More…]

By Staff writer President Salva Kiir has reshuffled Vice President Wani Igga and Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi. In a decree broadcast over South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), President Kiir appointed Benjamin Bol Mel as the new Vice President for the Economic Cluster, succeeding Dr. James Wani Igga. Josephine Lagu has[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph At Nuer Cultural Festival held over the weekend, community members called on the government to improve service delivery at the grassroots level. The festival, organized by the Nuer Youth Union (NYU), drew participants from across the country. Held under the theme “Preserving Our Heritage, Advancing Peace, and[Read More…]

By William Madouk United People’s Alliance (UPA) has criticized the repeated pauses in the Tumaini peace talks, accusing the government of indifference to the suffering of the South Sudanese. The talks were adjourned on Thursday at the request of the government delegation to prepare for the extended transitional period launching[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has issued a stern warning against smuggling of sensitive goods. According to the Institution, the contentious goods pass through cargo mislabeling and use of fraudulent bank receipts. SSRA Commissioner-General Simon Akuei Deng revealed that prevalence of the practices, are contributing to revenue[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph and Kei Emmanuel Clashes have intensified between South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army In Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Western Equatoria State. Several deaths cases have been registered and many people displaced. According to local authorities, property worth millions of South Sudanese pounds got[Read More…]