By Philip Buda Ladu The government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Development Bank (AfDB) on a green investment facility worth 11.3 million US dollars. National Minister of Finance and Planning, Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, and African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Director, Themba Bhebhe, signed[Read More…]
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INSECURITY: NAS disintegration causes looming threats
By Philip Buda Ladu/UNMISS Persistent violence by armed groups in Yei and Lainya counties due to disintegration of the National Salvation Front (NAS) rebels, is causing fears. Communities and local authorities in the two counties of Central Equatoria State raised worries during a visit by United Nations peacekeeping mission[Read More…]
Juba to host Sudan’s CAF games
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has granted permission to Al-Hilal FC and Al-Merreikh FC, both from Khartoum, Sudan, to play their CAF interclub games at Juba Stadium. The decision followed a request from the two Sudanese clubs opting for a safe location due to the[Read More…]
Cabinet approves guidelines for establishing, managing Safe-homes
By Philip Buda Ladu The council of ministers has passed a memo containing guidelines for the establishment and management of a “safe home” for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors. A safe Home is where Gender Based Violence survivors find safe heaven, free from traumatization and stigmatization. Minister of Gender Child,[Read More…]
Yakani tips regional Civil Society Organizations on integration
By Kidega Livingstone East African Civil Society Organizations Forum (EACSOF) has been tipped to stand up and be counted in advocacy for issues of integration. Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, Edmund Yakani sounded the wake-up call to other members of the regional forum. Yakani urged his[Read More…]
Itchy: Tumaini Initiative fears widen
By Bosco Bush Another signatory to 2018 Revitalized Agreement has joined camp to resist additional political agreement and any further extension of the transition period. People Liberal Party, led by Peter Mayen Majongdit, has expressed rejection for any more political engagement that thwarts the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement. The[Read More…]
UDF drowns in inheritance wrangle
By Bosco Bush Members of United Democratic Front (UDF) are embroiled in a leadership wrangles, disentangling the party into pieces. The disintegration, which emanated over inheritance of the party throne after demise of the founding father, Peter Abdulrahaman Sule, has seen individuals claiming legitimacy. At the helm of the[Read More…]
Gov’t seeks to boost Public private investment
By Philip Buda Ladu The Council of Ministers passed a policy framework to boost public-private investment and encourage healthy competition in public service provision. Ministry of Investment, Dr. Dhieu Mathok Diing had presented a memo on the public-private partnerships policy during the regular council of ministers, for cabinet approval.[Read More…]
National budget delay irks activist
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A leading South Sudanese activist has expressed concern over the delayed presentation of the national budget by the Minister of Finance and Planning. Chief Executive Director of Integrity South Sudan, Luate Satimon Joel points that 2023/2024 fiscal year is left with only nine days yet[Read More…]
NOT QUILTY: Minister defends self on school land sale
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State minister of Education shakes off accusations on a controversial sale of public-school land. Mr. Cirisio Zakaria Lado in defence said that he has not sold out an inch of Supiri land but part of it was leased. Cirisio, who was pinned by National[Read More…]
Land Disputes a major cause of Insecurity, says CES Speaker
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Speaker of Central Equatorial State Transitional Legislative Assembly attributes the rampant insecurity in the state to cases of land grabbing. Rt. Hon. Peter Wani Elia Kulang said that the issue consequently hinders the state from attain peace. “Land issues have become a major challenge in[Read More…]
CES launches trauma healing program
By Kidega Livingstone Central Equatoria state launches trauma healing in Central following rampant cases of distress and disorder (mental illness) among the people of South Sudan. Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative under takes the program with other stakeholders. Speaking during the launch, Provincial Secretary for the Episcopal Church of[Read More…]
Soldier detained over shooting of minor
By Kei Emmanuel Duku An army officer is in police custody on suspicion of shooting of a 12-year-old boy at Midan Jamus playground in Munuki residential area on Wednesday. South Sudan Police Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin, detailed the incident, saying a soldier, who was guarding a nearby house,[Read More…]
Soldiers killed among six people in Yirol
By Yang Ater Yang At least three security personnel and three civilians have been killed and two others injured by suspected armed raiders in Biling Boma, Yirol East County, Lakes State. The incident occurred on June 19, 2024, at around 4:30 p.m. when a group of armed raiders sneaked[Read More…]
NEC to declare elections date next month
By Philip Buda Ladu National Election Commission (NEC) reiterates to declare definite election calendar by July 2024, as dictated by the law. Professor Abednego Akok Hachuol told No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that despite uncertainties, NEC is supposed to announce a date at least six months before holding elections. He[Read More…]
Spat of attacks jeopardize peace deal
By William Madouk A rising wave of attacks by unknown armed groups on individuals in communities worries peace monitors. According to the Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), attacks could put 2018 revitalized peace agreement in jeopardy. Chairperson of CTSAMVM, Maj. Gen. Yitayal Bitew expressed the[Read More…]
President Kiir briefed on Tumaini Initiative Progress
By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir Mayardit has been briefed on progress of Nairobi peace process known as the Tumaini Initiative. Ambassador Albino Mathem and Minister of Information, Michael Makuei Lueth reported a “detailed progress report” to the President in the State House, J1. In a statement obtained by[Read More…]
A call for clear data on deployed forces deepens
By William Madouk The Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) wades into calling for the government to show clear data on deployment of Necessary Unified forces. CTSAMVM chairperson, Maj. Gen. Yitayal Bitew noted that ceasefire monitoring body has not yet receive any update on deployed forces,[Read More…]
PRICKY: Dr. Machar wary of Tumaini Initiative
By Bosco Bush First Vice President, Dr Riek Machar Teny contests dimensions of Tumani Initiative, viewing that it intends to swap the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement. Office of the First Vice President on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, issued a statement highlighting 7 points on a draft document that the[Read More…]
CES lawmakers trained on conflict resolution
By Charles K Mark Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) has commenced a four-day training program for approximately 50 members of the Central Equatoria State (CES) Parliament. The training is focused on conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and good governance. It is expected to equip the CES parliamentarians with the necessary[Read More…]