By Yiep Joseph   Funding constraints are threatening efforts to combat a surging cholera outbreak, where cases are rapidly increasing. In a statement released on February 27th, CARE-south Sudan, emphasized the urgent need for intervention. “The crisis (cholera) continues to escalate as new cases emerge daily. With severe flooding, ongoing[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Ministry of Finance and MTN South Sudan have discussed plans to enhance financial inclusion in by digitizing salary payments for civil servants and improving tax collection through the mobile money platform, Momo. During a meeting between Finance Minister, Dr. Marial Dongrin and Mr. Francis Matseketsa, MTN[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network (SSHRDN) reports that, as of February 2025, they have documented 34 cases of human rights violations across the country. These violations include threats against journalists, activists, and other human rights defenders, hindering their ability to carry out their duties.[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   An analyst notes that recent changes within Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) is likely to overlap roles and create a dilemma in party constitution. This month, President Salva Kiir, who also serves as the SPLM chairman, dismissed Dr. James Wani Igga from his position as Vice[Read More…]

By William Madouk   First Vice President and Chair of the Governance Cluster, Dr. Riek Machar Teny has formally requested a meeting with President Salva Kiir to engage in face-to-face discussions about pressing security issues in the country. In his written request to the head of state, Dr. Machar seek[Read More…]

By Staff writer   Elevated heat stress levels are expected to persist in most parts of the country for the next seven days, according to the IGAD Climate and Prediction Centre (ICPAC) forecast. The forecast indicates that high temperatures exceeding 32°C will continue to be experienced in most areas of[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Foundation of Youth Initiative (FYI) and Cooperative Bank of South Sudan have launched an empowerment program dubbed Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) South Sudan. As a move to reduce unemployment in the country, the program aimed at empowering aspiring young entrepreneurs to unleash their entrepreneurial potential.[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Young entrepreneurs in Juba are attributing the collapse of numerous businesses to excessive and unnecessary fees levied by the Juba City Council and traffic police. Their grievances were voiced during launch of Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) South Sudan Program on Wednesday. Entrepreneurs cited a litany[Read More…]

By Staff writer   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the Bank of South Sudan to implement substantial strategies that would stabilize and strengthen the value of the South Sudan Pound. The directive was announced during the swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, as the new First Deputy Governor[Read More…]

By William Madouk   African Development Bank (AfDB) commemorated its 60th anniversary in Juba, with major highlights in its transformative impact across the continent and in South Sudan. Mr. Themba Bhebhe, the AfDB Country Manager for South Sudan, recounted the bank’s origins, which began when 25 African representatives agreed to[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Deputy Governor of Central Equatoria State, Paulino Lukudu Obede, has urged Juba County authorities to team up with concerned institutions to show land to the rightful owners with legal documents. Lukudu made the call during his visit to Juba County headquarters, where he engaged with several[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Economic Cluster has identified 15 government agencies that have failed to fully remit revenue to the Ministry of Finance and Planning, as legally mandated. In a document released by Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuri, the Economic Cluster has directed the agencies to[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel   Secretary General and First Deputy Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Dr. James Wani Igga has dismissed any notion of an ‘earthquake,’ and reaffirmed his loyalty to the party. Dr. Igga’s appointment as SPLM Secretary General came after a government reshuffle, where he was[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) warns that recent clashes in Nasir County, Upper Nile State, threaten the ceasefire. In his opening statement at the 51st Board Meeting, Major General Yitayal Gelaw Bitew, Chairperson of CTSAMVM reported that his office received information about[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) forces and Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) are trading accusations over conflict in Upper Nile state. A latest cycle of counter accusation from South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) warned of looming attacks on its personnel in Baliet[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan government plans a comprehensive mineral mapping to assess the nation’s natural wealth and pinpoint resource locations. Mining Minister Martin Gama Abucha announced the initiative at the reception for the new Undersecretary Dr. Matiok Santino Akuei. He stated that detailed geological studies will provide a[Read More…]