By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan Nurses and Midwives Association (SSNAMA) has called on the government to increase investment in midwifery education and the broader maternal healthcare workforce. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, SSNAMA President Repent Khamis George urged the government to prioritise investment in the recruitment,[Read More…]
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Lawmakers call for water pond construction for cattle keepers
By Chol D. Johnson The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) members of Parliament representing the Mundari community have called on the Central Equatoria State (CES) government to construct water ponds for cattle keepers. Speaking on Monday during the Rokon Peace Consensus in Juba, Daniel Abocha Ali emphasised the need to[Read More…]
Western Equatoria state government delegation visits first deputy speaker
By Jackson Gaaniko The leadership of Western Equatoria State (WES) paid a courtesy visit to the First Deputy Speaker of the National Legislature, Right Honourable Ambrose Lomin Pitia, in Juba on Monday. The delegation was led by His Excellency Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, Governor of Western Equatoria State and Chairperson of[Read More…]
Rokon Peace Resolution: Cattle to return to their place of origin
By Chol D. Johnson The Central Equatoria State (CES) Government has revealed that the Rokon Peace Consensus resolved to return cattle to their areas of origin to foster sustainable peace in the state. Speaking on Monday during the consensus meeting in Juba, CES Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu Obede stated that[Read More…]
Drug distribution must serve the people, not the system
Reports of ongoing drug distribution across the country should ordinarily bring relief and hope to citizens. Yet, for many patients, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Hospitals and health centers continue to grapple with acute medicine shortages, leaving vulnerable populations stranded and desperate. This contradiction raises a[Read More…]
Kiir directs public service to accelerate reforms
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the Minister of Public Service, Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, to accelerate reforms and salary payments. In a statement that was released by the Presidential Press Unit, the head of state was briefed on the progress of the ongoing biometric registration exercise[Read More…]
U.S. Embassy sets tough conditions for South Sudan election support
The U.S. Embassy in South Sudan has clarified its position on the anticipated elections, stressing that any electoral process must be peaceful, credible, and anchored in genuine political dialogue. In a statement released this week, the embassy said it would regard successful and peaceful elections as a “positive step” toward[Read More…]
New minister of trade assumes office, and pledges support for reforms
By Sabri Dibaco The newly appointed minister of trade and industry, Dr. Labanya Margaret Ugila, has officially assumed office, pledging to foster togetherness, strengthen cooperation, and build on the achievements of the former minister in advancing the country’s economic agenda. Speaking during the handover ceremony held in the ministry, Labanya[Read More…]
ICRC, WHO and MSF call on states to uphold humanitarian laws
Ten years ago, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2286 on health care in armed conflicts. In a statement that was jointly released by the three organisations, the situation in the country is worse compared to 10 years ago. According to them today, “We mark not an achievement: we[Read More…]
Yei Boda Boda association election postponed over transparency concerns
By James Innocent The planned election for the leadership of the Yei Boda Boda Association in Yei River County has been postponed following concerns regarding transparency, voter representation, and low turnout; only 108 delegates out of an expected 156 representatives participated. Chairman Emmanuel Duku has led the association for over[Read More…]
Government approves national policy on specialised labour court
By Chol D. Johnson The government of South Sudan has approved a national policy on the specialised labour court. Speaking on Friday during the International Labour Day commemoration in Juba, Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol and the chair of the Service Cluster stated that the policy ensures essential labour courts[Read More…]
Drug distribution underway, yet patients still face acute medicine shortages
By Sabri Dibaco The government of South Sudan has announced the ongoing nationwide distribution of essential medicines under the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) Circle 4, even as citizens continue to report critical shortages of drugs in public health facilities. In a press release from the office of the Minister[Read More…]
Government to enhance consular services deepen energy cooperation with Egypt
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan’s Minister of Energy and Dams, Agok Makur Kur, has underscored the need to strengthen consular services and improve communication with the South Sudanese diaspora as part of broader efforts to reinforce bilateral relations with the Arab Republic of Egypt. The minister made these remarks during[Read More…]
WOJE urges government to economically empower women
By Sabri Dibaco The Women for Justice and Equality (WOJE) has called on the government to create an enabling economic environment for women to thrive, marking the occasion of International Labour Day. In a statement released to the press, Woje emphasised that women across South Sudan continue to face significant[Read More…]
Seminarians launch organic palm oil in a drive for self reliance
By Sabri Dibaco Catholic seminarians in Nzara County, Western Equatoria State, have turned faith into action by producing their own locally made palm oil in an initiative that blends spiritual formation with innovation and practical skills. At the St. John Paul II Propaedeutic Inter-Diocesan Seminary Formation House in Nzara County,[Read More…]
Adut Kiir pledges incentives and champions girls’ participation in science
By Sabri Dibaco The reopening of the Maridi Girls Boarding School has sparked renewed hope following a visit by Senior Presidential Envoy Adut Kiir and Minister of Presidential Affairs Africano Mande. The event marked a major milestone in efforts to restore educational services in the area. Addressing stakeholders, community members,[Read More…]
Calm restored at Nimule border after attack on truck drivers
By Sabri Dibaco Authorities at the Nimule border crossing have confirmed that security has been restored following an attack on long-distance truck drivers that left three East African drivers injured on Wednesday evening. Speaking to the No. 1 Citizen Daily newspaper, Assistant Commissioner in charge of the checkpoint, Malik Jacob,[Read More…]
CES and Western Equatoria states seal Rokon peace deal to end border violence
By Louis Loku The governments of Central Equatoria and Western Equatoria have officially endorsed the Rokon Peace Consensus. This follows a joint peace agreement aimed at ending years of cattle-related violence and intercommunal conflict along the shared border of the two states. In a statement by the Central Equatoria State[Read More…]
EES government hails workers’ role in development on international labour day
By Lodu William Odiya The government of Eastern Equatoria State has joined the rest of the nation in commemorating International Labour Day, paying tribute to the dedication and resilience of workers across all sectors who continue to drive the state’s growth and development. In a statement issued to mark the[Read More…]
Labour government to establish wages
By Chol D. Johnson The government of South Sudan has revealed an initiative to develop a regulatory framework to establish a minimum wage in the country. Speaking on Thursday during an International Labour Day panel discussion, John Chol Dau, Director General for Vocational Training at the Ministry of Labour, said[Read More…]