By No. 1 Citizen   In August, Finance Minister Marial Dongrin Ater pledged to pay civil servants their 10 months of salary arrears in three monthly instalments. This commitment followed intense scrutiny from parliament, where the minister and ten colleagues from the economic cluster were questioned about the country’s economic[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Nile Basin states have announced the official entry into force of the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA), a landmark moment for transboundary water cooperation. The agreement, which has been over a decade in the making, marks a significant step towards the equitable and[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Wani has urged local leaders and families in Morobo County to engage in meaningful conversations with young people to prevent youth from joining rebellion groups. In his speech on Saturday, the governor called on local leaders to talk about[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Executive Director for Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) Edmund Yakani has called on the government to pardon Christo Thon Magordit, who is said to be currently under detention in Military Intelligence facility in Juba. The activist’s call came after trending photos of Thon show him[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has officially adopted a new constitution designed to enhance the efficiency and professionalism of the freight forwarding sector in the nation. The launch ceremony, held on October 11, 2024, in Juba, was attended by key stakeholders, including government officials,[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Despite the River Nile flowing steadily nearby, many residents in Juba are experiencing severe water shortages, as suppliers strike in response to new price regulations imposed by the City Council. As of yesterday, many residential areas have gone weeks without water supply, as suppliers continue to[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   At least 20 people were killed and 38 others wounded on Saturday during intense inter-communal fighting in Tonj North County of Warrap State, according to state officials. The violence erupted between two sections of the Lou community in Alebek Payam, triggered by criminal elements who[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Influx of refugees into South Sudan has surpassed the half-million mark, primarily due to ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan. This has immensely strained resources of  a country, already grappling with its own internal displacement crisis. In a statement extended to this outlet, the UN Refugee[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has partnered with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to procure essential hand tools for flood mitigation in South Sudan. This $299,000 initiative is part of the Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa, funded[Read More…]

By Willian Maduok   Former spy chief and designated governor of Warrap State, Gen. Akol Koor Kuc, has reaffirmed his loyalty to President Salva Kiir’s administration. In an appreciation letter, following the revocation of his appointment as Warrap State Governor Gen. Akol expressed gratitude to President Kiir for his thirteen[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan council of ministers has approved the formation of a high-level steering committee that would spearhead the establishment of a gold refinery and mineral trading centres across the country. This came after the Minister of Mining, Hon. Martin Gama Abucha, presented a memo on[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has expressed deep concern over a series of violent clashes between armed actors in the greater Juba area of Central Equatoria state, resulting in the deaths of 24 people, including 19 civilians. The incidents, which involved attacks and[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   European Union and the Council of Europe reaffirmed their opposition against death penalty, advocating for its complete abolition worldwide. In a joint statement released on Thursday, October 10, 2024, to mark the “World Day against the Death Penalty,” the entities emphasized the increasing global momentum[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   A group of young girls who took over leadership roles at the British Embassy for a day in commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child have called on the government to invest in education. Today, October 11, is the International Day of the Girl[Read More…]