By Kidega Livingstone Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Onyoti Adigo Nyikuach, has called on the newly appointed Minister of Trade and Industry to work closely with the National Revenue Authority to regulate prices in the markets. Speaking during a welcoming ceremony for the new trade minister, Adigo stressed the[Read More…]
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Journalists protest harassment at parliament
By staff writer Journalists covering the parliament’s session on Wednesday walked out in protest against intimidation by security agents. The incident occurred while lawmakers were discussing the highly controversial National Security Act 2014, Amendment Bill. The incident began when plainclothes security personnel prevented journalists from recording with their phones[Read More…]
SPLIT House passes National Security Bill
By William Madouk Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) yesterday passed the National Security Act 2014 (amendment) Bill 2024 maintaining articles that grant arrest without warrant. This came amid heated debate and contrasting views among lawmakers. The controversial bill was tabled by the Chairperson of the Committee on National Security[Read More…]
Stanbic Bank supports South Sudan Red Cross in another successful Blood Donation campaign
By James Luala As an advocate for philanthropy and charitable endeavours, I believe that our existence transcends beyond our individual needs. At Stanbic Bank, we view our role not only as bankers but as stewards of the community’s well-being. As such, we remain dedicated to uplifting the communities in[Read More…]
Two arrested over chieftainship dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Two traditional chiefs in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, have been arrested following a disagreement over the position of paramount chief. The two chiefs, Aturjong Aturjong and Dau Deng Nyuol, were competing for the role of paramount chief in the area. The[Read More…]
Civil Society condemns intimidation of leaders after Bor protests
By Rehan Ajuet Moun South Sudan Civil Society Forum (SSCSF) has strongly condemned the intimidation and targeting of civil society leaders and journalists by security agents in the aftermath of recent peaceful protests in Bor, Jonglei State. On June 17th and 24th, 2024, the civilians of Jonglei State took[Read More…]
Teenage boy drowns in Aweil North
By Hou Akot Hou A 17-year-old boy drowned last Friday while attempting to cross a river in Aweil North County to attend a function in Aweil Town. According to Aweil North County Commissioner, Mr. Kiir Chan Wol, the incident occurred when the victim, identified as Diing Ngong Deng, was[Read More…]
India avails 500 scholarship slots to South Sudanese
By Bosco Bush Global ARCUS program has announced the availability of at least 500 scholarship slots for South Sudanese students interested in pursuing education in India. Global ARCUS-study in India program-is an organization that offers scholarships to African students to study in India. According to Mr. Shravan Kumar, the[Read More…]
MP withdraws motion on counterfeiting notes
By William Madouk A lawmaker in the national parliament withdrew a motion regarding the issue of a printing machine used for making fake U.S. dollars and South Sudanese pounds that was confiscated by national security in Western Equatoria State. According to the House agenda, MP Wek Mamer Kuol was[Read More…]
Slow NUF deployment raises concerns ahead of elections
By Bosco Bush The fate of using Necessary Unified Forces for the anticipated general elections is narrow since deployment is at a slow pace, Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) said. In its 43rd Board Meeting held in Juba on July 2, 2024, CTSAMVM noted that[Read More…]
University staff strike over payment
By Philip Buda Ladu and Yang Ater Yang Lecturers and non-academic staff at the University of Rumbek for Science and Technology have begun a sit-down strike demanding payment of eight months’ salary arrears, air tickets, and medical allowance. The protestors promised never to resume work unless their arrears were[Read More…]
All eyes on Kiir to resolve budget impasse
By William Madouk As the country enters its third day without a formal budget for the fiscal year 2024/2025, attention has turned to President Salva Kiir as lawmakers in the national parliament and the Minister of Finance seek a resolution to the budgetary impasse. The delay in finalizing the[Read More…]
Fish exports lack proper certification-NBS
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) admits that most fish exported to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) via Uganda lack proper certification, leading to trade disputes. SSNBS Director of Export Certification, Mrs. Neima Samson Gomma, highlighted widespread non-compliance with export standards during the[Read More…]
Presidency to determine fate of elections
By Philip Buda Ladu The ball is now in the courts of the Presidency and other signatories to the R-ARCSS, to issue a final decision on whether the general elections scheduled for December 2024 will be held as planned. This is after the High-Level Committee, tasked with reviewing the[Read More…]
Madol tables 4 Bills before parliament
By William Madouk Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Justice Ruben Madol has tabled before the national parliament Four critical convention bills for further scrutiny by the lawmakers. Among the treaties are; the Anti-money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Act, 2012 amendment bill, 2024, the United Nations Convention Against Transnational[Read More…]
Seven killed, homes burned in Warrap State attack
By Rehan Ajuet Moun Authorities in Warrap State have accused armed youths from the neighboring Abyei Administrative Area, known as the “Titbaai”, of carrying out deadly attack on Malual Aleu village last week. This comes following the killing of at least seven people and several homes burned to ashes[Read More…]
Police detains two over love affair dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr Ghazal state, have detained two men for allegedly burning down the homes of their sister’s suitor. According to Pinyding Makuach Kuol, the officer in charge at Wanyjok police station, the incident occurred after a man known only as[Read More…]
Lakes State suffers water scarcity
By Yang Ater Yang Inadequate water points affect the population of Lakes State compelling women to travel long distances, taking many hours of their daily routine. Acinkoc Henry, a representative of Cipuou-mat Development Association, raised the plight of women, in Lakes State. “There are parts of Lakes State where[Read More…]
World Bank appoints new Country Manager for South Sudan
By Bosco Bush World Bank Group (WBG) has announced the appointment of Mr. Charles Undeland as the new Country Manager for South Sudan, effective July 1, 2024. In a statement, the global financial institution said Undeland’s appointment will unify the country-level leadership across the World Bank Group to partner[Read More…]
Minister calls for urgent flood response plan
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources, Pal Mai Deng, is urging the government and its partners to immediately activate the National Flood Preparedness and Response Plan for June to December 2024. This proactive call comes in response to rising water levels in the Nile River[Read More…]