By Alan Clement Members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have agreed to summon the Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs to answer questions regarding pensions. A call followed reports of the institution’s failure to deliver pensions and entitlements to war veterans and retired soldiers amid worsening conditions.[Read More…]
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INTERVENTION : Region investigates UPDF incursion
By Lodu William Odiya A high-level committee for the Great Lakes Region visited Kajo-Keji to investigate the incursion by the Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) in Nyainga-Muda village of Bori Boma of Kangapo2 Payam. Speaking to the media yesterday, Col. Mulimba Kmulimpa who is the Team leader said their mission[Read More…]
Severe floods leave Pochalla residents homeless
By Manas James Okony Thousands of residents in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area’s (GPAA) Pochalla South County have been left homeless and hungry as severe floods hit the area. Reports indicate that over 8,000 people are affected, with Pochalla Town, Bat-Agela, Achari, Tierlul, and Okadil among the worst-hit localities. Pochalla[Read More…]
US renews calls for an investigation into the death of a journalist
By Lodu William Odiya The United States of America has renewed its call for an investigation into the death of journalist Christopher Allen. Christopher Allen, a dual U.S. and United Kingdom citizen, was shot dead on August 26, 2017, while covering a clash in Kaya Town, Central Equatoria State, South[Read More…]
EES Governor demands transparency in border revenue collections
By Alan Clement Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called for transparency in revenue collection in lucrative areas. During a meeting in the beginning of this week, with the Minister of Interior, Governor Lobong highlighted that revenues collected particularly by traffic police officers are not being properly accounted[Read More…]
SSNBS affirms commitment to implement harmonized standards on products
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has yesterday affirmed commitment to implementing harmonize African standards on automotive industry. These remarks came during a workshop organized to create awareness on implementation of harmonized standards for the Automotive Industry. Speaking during the opening, Gloria Nyoka Joseph, the[Read More…]
MPs criticizes Labour Ministry over youth job crisis
By Alan Clement Members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have pointed fingers at the Ministry of Labour for failing to effectively regulate the private sector and protect local workers. The lawmakers voiced deep concern over high unemployment rates among South Sudanese youth during a debate on the motion[Read More…]
Russian Geologists Spark Fear in South Sudan’s Mining Hub
Namurnyang Artisanal miners in Greater Kapoeta in Eastern Equatorial State/Kei Emmanuel DukuBy Kei Emmanuel Duku Residents of Owiny Ki Bul, a town in Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State, are expressing concern over the presence of nine Russian geologists conducting a mineral survey in the nearby Katire Mountain. The Russians[Read More…]
TNLA waives immunity of MPs to face criminal charges
By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Tuesday waived the immunities of two of its members clearing the way for them to face criminal charges in court. The decision to waive the immunities Gatwech Lam Puoch and Robert Salva Mathok followed intense debate during the 10th Ordinary[Read More…]
GPAA denies killings in Lokiliri Payam, calls for investigation
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Minister of Information in Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Jacob Werchum Duke, has denied killings in Lokiliri Payam of Central Equatoria State. In an exclusive phone interview with this outlet, the Minister termed the accusation as false and malicious, intended to destroy the image of[Read More…]
Trade Ministry launched awareness on harmonized African standards
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of trade and industry has yesterday launched awareness on implementation of harmonized African standards in South Sudan. The central theme of the event was the urgent need to standardize automotive and transport safety measures in South Sudan. Speaking at the opening remark, Atong Kuol[Read More…]
BRUTALITY : Family murdered
By Jacob Onuha Nelson and Alan Clement The Executive Chief of Nerbe Boma, Diastore Modi, yesterday confirmed that two people have been killed and others abducted in Lokiliri Payam over the weekend. Speaking to the No. 1 Citizen Daily English Newspaper, Modi said that the incident has left the community[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to build an isolation center in Kudo Payam
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Some youth of Kudo Payam in Eastern Equatoria State have called on the state government to build an isolation center at Angario Boma. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen on Monday, Sicko Sotero Johnson, the Chairman of Kudo Payam Youth, called for an urgent need to build[Read More…]
Mujung reaffirms support, guidance to Senior presidential envoy
By Chol Johnson Deng and Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES) Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has reaffirmed administration’s support and guidance to the newly appointed senior presidential envoy on Special programmes. In a statement issued by the central Equatoria state governor’s press unit, Mujung reiterated his unwavering[Read More…]
Markaz Al Salam, Partners launch cleaning campaign in Gudele 2
By Lodu William Odiya Embracing peace and unity among the Youth, Markaz Al Salam, an organization operating in Juba in collaboration with the youth union and other partners has launched cleaning campaign in the Gudele Residential Area to improve garbage threat along roadsides. Speaking to this outlet, Vicky Imoyo, project[Read More…]
MP demands action for refugees fleeing Kakuma camp
By Alan Clement South Sudanese lawmaker has called for urgent government intervention to assist hundreds of refugees returning from Kakuma camp in Kenya. Speaking during the 9th ordinary sitting of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly on Monday, August 25, 2025, MP Deng Dau Deng of Twic East constituency called on[Read More…]
Parliament Hears Details of Draft Visa-Exemption Deal with UAE
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Governments of South Sudan and the United Arab Emirates have signed a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and exempting their nationals from entry visa requirements. The agreement, which consists of 12 articles, was presented to Parliament as part of ongoing[Read More…]
Minister Pushes for China-Style Economic Model to Boost South Sudan’s Enterprises
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has underscored the importance of learning from China’s economic emergence to foster development in Juba and other states and administrative areas. Speaking at the “A Joint Symposium for Building Communities with a Shared Future for Humanity”[Read More…]
South Sudan Rejects ‘Unfounded’ Claims of Gaza Resettlement Talks
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has officially refuted recent media reports claiming that South Sudan is in discussions with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza. The Ministry labelled the reports as “unfounded” and “inaccurate,” stating they do not reflect the nation’s policy. “As[Read More…]
SSFF Leaders Join CAF Roundtable to Shape African Football’s Future
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The leadership of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), including President Francis Amin Michael and Secretary General Victor Lawrence Lual, over the weekend participated in the CAF Impact Strategic Roundtable Workshop held in Kampala. Organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the one-day workshop gathered[Read More…]