By Kidega Livingstone United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has pledged to provide full support for South Sudanese athletes qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Speaking during an event to mark the countdown to Paris 2024, UNDP Deputy Country Director Titus Osundina expressed the organization’s commitment to the South[Read More…]
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DC party lays base expansion strategy
By William Madouk Democratic Change (DC) party is optimistic about cementing the party’s support base in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGS) and Abyei Administrative Area. The Party’s Chairperson, Onyoti Adigo, who also serves as the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, revealed that the party is in the advanced[Read More…]
Traditional leaders key in integrating blood compensation into law
By Kidega Livingstone A legal expert has suggested the full involvement and support of traditional leaders in the incorporation of blood compensation into the country’s legal framework. The expert noted that the practice of blood compensation varies significantly across different tribes and states in South Sudan. Currently, the Criminal[Read More…]
Futuyo’s aides arrested over counterfeit notes
By Philip Buda Ladu National Security Service (NSS) Internal Security Bureau (ISB) has arrested officials as suspected people in possession of two money counterfeiting machines and black dollars in Yambio, Western Equatoria state. Speaking to national broadcaster SSBC, George Luate, the acting Director of Public Relations at the National[Read More…]
MPs interrogate Lomuro over $10 million missing peace fund
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Assembly, on Thursday questioned Minister of Cabinet Affairs, over $10 million meant for peace implementation mechanisms. The lawmakers grilled Martin Elia Lomuro on alleged disappearance of the peace funds. According to Oyet Nathaniel Pierieno, the First Deputy Speaker, the House received petitions[Read More…]
Lakes State commences training of administrators
By Yang Ater Yang Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency in Lakes State, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched a three-month training program for local government administrators. The training aims to strengthen the capacity of local government administration in service delivery. Kaman[Read More…]
Gov’t postpones World Environment Day celebrations despite environmental concerns
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Ministry of Environment and Forestry has postponed the World Environment Day celebration, which was originally scheduled for 5th June. The decision comes at a time, the nation is grappling with a host of critical environmental issues, including massive deforestation, uncontrolled plastic pollution dumped[Read More…]
Kuel joins Nairobi peace talks
By William Madouk Former governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Kuel Aguer has joined the Nairobi peace talks between the Government of South Sudan and the South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA). Civil society activist, Edmund Yakani who is also in Nairobi confirmed to this outlet that Aguer[Read More…]
Police detains 11 over violence
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Twic County in Warrap state, have detained 11 young men accused of involvement in a violent altercation over the weekend. According to authorities, the group of youths engaged in a physical fight at the Nyin-deng Ayuel checkpoint, resulting in one individual sustaining a[Read More…]
VP Nyandeng’s Persons with disability director, under arrest
By William Madouk Director of Department for Persons with Disabilities in the office of Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng, Dr. Stephen Dheiu, has been arrested. Executive director in VP Nyandeng’s office, David Dau Achouth confirmed that Mr. Dhieu was arrested for selling a government vehicle. According to the VP’s office,[Read More…]
Returnees warned against risking returning to Sudan
By Hou Akot Hou Chairperson of Northern Bahr el Ghazal’s Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) appeals to a growing number of returnees considering a dangerous journey back to Sudan, not to attempt. Benson Lual Awach stated that reports indicate hundreds of returnees have been spotted crossing the Kiir River,[Read More…]
Gov’t recalls 42 foreign missions attachés
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan government has ordered 42 immigration and non-commissioned officers (NCOs) serving as Attachés at foreign missions and embassies to immediately return to Juba. The directive was issued in a letter dated May 29, 2024, from the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports, and Immigration of[Read More…]
EAC Summit to install new Secretary General
By William Madouk Heads of States of the East African Community (EAC) are set on Friday, June 7, 2024, to virtually convene the 23rd Extraordinary Summit. The summit will be chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, who currently holds the rotating chairmanship of the EAC. According to a communiqué,[Read More…]
Internet firm to boost banking cybersecurity
By William Madouk Connect, an internet provider company is considering enhancing cybersecurity in the banking sector to address the demands of advancing technology and to prevent cyber attacks. Mr. Dominic Fahed, the general manager of Connect, made this statement during a breakfast meeting with stakeholders from various banks across[Read More…]
Guterres calls for global action to protect, restore nature
By Kidega Livingstone United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged countries around the world to deliver on their commitments to restore degraded ecosystems and land. Guterres also calls for full implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. “Humanity depends on land, yet a toxic cocktail of pollution, climate chaos,[Read More…]
Bureau of Standards’ Council in dilemma
By William Madouk The fate of South Sudan National Bureau of Standards Council (SSNBS-C) remains uncertain, as its newly appointed members have yet to be sworn in. In early March, President Salva Kiir reshuffled the leadership of the bureau, appointing Dr. Kuorwel Kuai Kuorwel as the new chairperson of[Read More…]
Defiant traders resist calls to close shops for farming
By Hou Akot Hou Local traders in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state are disregarding orders from authorities that require them to remain in the farm until 12:00 PM for cultivation. The directive aims to address food insecurity in the state, but many traders argue it unfairly impacts their livelihoods.[Read More…]
Rumbek East bans alcohol sales
By Yang Ater Yang Rumbek East County commissioner in Lakes State, has banned the sale of all types of alcoholic beverages in the county. Mr. Mangar Machuol Malok cited concerns about behavioral issues among the youth as the primary reason for the ban. “We have banned all types of[Read More…]
Criminal Procedure Act 2008 under review
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan Law Review Commission, the judiciary, and development partners have initiated a review and reform process for the Code of Criminal Procedure Act 2008. The review is being facilitated through an “issue paper,” which is a key step in the law review process as outlined[Read More…]
Parliament adjourns grilling session over Ministers’ absence
By Philip Buda Ladu A parliamentary session, called to question about five ministers from the economic cluster, on impending hunger in the country, was adjourned. National Legislative Assembly lawmakers unanimously agreed to adjourn the Tuesday session when two of the potential four summoned ministers were absent. The Assembly, May[Read More…]