By Bida Elly David   Council of Ministers passed a proposed plan for the establishment of unified vocational centers to boost capacity building. Hon. Awut Deng Acuil, the national Minister of General Education and Instructions, tabled the proposal. Government spokesperson, Michael Makuei told journalists on Friday that the proposal will[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan received the first batch of humanitarian aid donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to assist people fleeing the war in Sudan. The 27-tonne first batch of humanitarian assistance includes assorted food items, non-food items, including tents, and medical items. So far, South Sudan[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Chairperson of the Association of Microfinance Institutions in South Sudan (AMISS) said small business entrepreneurs require serious financial literacy for them to learn financial discipline. Yengi Lokule was speaking during the launch of the association in Juba, on Thursday. He urged the need to educate[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Central Equatoria State (CES) government and Uganda’s West Nile Districts have signed an agreement to bolster security, trade and peaceful coexistence between border communities. The highly anticipated deal was inked by governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony for South Sudan while Taban Data Peter, Adjumani Resident District[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   South Sudan’s economy is facing challenges due to foreign market monopoly and poor protectionism policy, an economist has said. The statement comes as South Sudan pounds continue to depreciate further against the United States Dollar. Economist Abraham Matoch told the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Activist urges Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring and Verification Mechanism to investigate Agwelek forces over alleging of abducting an aid worker in Malakal. Security forces allied to Gen. Johnson Olony, allegedly abducted Emmanuel Obayi, a nutrition officer working with the International Medical Corps, on Sunday.[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla has arrived Juba, today following the Vatican City synod. Bishop Santo Loku Pio, the auxiliary bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, landed Juba International Airport at 10:00 Am. The Assistant Archbishop of Juba Catholic Archdiocese said a reception of[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   President Salva Kiir has passed his position paper on the settlement of the South Sudan-Uganda borderline dispute to his Ugandan counterpart, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Kiir reportedly handed over five resolutions to Uganda’s state minister of defense, Hon. Hajjat Oleru Huda, during their meeting in[Read More…]

By William Madouk   A South Sudanese poet, essayist, and songwriter beat stiff competition to be shortlisted among finalists for the prestigious 2023 African Writers Awards (AWA) for poetry. Marial Awendit, also known as James Marial Matueny, who is the author of the chapbook poetry The Night Does Not Drown[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   United States’ Ambassador to South Sudan has urged the government to increase its financial contribution towards humanitarian assistance in the country. Ambassador, Michael J. Adler made the call after a visit to Gorom refugee settlement, on the outskirts of Juba, on Wednesday. He witnessed dire[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   South Sudan’s Auditor General calls for proper sharing of oil revenue with rightful beneficiaries. Mr. Stephen Kiliona Wondu made the call to the concerned petroleum ministries and stakeholders. He asks authorities in Unity, Upper Nile States, and Ruweng Administrative Area to know the rightful shares of[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Council of Ministers on Friday passed the National Land Policy that provides a framework to address problems and constraints to ensure equity in land allocation. The policy aims to provide principles, structures, and processes for land ownership, control, uses, and sustainable management. Government spokesperson, Michael[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Council of Ministers approved $1,241,751 to allow South Sudan team to participate in East African Community Games second edition. South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sport presented the plan for the country’s participation in the games due November in Kigali, Rwanda. Minister, Dr. Albino Bol Dhieu[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Financial Action Task Force (FATF has removed South Sudan from the list of countries with increased money laundering and financing of terrorism. Government spokesman revealed that the minister of foreign affairs presented the report of South Sudan’s removal from the money laundering grey list. According to[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Central Bank reassures the public that a recent increase in market prices and currency exchange rates is under control and close monitoring. Bank of South Sudan governor, Dr. James Alic Garang (in picture above) clarifies that the recent market shock is due to increased salary scale, and[Read More…]