By Bida Elly David National Lawmakers have demanded payment of their recess allowance or take action against the national parliament leadership. The Emolument Act stipulates that each national parliament member receives a monthly salary of 800,000, which means each lawmaker is supposed to receive 2,400,000 for unpaid three months.[Read More…]
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Think Tank identifies flaws in Elections Act
By Charles K Mark Sudd Institute, a think tank based in Juba, has identified flaws in the recently passed National Election Act. In their recently released weekly review report on the act seen by this outlet, the researchers and policy analysts said the election legal framework is marred by[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Speaker, Jemma Nunu Kumba addresses Interparliamentary Assembly, reaffirms gov’t’s commitment to elections
By Victor Dodo Speaker of South Sudan’s National Legislative Assembly Jemma Nunu Kumba has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to conduct elections, next year. Addressing the 147th Assembly of the Interparliamentary Union in Angola yesterday, Speaker Jemma Nunu remarked that elections are the only mechanism to allow the people of the[Read More…]
Auditor unearths fraud in Juba-Rumbek road project
By Aweye Teddy Onam In a striking revelation, Auditor General Ambassador Steven Kiliona Wondu has unearthed extensive fraud in the construction of the Juba-Rumbek road. The construction of the highway began in 2019 and is financed by allocating 10,000 barrels of crude oil per day for infrastructure development to[Read More…]
Rumbek rolls out COVID-19 vaccination
By Yang Ater Lakes State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with partners, launched J&J COVID-19 vaccination drive in Rumbek Central County. The campaign, which commenced on Monday, is targeting 27,768 people aged 18 and older. Director General of the Lakes State Health Ministry, Dr. Hakim Makuer Gol, said this[Read More…]
Lakes state police receive new vehicles
By Yang Ater Yang. Police in Lakes State have received five brand new Land Cruiser pickup vehicles to boost their service delivery as they maintain law and order in the state. Lakes State Police Commissioner Maj. Gen. Madut Ngor revealed the development while briefing police forces about their roles[Read More…]
Lunatic stabs two people
By Hou Akot Hou A mentally disturbed man has stabbed and injured two people in Anyuom-janng village in Gomjuer West Payam of Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Gazal State. Eyewitnesses told this outlet on Monday that the accused man, identified as Kenyang Lual, stabbed a 3-year-old child in[Read More…]
SADC calls for sanctions lift on Zimbabwe
Staff writer South African Development Community (SADC), a regional body, calls for removal of sanctions on Zimbabwe. The call is contained in a statement issued by the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in South Sudan on 25 October 2023 to mark the annual anti sanctions day. “We call[Read More…]
Assembly adopts R-JMEC peace report
By Bida Elly David National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) on Tuesday adopted the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) report on the status of implementation of revitalized agreement. The report was presented by the R-JMEC interim chairperson, Rtd. Lt. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai for deliberation and ratification. Members of[Read More…]
Late Rev. Sr. Veronika’s final court verdict adjourned
By Charles K Mark Final court verdict in the case of a slain Catholic nun, Rev. Sr. Dr Veronika Teresia Rackova, has been adjourned to 14th November, this year. The nun was shot on May 15th, 2016 in Yei by suspected government soldiers while in an ambulance going home[Read More…]
Over 400 forcefully evicted
By Bida Elly David Over 400 citizens in Ombaci Boma, Yei River County, are facing a humanitarian crisis after being forced out of their homes allegedly by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF). Lawmaker, Peter Lomude raised the issue during a siting on Tuesday, stating that the SSPDF[Read More…]
Parliament summons Tut over sluggish security arrangements
By Bida Elly David National parliament has summoned chairperson of the National Transitional Committee (NTC) to explain delays in implementing security arrangements. Tut Gatluak Manime’s summon follows a report of reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, on implementation of peace agreement. The National Transitional Committee is the peace mechanism,[Read More…]
Peace begins with you, Mathok to Sudanese leaders
By William Madouk Deputy Chairperson, also the Secretary of South Sudan Mediation Committee on the Juba Peace Agreement (JPA), challenges Sudanese warring leaders to bring lasting peace. Dr. Dhieu Mathok said that no outsider could silence guns on the behalf of Sudanese leaders. Dr. Mathok was speaking at the[Read More…]
Sudanese leaders meet in Juba, calls for truce
By William Madouk A two-day consultative meeting between transitional government of Sudan and leaders of Sudanese political parties has begun in Juba with a call for dialogue. The meeting, chaired by President Salva Kiir’s advisor for security affairs, Mr. Tut Gatluak, is the first of its kind in six[Read More…]
UN calls for commitment to peace deal
By Gladys Fred Kole United Nations’ Special Representative of the Secretary-General has urged political leaders to commit to implementing the revitalized peace agreement. Speaking during the celebration of the United Nations Day in Juba, Nicholas Haysom said that political leaders have a role to implement the peace agreement. “It[Read More…]
Oil pollution; 7 children died as a result
By Mamer Abraham At least seven children born with deformities in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area have died, since commencement of oil production in the area. The Chief Administrator, Stephano Wieu Mialek disclosed at the Third High-Level Meeting on Environmental Issues and 5% oil share in oil-producing states, in[Read More…]
Environment unfit for elections-MPs
By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan’s National Legislators have expressed concern over the country’s ability to hold free and fair elections in 2024, citing an unconducive environment. The lawmakers echoed the concerns on Tuesday, while deliberating on a report of the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC). The[Read More…]
Top officials shielding oil audit-Minister
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan considers drastic measures to address environmental pollution in oil-producing areas, national minister for environmental and forestry, Josephine Napwon has said. According to the minister, there are reports of deformities among children born in Ruweng Administrative Area, Upper Nile and Unity States. But she noted[Read More…]
South Sudan Speaker addresses Interparliamentary Union Assembly, today
By Victor Dodo The head of South Sudan government delegation to the 147th Assembly of the Interparliamentary Union, Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba will today, Wednesday, deliver her keynote address at the ongoing five day gathering in the Angolan capital, Luanda, as the event enters its third day. During her address,[Read More…]
‘Your days are numbered’- MPs to land grabbers
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State (CES) lawmakers have formed a joint committee to identify and expose land grabbers and bringing their glorious days to an end. The impunity-covered powerful land grabbers were put on notice series presentations by the state government officials, on insecurity and land grabbing in[Read More…]