By Philip Buda Ladu The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has ratified two important pieces of legislation—the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing (CTRH) Bill 2024 and the Compensation and Reparation Authority (CRA) Bill 2024—to become acts. Following the passing of these long overdue, important bills by the lawmakers,[Read More…]
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MALPRACTICE: Speaker forms committee to probe telecom companies
By Philip Buda Ladu The Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba has constituted a 9-member ad hoc investigative committee to probe cases of malpractices within the mobile telecom network companies. Rt. Hon. Nunu formed the ad hoc committee through a speaker’s order[Read More…]
Lainya commissioner orders review of financial records, assets
By Bosco Bush The newly appointed Commissioner of Lainya County, Robert John Morris, has established a committee to investigate and review the financial and asset records of the county. In a local Order No. 01/2024 issued on August 30, Morris formed a five-member committee, chaired by Mr. Alex Lemi[Read More…]
Wall collapses, killing woman in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A 60-year-old woman lost her life after a wall collapsed on her over the weekend in Maper-Akot-Aru, Aweil Town. Despite efforts to rush her to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries. The victim, identified as Akuc Dut Achuil, was visiting from Udhum village in[Read More…]
Rights group threatens suit over salary delays
By Bosco Bush Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), a human rights body has threatened to sue the government of South Sudan over the cumulative outstanding salary arrears of civil servants. For nearly 10 months, civil servants and members of the organized forces have worked unpaid, sparking public outcry[Read More…]
Cybercrimes and Computer Misuse Bill tabled in Parliament
By Philip Buda Ladu Cybercrimes and Computer Misuse Bill, 2024, has been tabled to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) in its first reading stage for deliberation and enactment by lawmakers. Deputy Minister of Justice, Joseph Malek, presented the bill to the August House during Monday’s assembly sitting No.[Read More…]
Invest in social infrastructure to de-escalate border conflict-Analyst
By Kei Emmanuel Duku An independent policy analyst is urging the governments of South Sudan and Uganda to invest in social infrastructure, such as roads, markets, one-stop border posts, and bridges, to reduce the ongoing border conflict that has claimed lives. The call comes following renewed incursions of Ugandan[Read More…]
BETRAYAL: MP faults ‘cartels’ in presidential security for complicity in UPDF invasion
By Deng Ghai Deng A member of parliament has accused a faction of security officials within President Salva Kiir’s office of compromising national security by allowing foreign military forces to operate unchecked within South Sudan. During a tense parliamentary session on Monday, Bol Joseph Agau, who represents Lakes State[Read More…]
Cabinet adopts South Sudan-China MoU on Agriculture
By Philip Buda Ladu The national Council of Ministers has adopted a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between South Sudan and the People’s Republic of China to foster cooperation in the field of agriculture and food security in the country. Deputy National Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Lily[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner to rehabilite bridges
By James Innocent Yei River County Commissioner, Emmanuel Taban Seme has pledged to rehabilitate broken bridges across the town. This commitment follows a series of inspections revealing significant damage to several bridges caused by heavy rainfall. During his visit, Commissioner Emmanuel expressed gratitude to the community members for joining[Read More…]
Commissioner calls for flood preparedness in Rumbek East
By Yang Ater Yang Rumbek East County Commissioner, Mangar Machuol, has convened a meeting with local chiefs, administrators, and cattle keepers to prepare for an impending flood that threatens to displace residents. During the meeting, Commissioner Machuol emphasized the urgency of proactive measures to protect farms and facilitate the relocation[Read More…]
Urgent call for legislation on Missing Persons
By William Madouk There is growing pressure on the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to expedite the Missing Persons Bill. The bill aims to safeguard the rights of missing persons and their families, it also ensures that they receive the essential support needed throughout the search process. Hellen[Read More…]
Floods displace hundreds in Northern Bahr El Ghazal
By Hou Akot Hou The situation in Northern Bahr El Ghazal is growing increasingly dire as flooding displaces hundreds of residents, particularly in areas like Mayen-ulem and Wathok Road, where heavy rainfall has caused significant damage. Local residents have recounted harrowing experiences resulting from the floods. In some cases,[Read More…]
Fox terrorizes Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Apada village in Nyalath Payam, Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, were alarmed last week by a wild fox that began preying on local livestock and eventually turned its aggression toward people. Kur Mabior, whose child was bitten by the fox,[Read More…]
Religious leaders call for relocation of army, rotation of commanders
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Central Equatorial State (CES) religious leaders gathered for a two-day consultative meeting from Friday, the 27th, to Saturday, the 28th, to address pressing challenges faced by local communities. The meeting culminated in a series of resolutions aimed at improving the situation for the state’s citizens. These[Read More…]
Minister Awut honored for championing education
By William Madouk Minister of General Education and Instruction Awut Deng Acuil, has been awarded the prestigious Annual Predecessors Award (PAPA) 2024 for her outstanding contributions to education in the country. Minister Awut is widely recognized for her relentless efforts to enhance the education system, particularly in combating examination[Read More…]
UPDF INCURSION: Gov’t’s silence indicates internal complexity-Analyst
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan’s government appears to have surrendered substantial territory to Uganda, as local authorities in Pogee, Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State and parts of Central Equatoria State continue to report significant encroachments by the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF). The situation has ignited alarm[Read More…]
Juba Super Cup set for September
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Juba Local Football Association has announced that the 2024/25 Juba Super Cup will take place on September 6th, featuring a match between Jamus FC and Malakia FC of Juba. Originally scheduled for September 1st, the fixture was postponed by a week to accommodate Jamus[Read More…]
South Sudan delegation returns from water week conference
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Pal Mai Deng, and his accompanying delegation have returned to Juba after participating in World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden. Celebrated annually from August 25th to 29th, this year’s conference focused on water cooperation for peace and security, aiming[Read More…]
UNDP donates motorcycles to support human rights efforts in Jonglei
By Deng Ghai Deng The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has donated two motorcycles to the State Human Rights Commission in Bor, the capital of Jonglei State. The donation, made on Friday, aims to enhance the commission’s capacity to investigate and respond to human rights violations across the state.[Read More…]