By Ngor Deng Matem At least 38 children under the age of one have died from malnutrition in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State over the past two months, according to health authorities. Luka Lual Aleu Jok, the state’s health focal point officer, reported that between April and May 2024,[Read More…]
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Tut brokers deal to restore oil export
By Bida Elly David The governments of South Sudan and Sudan have reached a preliminary agreement to restore peace and facilitate the transportation of crude oil through pipelines in Sudan to global markets. A high-level delegation from South Sudan, led by Tut Gatluak Manime, the security advisor in the[Read More…]
Army in pursuit of rebel “Feel Free”
By Bida Elly David Former comedian “Feel Free,” turned rebel leader has narrowly escaped death after government forces launched an attack on his hideout. In a statement released on Monday, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the spokesperson of the South Sudanese People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), said the attack took[Read More…]
South Sudan joins Lake Victoria Basin Commission
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan has been admitted as a full member of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) during recent regional conferences in Kenya and Burundi. Pal Mai Deng, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, briefed the Cabinet (meeting No.7) on the status of South Sudan and[Read More…]
Civil society trained on electoral process
By Yang Ater Yang At least 21 members of the Civil Society Organization Network, in Lakes State underwent a three-day training on the electoral process. The training was organized by the Community Empowerment Organization (CEPO) in partnership with the Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice (CIGPJ) and the[Read More…]
EAC receives advanced translation, interpretation gadgets
By No. 1 Citizen East African Community (EAC) Secretariat received state-of-the-art translation and interpretation equipment from the French Government, a move to enhance multilingual communication and cooperation within the region The equipment were formally handed over to the EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Customs, Trade and Monetary[Read More…]
INVESTMENT: Dr. Alic pitches opportunities
By Philip Buda Ladu African Development Bank (AfDB) annual meeting in Nairobi, ends with governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) marketing the country for investment opportunities. Dr. James Alic Garang also sealed a grant deal for South Sudan to be one of the beneficiaries of a financing[Read More…]
South Sudan. Belarus to boost Investment corporation
By Philip Buda Ladu Council of Ministers has endorsed a memo on boosting bilateral relations and cooperation in various investment fields between South Sudan and Belarus. Minister of Investment, Dr. Dhieu Mathok Diing presented the memo to the council of ministers, on Friday. The memo was in regard to[Read More…]
Jonglei clarifies on shooting at Chagor’s residence
By William Madouk Disgruntled bodyguards to the former governor of Jonglei state, Denay Jock Chagor, rocked gunfire on Friday evening and raided armory. According to the state information Minister, Nyamar Lony Thickot, the group forcibly entered the armory at Chogar’s residence and parted with several firearms. The incident[Read More…]
Shun corruption, work for the nation-Cleric
By Bida Elly David Bishop Yohana Benjamin of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan has called on political leaders to shun corruption and work for the greater good of the nation. The cleric made the remark during a homily, at thanksgiving ceremony for university graduates in Juba, over the[Read More…]
Budget monitoring, tracking skills enhanced
By William Madouk Child Rights Civil Society Coalition (CRC) has partnered with Ugandan Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) to bolster budget monitoring and expenditure tracking (BMET) capabilities of civil society organizations and the media in South Sudan. CRC, with funding from Save the Children, organized a four-day training[Read More…]
Gov’t, partners discuss water crisis
By Yang Ater Lakes State government has called on development partners to address critical water shortages in the region. This appeal was made during a coordination review meeting organized by the Ministry of Land, Housing and Public Utilities, in collaboration with the Center for Emergency Development Support (CEDS). The[Read More…]
Cabinet approves national youth policy
By William Madouk Council of Ministries has approved the National Youth Development Policy 2024, which aims to create an environment enabling young people to reach their potential. This came after the minister of Youth and Sport, Dr. Jospeh Geng Akech presented the youth policy before the cabinet chaired by[Read More…]
South Sudan, Kenya bank governors discuss cooperation, reforms
By Ngor Deng Matem Central Bank governor Dr. James Alic, on May 31, 2024 discussed leadership experiences cooperation with the Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge during a visit to the KBK headquarters. The two bank leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and explored areas where the CBK[Read More…]
Renewed clashes in Upper Nile alarm UN
By William Madouk United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General (UNSRSG), Nicholas Haysom, has urged for speedy intervention measures to quell outbreak of violence in Malakal town of Upper Nile state. In a press statement seen by this outlet, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan said they were[Read More…]
Cabinet approves anti-exam malpractices bill
By Philip Buda Ladu In an effort to address national examination malpractices, the Council of ministers have approved a bill that seeks to amend the National Examination Council Act 2011 (as amended) by incorporating a legal framework to punish exam violators. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Justice[Read More…]
Health Ministry receives 645,000 doses of malaria vaccines
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan received 645,000 doses of the R21 malaria vaccine on Friday. The arrival marks a significant step in the fight against malaria, a leading cause of death in the country. The vaccines will be distributed across 28 counties bearing the highest malaria burden. Children[Read More…]
Nairobi Talk; Clerics, academia engage parties in trust-building
By William Madouk The Government of South Sudan and the non-signatory parties to the revitalized peace agreement are currently participating in a trust and confidence-building session led by clerics and academics in Nairobi, Kenya. This initiative follows a proposal from a civil society group to promote confidence-building through an[Read More…]
Warrap State investigates murder of Journalist
By Ngor Deng Matem Governor of Warrap State, Kuol Muor Muor, has formed a fact-finding committee to investigate the killing of journalist Marko Agei Makor. The journalist was shot dead on July 1, 2020, in a road ambush while travelling to Tonj town, where he worked at the local[Read More…]
Kiir grants Central Bank independence
By William Madouk In a move to bolster the Bank of South Sudan’s (BoSS) powers and functions, President Salva Kiir has declared the central bank an autonomous institution, free from political interference. Through a Presidential Order announced on the state-owned SSBC radio and television, Kiir stated that the BoSS[Read More…]