By Yiep Joseph and Deng Ghai Deng Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, is urging the South Sudanese president to urgently appoint a new leader for the government delegation in the Tumaini initiative. The call comes after delays in the resumption of peace talks,[Read More…]
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Indiscipline public finance management must be addressed-VP Igga
By William Madouk Vice President for the Economic Cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga, has called for severe penalties for individuals involved in the misappropriation of public funds. South Sudan’s public finance management system has long been plagued by indiscipline resulting in the misappropriation and mismanagement of public funds. Dr. Igga[Read More…]
Nyirol peace dialogues commit reconciliation
By Deng Ghai Deng A high-level peace committee established by the Jonglei state governor has successfully concluded a series of peace dialogues aimed at resolving a deadly conflict between the Chie Puol and Chie Dumien communities in Nyirol County. The conflict, which resulted in nine fatalities and 24 injuries, has[Read More…]
VP Igga regrets delayed budget
By William Madouk For years, South Sudan has lagged behind other East African member states in passing the Fiscal year budget, a status Vice President and Chair of the Economic Cluster, Dr. James Wani, said must change to align with its peers. Speaking at the fourth high-level forum summit on[Read More…]
Church acknowledges Welby’s resignation, vows prayers for victims
By Yiep Joseph Global South Fellowship of Anglican (GSFA) Churches acknowledged Justin Welby’s resignation and vowed to pray for the victims. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, resigned on Tuesday after an investigation found that he[Read More…]
Eye operations begin in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Eye specialists from the Buluk Eye Center in Juba have commenced surgeries for over 300 patients with eye problems at Rumbek State Hospital in Lakes State. Dr. Emmanuel Agwella, the lead eye specialist, shared that the visit is part of a series of missions aimed at[Read More…]
Abyei natives oppose Dr. Francis’ self-rule proposal
By Yiep Joseph Fresh confusion has emerged in the Abyei Administrative Area as residents express conflicting views on achieving stability amid the ongoing Sudan-South Sudan dispute over the area. Recently, Dr. Francis Mading, a prominent scholar and Abyei citizen, reiterated his proposal for self-rule for the people of Abyei until[Read More…]
Kiir’s ‘special message’ to Ruto amid TUMAINI talks delay
By Deng Ghai Deng President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sent a special message delivered through his Special Envoy and Minister for Presidential Affairs, Chol Ajongo to Kenyan President William Ruto, amid delays in the resumption of talks. The envoy met with Kenyan officials at the State House in Nairobi to[Read More…]
Central Equatoria launches project to equip small businesses
By Deng Ghai Deng Central Equatoria State Ministry of Trade and Industry in collaboration with Central Equatoria Business Union (CESBU) launched a project aimed at equipping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with essential skills and knowledge. The initiative, unveiled on Tuesday at the State Secretariat in Juba, is part[Read More…]
Fiscal devolution, revenue management forum kicks off
By William Madouk Fourth high-level forum meant to explore fiscal devolution and revenue management in South Sudan kicked off on Tuesday, graced by Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga. A three-day summit that opened yesterday, comes amid clamour by the Council of States as oil-producing states and communities cry[Read More…]
Organization calls for introduction of Pneumonia, rotavirus vaccines
By Yiep Joseph Health Impact Organization has called on the government and other stakeholders to support the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate Vaccine (PCV) and rotavirus vaccine in order to reduce cases of pneumonia and other vaccine-preventable diseases. The organization raised concern during World Pneumonia Day, which is observed on November.[Read More…]
South Sudan-Kenya road project advances despite objection
Kei Emmanuel Duku Minister of Roads and Bridges, Simon Mijak Mijok, met with his Kenyan counterpart, Davis Chirechir, last week to discuss the upcoming construction of the Nadapal-Eldoret Corridor. The project, which aims to connect Kenya to South Sudan through Kapoeta and Juba, is expected to boost regional trade[Read More…]
State intensifies crackdown on alcoholic spirits
Kei Emmanuel Duku Security apparatus in Central Equatoria State have started a crackdown on alcoholic spirits that have been banned from consumption by governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Wani. Last week, Governor Jadalla conducted a field visit to inspect factories to acquaint himself with the production process and also to reinforce[Read More…]
Church declares 30 days of mourning, fasting for Wonduruba victims
By Bosco Bush Episcopal Church of South Sudan, Central Equatoria Internal Province, Anglican Communion declared a 30-day mourning, fasting and prayers for the departed souls of Wonduruba-Kuli Papa brutal murder. This comes after pastoral visit of Provincial Bishops to Wonduruba Administrative Area to comfort the families who lost their loved[Read More…]
Outrage over tax hikes in new Budget
By Yiep Joseph Civil society organizations have expressed displeasure with the government’s decision to increase taxes included in the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget. The Transitional National Legislative Assembly approved the budget on Monday, totaling 4.2 trillion South Sudan Pounds, with a 2.6 trillion deficit. To bridge the deficit gap,[Read More…]
British Embassy observes Armistice Day in Juba
By William Madouk Diplomats and government officials joined the global community in commemorating Remembrance Day on November, 11 in Juba. The annual event honours those who lost their lives in World Wars I and II. The ceremony, led by the United Kingdom Ambassador to South Sudan, Guy Warrington, and the[Read More…]
Warrap governor urges communities to stop aggression
By Yiep Joseph Governor Francis Marial Abur of Warrap State toured greater Tonj counties, urging communities to abandon aggression and embrace peace. During his visit, which included stops in Ngapaneet and Palal in Tonj East County, the governor stressed the need for communities to embrace dialogue as a means[Read More…]
Armed men injure two fishermen in Bor County
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Jonglei State capital, Bor, confirmed that at least two people were injured after they were ambushed by suspected armed men from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area on Sunday. The attack took place in Baidit payam, Bor County, as three fishermen were returning from a[Read More…]
President Kiir pledges to address universities challenges
By Philip Buda Ladu President Salva Kiir Mayardit has assured that his government is ready to address the pressing issues facing public universities in the country. Public universities have been grappling with; accrued salary arrears for lecturers, varsity staff and running costs prompting sit-down strikes that disrupted smooth learning, a[Read More…]
President Kiir signs 6 key Bills into Law
By Philip Buda Ladu President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed into law six legislations and amendment bills recently passed by the reconstituted National Transitional Legislative Assembly (TNLA) including the Public Financial Act. As dictated by the constitution, the head of state is to put his signature to any legislation[Read More…]