By Dogga Morris and Bosco Bush South Sudan Meteorological Service has forecasted that heavy rainfall is expected across much of Western Bahr el Ghazal State in the next seven days. The forecast indicates that wetter conditions will prevail over most parts of the country from September 10th to 17th,[Read More…]
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Parliament passes Fiscal, Financial Allocation and Monitoring Commission Bill
By Philip Buda Ladu Transitional National Legislative Assembly has passed the Fiscal and Financial Allocation and Monitoring Commission Bill, 2024, paving the way for the establishment of an independent commission responsible for national budget control through implementation of the appropriation act. In December 2023, the Minister of Justice and[Read More…]
Contractors oppose proposal to suspend Oil-for-development fund
By William Madouk The recent proposal by a Member of Parliament Changkuoth Bichiock Reth to suspend the oil-for-development initiative to clear salary arrears for civil servants has been opposed by the Association of South Sudan Contractors (ASSCO). Malish Martin, chair of ASSCO, has publicly opposed the idea, arguing that[Read More…]
FAKE: Permanent Mission denounces ‘Wealth Tracking Document’
By William Madouk The Permanent Mission of the Republic of South Sudan to the United Nations has dismissed a recently circulated “wealth tracking list” document as fraudulent. The mission clarified that the document was not authored by the UN Sanctions Committee or its panel of experts. In a statement,[Read More…]
MPs peep into ministry of finance loophole
By Philip Buda Ladu Members of Parliament have identified that there is lack of an independent institution responsible for implementing the “Appropriation Act” to ensure budget discipline. Lawmakers stated that without such an institution, the operationalization of the budget could face challenges, potentially undermining fiscal accountability and effective governance.[Read More…]
Inter-State peace dialogue concludes with promising resolutions
By Yang Ater Yang A peace dialogue between Panyijar County in Unity State and Yirol East County in Lakes State concluded on Thursday, September 5th focusing on pressing issues such as cattle raiding, revenge attacks, and gender-based violence. Organized by the Ministry of Peacebuilding in collaboration with PAX, a[Read More…]
Shrinking civic space worries activist
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Executive Director of the Community Empowerment Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has condemned and expressed deep concern over the ongoing decline of civic space in the country. His remarks come in the wake of the recent abduction of two civil society activists in Yei River County,[Read More…]
Inspirational: Former SSPDF officer among top S.4 performers in NBG
By Hou Akot Hou A former South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) officer has emerged among the top performers in the recently announced Secondary 4 (S4) results in Northern Bahr El Ghazal. In Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, out of over 2,000 students who sat the exams, 114 achieved[Read More…]
Humanitarian crisis looms as floods ravage Pochalla
By Manas James Okony Severe flooding has devastated Pochalla North and South counties in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPA), rendering several villages uninhabitable and exacerbating the already critical humanitarian situation. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper over the weekend, Munira Abdel-Wuhab Suleiman, a Member of Parliament (MP)[Read More…]
Axed staff drag UAP Insurance company to court
By William Madouk UAP Insurance is facing a potentially strong legal challenge from former employees who were dismissed. In October last year, the company terminated the contracts of at least ten national staff members after they advocated for improved wages. This decision contradicts a directive from the Ministry of[Read More…]
Kapoeta gold rush: South Sudan’s silent trade that fuels inequality
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In the remote area of Greater Kapoeta, South Sudan, a gold rush has almost turned the region upside down. What began as a promising opportunity has quickly become a major problem for the local community and the country’s economy. “Initially, the gold trade was seen[Read More…]
Yei commissioner urges youth to avoid gang activities
By James Innocent Commissioner of Yei River County, Emmanuel Taban Seme has called on the youth of Yei to avoid gang activities and instead focus on sports and community development. He expressed his commitment to supporting local football and music associations as positive alternatives. Commissioner Seme urged young people[Read More…]
South Sudan, China agree on new oil pipeline
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan and the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) have announced plans to construct a new oil pipeline from South Sudan to Djibouti, passing through Ethiopia. This initiative aims to boost South Sudan’s oil export potential. The agreement was reached following a meeting between South[Read More…]
Bor Hospital workers resume duties after strike
By Deng Ghai Deng Health workers at Bor State Hospital have resumed their duties after a prolonged strike that severely impacted patient care. Last month, operations at the hospital came to a standstill when 234 healthcare workers, including physicians, nurses, and lab technicians, halted work and locked the hospital’s[Read More…]
FREED: Kalisto Ladu regains liberty from detention
By Deng Ghai Deng Former mayor of Juba City Council and an influential politician in Central Equatoria State, Kalisto Ladu has on Friday, been released from detention. Ladu was forcibly taken from his home in Juba by National Security operatives on March 30, while his wife and family members[Read More…]
Jamus FC faces player shortage for season-opener
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Jamus FC Juba will be missing three key players for their upcoming match against Malakia FC in the 2024/25 Juba Local Football Association Super Cup. Goalkeeper, Majak Mawith Maling, Samuel Taban Malish, and Laku Benjamin are currently representing the South Sudan National Team in Congo[Read More…]
Sudan edges Niger in AFCON Qualifier
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sudan National kicked off their 2025 TotalEnergies African Cup Nations campaign with a goalless 1:0 victory against Niger in a match played in Juba Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. A lone goal from Abu Bakr Issa through a header from teammate Abdel Rahman in the 51[Read More…]
Civil-military dialogue calls for fostering of peace
By James Innocent A civil-military dialogue concluded in Yei River County with a strong call for an end to conflict and an improved relationship between the army and civilians. The dialogue took place in Yei, bringing together stakeholders from various sectors, including the military, local government, religious leaders, youth[Read More…]
Turkish Embassy supports Bilinyang farmers
By Bosco Bush Turkish Embassy in Juba, on Thursday 5th September, delivered agricultural tools and seeds to farmers in Bilinyang Boma of Juba County. The items delivered include; six hundred pieces of maloda, six hundred pieces of panga and another six hundred pieces of sickles. Other items are; cowpeas[Read More…]
UNDP boosts Jonglei High Court
By Deng Ghai Deng Jonglei State High Court President , John Yel Aleu, praised the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for its continued commitment to strengthening the rule of law and promoting human rights. The commendation followed a donation on Thursday in Bor, which included essential logistical materials such[Read More…]