By Bosco Bush Leader of the United South Sudan Party (USSP) has expressed frustration over the sluggish preparations for the upcoming general elections in December 2024. Hon. Paulino Lukudu, who also doubles as a Member of Parliament in the Council of States, stated that there is no much preparedness[Read More…]
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Minister to challenge ‘controversial’ parties’ registration fees
By William Madouk Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Justice Ruben Madol is expected to write a response letter to the Political Parties Council (PPC) concerning the disputed $75000 in parties’ registration fees. This development follows a query from Bol Joseph Agau, the MP representing Nyirol West County, about[Read More…]
NO BUDGET: No salaries as gov’t freezes spendings
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Ministry of Finance and Planning has halted all government spendings as the country now operates without an active budget. The freeze on government expenditure comes after the previous fiscal year 2023/2024 budget expired on June 30th. The fiscal year 2024/2025 Budget is yet[Read More…]
Food poisoning kills two children in Aweil,
By Hou Akot Hou Two minors have reportedly died of food poisoning at Akuang-ngap boma in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Gazal State. Emerging reports indicate that improper cooking of food caused the death of the children. The first incident unfolded on Wednesday when a mother was accused[Read More…]
Communities call for partners to support development initiatives
By James Innocent Communities in Greater Yei have called on partners to support development initiative in the four counties. The call came during one-day Durable Solution Workshop organized by International Organization for Migration (IOM), in Yei town. Bombe Joseph, an official with international Organization (IOM) said Durable Solution project[Read More…]
Juba Bridge re-opens after 24 hours closure
By William Madouk Juba Bridge reopens today, after undergoing rehabilitation work for the least 24-hours, Africa Resource Corporation (ARC) company, reported. In a press statement seen by this outlet, ARC firm announced that movement of the country outlet bridge on the River Nile would be prohibited from Sunday up[Read More…]
Detest early marriage, students urged
By James Innocent Students and young generation should know their purpose of studying instead of rushing to early marriage. Kikiji National orphanage’s Executive director, Dominic Living Wawa offered the advice to students during a one-day career guidance and counselling in Yei. “They are the future of this new nation[Read More…]
Fact-finding Committees given two weeks to submit report
By Bosco Bush Central Equatoria State governor has given 2 weeks ultimatum for Fact-Finding Committees to wrap-up and submit their final reports. Last week, the committees presented their preliminary report to the governor and requested for an extension in a bid to finalize the work. In his press statement,[Read More…]
Mental health cases increase amid economic hardship
By James Innocent Mental health problems are becoming rampant in Yei River County due to the economic hardship facing citizens. Deputy Executive Director of Yei River County, Ezibon Gale Simon revealed during a training conducted by International Organization for Migration (IOM). “Many are staying without food and accessing[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla puts land grabbers on notice
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State Governor, on Saturday, warned land grabbers in Molobur village East of Jebel Lado Payam, Juba County, to cease the unlawful practice. According to governor’s press unit, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani issued the warning while touring Molobur area, which had been a scene[Read More…]
Will there be elections? Catholic Bishops worry
By William Madouk Senior South Sudan Catholic clerics are disappointed with government of national unity over lack of agreed roadmap for conduct of elections. Cardinal Stephen Ameyu, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, on behalf of Catholic men of God, said they were expecting a conduct of[Read More…]
Land grabbing, a national security threat, officials say
By Kidega Livingstone/ Rehan Ajuet Moun Rampant cases of land grabbing from landlords by mighty individuals in Juba County is a threat to national security, Central Equatoria State officials said. Central Equatoria State Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Taban Emmanuel Baya said that it has become difficult to deal with[Read More…]
Unregistered political parties cut-off December polls
By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) and other political parties face dark hopes for 2024 elections, over failure to register. Political Parties Council (PPC) in an order No.05/2024 announced an end to registration process on face of aspirant parties for 2024 December elections. Based on[Read More…]
Parties to announce election fate on Monday
By Philip Buda Ladu Parties to the Revitalized Peace Agreement and roadmap are set to finalize signing a document to determine the conduct of the December 2024 elections. The presidency will endorse the document and unveil it on Monday, next week. Chairman of the High-Level Standing Committee for Revitalized Peace[Read More…]
Civil Society, media not enemies-Official
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudanese government has endorsed the tireless work of civil society organizations and media operators in the country. Suzan Deng, who represented the Ministry of Presidential Affairs said government cannot work without the Civil Society and the media in development of a nation. “All of us[Read More…]
CSOs Validate spotlight report on SDG 16 in South Sudan
By Kidega Livingstone Civil Society Platform on Peacebuilding and State Building has validated South Sudan’s Sustainable Development Goals 16 as part of the voluntary national review process. The initiative underscores commitment of the CSOs to achieving peace, justice, and strong institutions in alignment with the South Sudan Vision 2040.[Read More…]
Dr. Machar, Gituai discuss status of peace deal
By Rehan Ajuet Moun First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and the interim chairperson of RJMEC, Maj. Gen Charles Tai Gituai on Wednesday, discussed the implementation of the 2018 peace deal. According FVP’s press unit, Dr. Machar and RJMEC teams mulled over the deployment of the Necessary Unified Forces,[Read More…]
Elon Musk’s Starlink, South Sudan gov’t, sign deal
By Philip Buda Ladu The government of South Sudan has signed an agreement with Starlink Services for a Satellite Landing Rights License, securing reliable and affordable mobile broadband satellite internet connectivity across the country. Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by Starlink Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American aerospace company[Read More…]
Parliament refers 10m US Dollar peace fund saga to committee
By William Madouk Assembly business committee (ABC) has referred a controversial transfer of 10 million US Dollars peace fund saga to a Specialized Committee. National Legislative Assembly spokesperson, Oliver Mori said that the ABC deliberated on the matter, in an extraordinary meeting before referring it to the committee.[Read More…]
School land saga spikes more fire
By William Madouk A row pitting the National Ministry of General Education and Instructions against Central Equatoria State minister of Education has flared more barbs. Mr. Cirisio Zakaria Lado, who hold the threat at one end of the drama is far from being at liberty. National Minister of General[Read More…]