By Mamer Abraham Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu, has warned of a possible resurgence of climate risks in the region. Mr. Workneh was speaking during the Africa Climate Summit High-Level Ministerial Dialogue in Nairobi, Kenya. He said that climate change had imposed challenges on[Read More…]
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Price stabilization dominates economic conference
By William Madouk A plenary discussion on the second day of the ongoing National Economic Conference was dominated by how the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) could stabilize prices in the market. It all sparked off when Central Bank governor, Johnny Ohisa presented on the role of the BoSS in[Read More…]
Suspected Guinea Warm Cases reported in Nyirol
By Manas James Health authorities in Nyirol County, Jonglei State, have recently identified three suspected cases of Guinea worm disease. The cases were discovered among patients in the Cwil and Pulturuk areas, and investigations are currently underway. James Bol Makuey, the Nyirol County Commissioner, expressed concerns about the potential spread[Read More…]
Amb. Pitia tasked to reform foreign missions
By Charles K Mark President Salva Kiir has directed the new Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. James Morgan Pitia, to address the financial challenges facing the country’s foreign missions. Kiir issued the directives to Amb. Morgan yesterday during his swearing-in. The president urged the newly appointed minister[Read More…]
Returnees face water shortage
By Yien Gattour At least 1014 individuals in the Rubkuach area of Mayiendit County, Unity State, are currently facing a severe shortage of drinking water after fleeing conflict in Sudan since May. Kina Riek Gatluak, a returnee in Rubkuach Payam, expressed her concerns to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, stating that[Read More…]
South Sudan’s business environment unfavorable, Troika
By William Madouk United States, United Kingdoms and Norway said South Sudan does not have a conducive environment for business development and private sector investment. US Ambassador to Juba, Michael J. Adler commended while representing the three countries, normally referred to as TROIKA, during opening of South Sudan national Economic[Read More…]
Egypt petitions South Sudan to eliminate double taxation
By Charles K Mark Finance minister from the Arab Republic of Egypt calls for memorandum of understanding to end double taxation in South Sudan. Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed made the appeal on Monday, during his opening speech of the first ever South Sudan economic conference in Juba. “We hope that we[Read More…]
Why South Sudan economy is struggling: Insights from the National Economic Conference
By Bida Elly David Vice President for Economic Cluster Dr. James Wani Igga has outlined insecurity, weak institutions, illiteracy and poor planning as major factors crippling South Sudan’s economy. Addressing the National Economic Forum on Monday, VP Igga said insecurity has deterred foreign investors from establishing businesses in the country,[Read More…]
Minister bets on agriculture, mining for economic recovery
By William Madouk South Sudan Economic Conference kicked off yesterday with an emphasis on revamping agricultural schemes and mining sector for economic stability. In his opening remarks, the National Minister of Finance, Bak Barnaba Chol, said the conference will enable the government to renew its commitment towards stabilizing the economy[Read More…]
Gen. Burhan prefers Kiir to lead Sudan talks
By Charles K Mark Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan considers President Salva Kiir Mayardit as better mediator for resolving Sudan war. Gen. Burhan declared his position on Monday after landing Juba for a meeting with South Sudan’s President Kiir on the Sudan crisis. The visit to Juba[Read More…]
First South Sudan National Economic Conference in pictures
Heavy rains damage Renk-Melut road
By Charles K Mark Heavy and lengthy rain has rendered the road connecting Renk to Melut unusable, hindering movement and transport of petroleum products to Sudan. The major trade road connecting Malakal, through Renk and Melut to Sudan was recently repaired by the UN mission’s peacekeepers based in the area.[Read More…]
Nutritionist calls for six months exclusive breastfeeding
By Jackson Gaaniko As Western Equatoria state celebrated World Breastfeeding Week, a nutritionist urged mothers to provide six months of exclusive breastfeeding to babies. The world commemorates World Breastfeeding Day annually from 1st to 7 of August but in Western Equatoria state, the event was marked last week. Mr. Natemo William[Read More…]
South Sudan, CAR in visa waiver agreement
By William Madouk South Sudanese traveling to Central African Republic (CAR) will now not be required to acquire visas, thanks to a visa waiver agreement signed on Saturday. A similar courtesy will be extended to citizens of Central African Republic as the two countries signed an agreement when President Faustin[Read More…]
Senior NCP member joins SPLM
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Chairperson for the National Congress Party in Eastern Equatoria state has joined the ruling Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) party. Anthony Fermato Jacob has been serving the NCP as a chairperson for over 30 years and has served in various roles, including a commissioner in Torit[Read More…]
SPLM councilors, advisors take oath
By Hou Akot Hou Members of Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) Council in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State and technical advisors took oath of allegiance, on Friday. SPLM diehards, who gave allegiance to the party, include assistant secretaries and directors. The state governor, Tong Aken Ngor, an SPLM party super[Read More…]
South Sudan seeks Saudi Arabia’s support for refugees
By Charles K Mark South Sudan seeks financial support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support thousands of returnees and refugees who fled the war in Sudan. Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Albino Akok Atak, returned from Saudi Arabia after delivering a letter to His Majesty King of Saudi Arabia. According[Read More…]
University of Juba issues ultimatum over tuition
By Bida Elly David University of Juba has announced that the institution will block students who have not paid their fees or those with balances from accessing the campus. Vice-Chancellor of the institution, John Akech issued a notice that effective from September 12th to September 202 all students should clear[Read More…]
A rift splitting SPLM cadres
By William Madouk A controversial audio circulating on social media has set Central Equatoria state Sudan Peoples’ Liberation Movement (SPLM) party cadres at loggerheads. The political wrangle commiserates former Juba City Council Mayor, Kalisto Lado Faustino against Juba County SPLM Party secretariat under James Yugu. Irritated by the audio that[Read More…]
National Economic Conference hikes citizens’ expectations
By William Madouk and Hou Akot Hou South Sudan’s first-ever national economic conference commences today in a bid to bail the country from hardship while citizens’ expectations shoot up. A key issue on the table at the conference, attended by scholars, think tanks policymakers and analysts, is reshaping the country’s[Read More…]