By Yiep Joseph South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU) has dispatched a team, the Youth Empowerment Committee to assess youth employment in both companies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In an interview with this outlet, Union Chairperson Taban Paride stated that the primary goal was to gather essential data illustrating[Read More…]
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Tumaini Initiative on test as holdout groups mute on extension
By Yiep Joseph The silence of the holdout groups currently engaged in Tumaini Initiative, on the two-year extension has raised concerns among peace stakeholders about the status of the negotiations. As of now, the holdout group has not clarified its position on whether it supports the extension. While both[Read More…]
Lawyers petition court over extension
By William Madouk A group of constitutional lawyers has filed a petition with the Supreme Court, challenging the national unity government’s recent extension of the transition period by 2 years. Addressing reporters shortly after submitting the petition to Chief Justice Chan Reech Madut at the Judiciary premises in Juba,[Read More…]
War to floods: UNMISS peacekeepers create safe haven for civilians
By Philip Buda Ladu United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has become a vital refuge for over 150,000 civilians at the Bentiu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp. Originally established as a Protection of Civilians (PoC) site during the 2013-2018 civil war, the camp has faced challenges from both[Read More…]
TROIKA objects extension of transitional period
By Bosco Bush TROIKA member states have expressed reservations about endorsing the two-year extension of the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, withholding their support for the extension. In a joint statement, TROIKA, that include Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, expressed deep concern about the announcement by South[Read More…]
Allow civic, political space-Activist urges
By Bosco Bush In light of the recent two-year extension of the outdated 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, civil society activists are advocating for the establishment of a free and conducive civic and political environment to encourage citizen engagement. To ensure the smooth functioning of the extended Revitalized Agreement on[Read More…]
Citizens urged to pursue peace
By James Innocent Director General of Peace Building in Central Equatoria State has expressed deep concern over the despair faced by thousands of South Sudanese amid ongoing conflict. Since gaining independence in 2011, many citizens have struggled to find hope in a nation still grappling with violence. Lawrence Musoke[Read More…]
Leaders reconcile communities in Bor County
By Deng Ghai Deng The Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, and Postal Services, Michael Makuei Lueth, along with Presidential Senior Advisor Kuol Manyang Juuk, have successfully mediated a long-standing dispute in Konyang Payam, Bor County. The visit comes two years after violent clashes in December 2017 and February 2018[Read More…]
Journalists urged to spearhead fight against plastic pollution
By Deng Ghai Deng Regional Manager of the Nile Basin Discourse, Eng. Sylvester Anthony Matemu has called on journalists to take a leading role in the fight against plastic pollution. Speaking at closure of a five-day workshop for journalists from ten Nile Basin countries in Kampala, Matemu emphasized the[Read More…]
NBG strategizes combating gang crimes
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities and national NGOs recently concluded a five-day strategic workshop in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, focused on addressing gang-related crimes among youth in Aweil. The workshop aimed to develop effective strategies to combat the activities of local syndicates often referred to as “gangsters” or[Read More…]
Alert: Heavy rainfall expected across South Sudan
Kei Emmanuel Duku The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has issued a warning of heavy rainfall expected across the country over the next five days. According to the weekly alert, various regions will experience varying levels of rainfall. Western and Central Equatoria States, Jonglei States, parts of Pabior[Read More…]
DEAL! R-TGoNU gets 2-years as President Kiir inks extension
By William Madouk Lifespan of the Revitalized Transition Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) is finally, officially extended for two more-years. According to the presidential press unit, president Salva Kiir Mayardit on Saturday signed the transitional constitution of South Sudan, 2011 amendment No.12, bill 2024 – for extension of government’s[Read More…]
Reshuffle NTC to end disappointment-Gen. Bior
By Yiep Joseph Stakeholders in South Sudan’s peace agreement have called on the presidency to bring new faces to the National Transitional Committee (NTC). During a security mechanism meeting in Juba, Gen. Bior Leek, a member of the Former Detainees (FDs), called on the presidency to restructure the NTC[Read More…]
Call for African media to embrace digital transformation
By Oliver Modi The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) in collaboration with Women in News (WIN-IFRA) and Aga Khan University organized a three days conference in Nairobi. Focusing on accelerating digital transformation for African News Publishers, securing and growing digital revenue, the conference on September 17-19 aimed at[Read More…]
Let politics not chase away people to camps again-Lukuduthe Deputy
By William Madouk Deputy Governor of Central Equatoria State, has advise against politics of violence that forces citizens out of the country. “Let politics not chase our people back to camps again”, Paulino Lukudu while speaking in Yei, during International Peace Day celebration. The deputy governor urged citizens to[Read More…]
Central Equatoria commemorates Peace Day in Yei
By Bosco Bush In a quest for lasting peace within communities torn apart by conflict, the government of Central Equatoria State celebrated International Peace Day on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Yei River County. This came following last month’s resolutions of the state cabinet’s ordinary meeting that earmarked Yei,[Read More…]
Tribute pours to president Kiir’s senior sibbling, Anok
By William Madouk Friends and families are extending their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved first family on the passing of their beloved, Mama Anok Mayardit Thiik – an elder sister to president Salva Kiir. Granny Anok died on Thursday September 19, at age of 105. She was born in[Read More…]
Civil Society urges gov’t to shun selective implementation of peace agreement
By Yiep Joseph Community Empowerment for Progress Organization has called on peace parties to shun selecting what to implement and what to leave in the agreement. Executive Director of (CEPO) Edmund Yakani raised the concern after President Salva Kiir signed the amended constitution on Sunday that made previous extension[Read More…]
Drug shortage hits Abiemnom Hospital
By Philip Buda Ladu Health authorities in Abiemnom County of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) are appealing to health partners to support the hospital with essential drug supplies that have been out of stock for the past few months. In the past, the international health charity Care International was the[Read More…]
Citizens voice frustration over election delay
By Hou Akot Hou Citizens are expressing frustration following the extension of the transitional period and elections delay for two years. Many believe this postponement is driven by those in power seeking to cling to their positions. In Aweil, Bulis Nguak, chairperson of the Northern Bahr El Ghazal Civil[Read More…]