By Mamer Abraham South Sudan’s Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Joseph Malek Arop, has maintained that allotting five percent of lawmakers to be appointed by the elected president would increase inclusivity in parliament. Last week, the parliament controversially passed the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023, with[Read More…]
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Activist calls for complete implementation of the agreement
By Mamer Abraham Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has called for complete implementation of the peace agreement. Yakani’s statement follows the statement by the national minister for information, Michael Makuei Lueth, that the forces would be deployed without commanders due to delayed opposition group[Read More…]
Opposition party endorses Kiir for 2024 polls
By William Madouk Just 15 months until the December 2024 general elections, President Salva Kiir is garnering more political support, not only from his SPLM party but also from other allies, as the national agenda political parties have vowed to rally behind his candidature. Speaking to the No. 1 Citizen[Read More…]
SPLM youth leader accused of double-dealing
By Deng Athian Aweil East County SPLM youth members have accused their chairman, Garang Mou Anyar of being an active member of South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) and have called for his removal. The youth who raised the complaint wrote a petition for his dismissal. The petition letter accused the[Read More…]
Minister cautions journalist, artists against hate speech
By Ijoo Bosco Modi The state minister of Culture, Youth and Sport has called on Eastern Equatoria media practitioners and artists to desist from hate speech as the country heads for the 2024 election. Margrate Idwa Okuye, while closing a five-day training by “I am Peace Africa” on election reporting[Read More…]
National budget contains planning gaps
By Charles K Mark Civil Society activists have called for a review of the national budget for 2023-2024, stating that it lacks priority and neglects resources envelopes. In a comprehensive budget analysis report conducted by the Institute of Social Policy and Research and released last week, the activists said there[Read More…]
Farmers appeal for support
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Chairperson of Magwi County Agriculture Union has urged the government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the county to support the sector. Mr. Lotto Joseph, said farmers need Saving and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) to boost their production. SACCOs are voluntary associations where members regularly pool their[Read More…]
Online sales launch excites users in Juba
By Charles K Mark Online buyers in Juba welcome with excitement the launch of the first-ever, largest online market space, ANASELL.COM. Anasell.com is an online market platform expected to not only connect South Sudan customers to the global market but also provide a secure and convenient environment for sellers and[Read More…]
UNMISS trains police on investigation
By Yang Ater Yang A three-day training program to enhance the skills of law enforcement officers in conducting interviews, investigating criminal cases, concludes in Lakes state. The training also aimed at addressing gender-based violence, improving information gathering and case presentation procedures in court. United Nations Police (UNPOL) field office in[Read More…]
Police urged to exercise professionalism
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Eastern Equatoria state police commissioner urged police to uphold professionalism and ensure safety and security without fear or favor, in line with the South Sudan constitution. Major General James Monday Enoka asserts that the police are tasked with fostering a secure, stable and safe nation where[Read More…]
UPDF presence in Kajo-Keji irks community
By Bida Elly David Nyaingamuda village residents in Bori Boma, Central Equatoria State have raised concerns about Ugandan People Defense Forces’ deployment inside South Sudan. Youth coordinator in Bori Boma who spoke on condition of anonymity to this outlet said the presence of UPDF and youth have camped at Lowili[Read More…]
Kiir can’t overstep IGAD’s Sudan mediation position
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan’s government has reserved its readiness to lead the mediation process of ending the conflict in Sudan, referring the parties to the IGAD-Quartet-led process. The Sudanese government, led by Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, has declined several attempts to negotiate an end to the conflict, protesting Kenyan President William[Read More…]
Lakes state loses radio presenter to accident
By Yang Ater Yang Road accident has claimed the life of an artist, a presenter, at Radio Rumbek FM 98.0 station, in Lakes state. The deceased, Marial Matirah Nyuon, commonly known by his stage name, Chimayuen, died at Rumbek State hospital. He was traveling on motorcycle from Pacong, Rumbek East[Read More…]
Boy drowns in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A 10-year-old boy who went missing for a week was found floating in a pool known as “Hafiir,” where he was reportedly swimming. The deceased was identified as Garang Dut Deng. Abuk Garang, the relative of the late boy, told this outlet that they don’t know[Read More…]
Makuei, SPLM-IO trade blames on security deployment
By Bida Elly David National Minister of Information and also government spokesperson, Michael Makuei has blamed the SPLM-IO for delaying deployment of graduated unified forces. He said the main opposition party has failed to submit the list of officers for the second echelon of the unified command of the forces.[Read More…]
Activists advocate for Land Policy
By William Madouk South Sudan Land Alliance (SSLA), a network of civil society organizations on land, is pushing the parliament to enact a Land Policy to safeguard citizens’ land and resource rights. On Thursday, September 21, 2023, the alliance met national Members of Parliament, Academia and other stakeholders to discuss[Read More…]
Police warns fake army number plate users
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr El Ghazal are set to crack down on motorbikes and other vehicles using South Sudan People Defense Force (SSPDF) number plates in disguise. Traffic Officer Deng Dut Achiul said on Thursday that some motorists get these plates, ride recklessly, causing accidents, and[Read More…]
UAP staff on strike over mistreatment
By William Madouk About 70 members of national staff, working for UAP insurance company in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, are on a sit-in strike, causing a business standstill. The staff members of the insurance company, who are on their fifth day of strike accused the company of unfair treatment.[Read More…]
Leaders call for individual peace
By Charles K. Mark Faith-based institutions in South Sudan joined the world to mark International Peace Day with a call on citizens to generate peace on an individual basis and replicate it in communities and the nation. The appeal came during a peace rally organized by the Daughters of Mary[Read More…]
Families of plane crash victims unhappy of Ayii’s bail
By Bida Elly David Family representative of victims of the South Supreme plane crash in Pieri expresses shock and unhappiness over the release of businessman Ayii Duang Ayii from jail. Embattled South Sudanese businessman and owner of South Supreme Airline, Mr. Ayii, was released on Tuesday from Juba Central Prison[Read More…]