By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Revenue Authority and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation on the Application Programming Interface (API) meant to fight the smuggling of goods. Heads of the two institutions signed the MoU at Uganda Revenue Authority Headquarters, on[Read More…]
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My powers are stripped off-Minister Moro
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agencies, Moro Isaac Jenesio said he is handicapped and stripped of his constitutional powers by the state governor. He said his roles were taken out and reassigned to entrusted state ministers and advisors close to governor, Emmanuel[Read More…]
All parties hold key to elections-SPLM-IO
By Mamer Abraham Main opposition party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has reaffirmed that it will not take part in the elections if the prerequisites for polls are not met The party’s Deputy Chairman Nathaniel Oyet Pierino on Monday doubts that without the implementation of all the[Read More…]
Minister calls for computerization of pension system
By Charles K Mark South Sudan National Minister of Public Affairs has called for digitalization of the pension system to safeguard files and ensure senior citizens receive their benefits. Speaking during the launch of the South Sudan Pensioners’ Association (SSPA), Minister Joseph Bangasi Bakasoro says the exercise enhances safety of[Read More…]
Granting President powers to appoint MPs undemocratic-activist
By Mamer Abraham A rights defender in Jonglei State says granting the president the power to appoint 5 percent members to the national parliament was a slap on tenets of democracy. On Monday, the parliament controversially passed the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023. An Article in the Bill[Read More…]
South Sudan gets Thuraya agent
By William Madouk Gate for Technologies (G4T) has been appointed as a new agent for the United Arab Emirates satellite services operator Thuraya in South Sudan. This was revealed on Tuesday during the official launch of Thuraya in the country under the theme “Thuraya connecting the people of South Sudan.”[Read More…]
Trader nabbed over prohibited goods
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) of South Sudan, are holding a trader of selling banned alcoholic drink, known as Star-Gin. NBGs police commissioner, Philip Madut Tong, said the trader hired a truck loaded with goods from Juba, which was seized when[Read More…]
Jonglei fumes over killing, abduction of returnees
By William Madouk South Sudan’s Jonglei State has condemned attacks on returnees between Akobo East and West that led to death of 12 people and abduction of 5 children. The State Minister of Information, Elizabeth Nyadak said the victims were returnees from Ethiopia. “The perpetrators went away with five children—three[Read More…]
Futuyo under probe over missing salaries
By Bida Elly David South Sudan national Parliament on Tuesday resolved to launch an investigative against Western Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba. The Parliament resolved to set up a committee, tasked to investigate claims of misappropriation of salary arrears meant for official of defunct states which were amalgamated[Read More…]
Tension remains high in Pochalla
By Charles K Mark Tension remains high in Pochalla County as armed youth continue to exchange gunshots with the government forces stationed there. On Monday, Col. Joseph Okony Okwom Othow was killed in fierce fighting with armed youth. Army spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said the commander was killed[Read More…]
Murder suspect arrested in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A suspected serial killer who has been on the run for months has been apprehended. The alleged murderer was nabbed on Sunday morning in highland areas in Marial-Diing Village of Madhol Payam in Aweil East County of Northern Bahr El Gazal State. The suspect, identified as[Read More…]
Free Fistula operation starts in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang National Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Lakes State Ministry of Health and partners, has started a 10-day fistula operation treatment camp in the Rumbek State Hospital. Dr. Barnaba Bol Amukpiu, acting director general of the Lakes State Ministry of Health, stated that the state[Read More…]
UNMISS empowers Aweil North residents
By Hou Akot Hou United Nations Mission in South Sudan Civil Affairs Division held a one-day workshop on peacebuilding and reconciliation for residents of Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, on Friday. The meeting was attended by chiefs, women, youth, and residents as a whole at Gok-Machar, the[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Shrinking political space spurs concern
By Mamer Abraham Opposition parties, civil society and peace monitoring bodies are expressing concerns about a shrinking political and civic space due to restrictions on political and civil activities. With barely 15 months to the general elections in 2024, enabling an environment where citizens can freely communicate and organize activities[Read More…]
South Sudan’s political space favors one party- UN
By Charles K Mark Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Nicolas Haysom has told the UN Security Council that the current political atmosphere in the country favors one party. South Sudan is to conduct its first election at the end[Read More…]
Parliament finally passes Election Bill
By Bida Elly David Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) passed the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023, guaranteeing the possibility of conducting elections in 2024. The bill will be presented to the president for assent. In the Bill, the number of Members of Parliament shall be increased to[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Peace agreement at stake- Oyet
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan’s main opposition party cites hitches in implementation of 2018 revitalised peace agreement, saying the process is at risk. Deputy Chairman of SPLM-IO and first deputy speaker of the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA), Nathaniel Oyet Pierino is urging guarantors to intervene. Oyet pointed at[Read More…]
Activist warns MPs against scrapping youth, women elections provisions
By Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has appealed to National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) not to tamper with allocations for people with disabilities and youth, in the national election bill. CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmond Yakani, expressed concern over some parliamentarians, who, he said, intent to use the[Read More…]
Counties receive over 300 physical structures
By Mamer Abraham United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have handed at least 333 structures to the ten states of South Sudan. Enhancing Community Resilience and Local Governance Project (ECRP) Project Manager, John Nyirenda listed projects implemented by the two partner organisations.[Read More…]
Bakers given ultimatum to increase bread size
By Hou Akot Hou Bakers in Aweil town of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, South Sudan, have been told to increase the size of loaf of bread or be forced to shut down business. The ultimatum to the bread makers came following a meeting that was held between the traders[Read More…]