By Kidega Livingstone   Government has rejected the findings of the Human Rights Commission report, which accuses the country of widespread human rights abuses, labeling it “misleading” and “baseless”. According to the report, the Human Rights Commission highlighted the prevalence of sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls in[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   East African Business Council (EABC) urges South Sudan government to consider extending validity period of investment certificates to a decade in order to foster a thriving economy. This concern was raised on the 3rd day of Central Equatoria Business Union’s Juba Economic Forum, on Wednesday.[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Juba County Commissioner Central Equatoria State on Wednesday disclosed names of some powerful people who are allegedly involved in grabbing land in the county. Eng. Charles Joseph Wani furiously spoke to the media after an urgent call by local chiefs of Molobor Boma of Lado[Read More…]

By Jino Wilson   Budi County in Eastern Equatoria State mourns tragic death of twelve women who lost their lives in a wildfire, last week. The incident occurred in Charit Boma, Loudo Payam, while the women were cutting thatching grass on a steep slope known as Morupus, located east of[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has suggested extension of the transition government for 24-months, before elections. The main opposition party under Dr. Riek Machar Teny, who is also the First Vice President, noted in a dossier that the extension will allow the country[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson has dismissed statements issued by National Salvation Front (NAS) claiming responsibility for ammunition depot explosion in Giada military barrack. Over the weekend, the nation’s ammunition depot (Armory) in Giada exploded, which caused destruction and left eight people injured,[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Government officials came under pressure at Juba Economic Forum, on the second day, as participants demanded explanation on oil revenues amidst a severe economic crisis. Currently, South Sudan grapples with skyrocketing inflation, as a result of the depreciation of the local currency against the US[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   South Sudan’s poor Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) situation has a significant economic impact, costing the country an estimated $350 million annually according to a recent joint sector review. This staggering amount represents a combined spending of households on treating diseases that could be prevented[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   Commissioner of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State has called on citizens to embrace agriculture and other income-generating activities to strengthen the country’s economy. Speaking during the second day of the Juba Economic Forum yesterday, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa emphasized the importance of reducing dependence[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Tensions among parties to peace agreement remain high and could result in violence, the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has expressed. CTSAMVM Chairperson, Maj. Gen. Hailu Gonfa Eddosa, stated during the 39th Board Meeting that the peace monitoring body recorded[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) wants government to reconsider implementing pending tasks, before elections. A key prerequisite, that R-JMEC chairperson, Gen. Charles Tai Gutai placed above all others, is the permanent constitution. As the Revitalized Transition Government of National unity marks four years,[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Easy Travels and Tours Limited has taken the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) to court over $126,546 unpaid air tickets dues football clubs and SSFA staff. Th company lawyer, Peter Dau Akolthon revealed No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in an interview, on Tuesday. He said[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Transport disruptions of crude oil to Port Sudan, coupled with threats of Red Sea blockade, have significantly impacted South Sudan’s resource envelope. Government spokesperson, Michael Makuei Lueth acknowledged the Sudan war has detrimental effects on South Sudan’s economy, which heavily relies on oil and imported goods.[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster terms the current land policy as an obstacle hindering investors, affecting the development of Juba City. However, Taban Deng Gai assured that land acquisition won’t be an obstacle in the development of Ramciel, the planned new capital city. Gai stressed[Read More…]

Kidega Livingstone   At least 3.1 million children will be vaccinated nationwide against Polio, a highly infectious and paralyzing disease. National Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization in South Sudan have said that the campaign launched, Tuesday targets children aged 0-59 months. Global Polio Eradication Initiative (Bill and[Read More…]