By Yiep Joseph South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has confirmed the relief of James Magok Chilim, the Managing Director of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The president made the changes on Thursday through presidential decrees read out on the state-owned broadcaster, the SSBC. In a separate decree, the[Read More…]
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Kiir revokes appointments of Dr. Machar’s top allies
Lodu William Odiya and Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has revoked the appointment of senior SPM-IO members from the National and State Parliaments. Among those revoked from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) are close allies to First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, the chairperson of the Sudan People’s[Read More…]
SSFF president visits Rumbek, vows to modernize sports sector
By Alan Clement The President of South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), Augustino Maduot Parek, has met governor Rin Tueny Mabor in Rumbek with the aim of advancing football development initiatives in Lakes State. During the meeting, the two leaders focused their discussions on the progress of the Technical Development Centre[Read More…]
Communities back hybrid justice system to restore rule of law
By Alan Clement Communities in Tonj North County of Warrap state have pledged to support new Hybrid Justice System following a sensitization drive led by Warrap State Governor Bol Wek Agoth. The state of emergency sensitization drive by Governor Agoth is aimed at restoring the rule of law in Warrap[Read More…]
Parliament adjourns sitting due to Ministers’ Absence
By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Wednesday unanimously adjourned a sitting after most Ministers failed to show up. The yesterday’s sitting was meant to discuss President Salva Kiir’s speech during the opening of the house last month. According to the members of the parliament Ministers were[Read More…]
Trade Ministry, UNDP Collaborates to Develop E-commerce Strategy
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Trade and Industry has collaborated with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to developed a comprehensive e-commerce strategy for South Sudan. In a statement issued the Ministry’s press unit yesterday, Minister Atong Kuol Manyang highlighted that the e-commerce strategy would drive the economic[Read More…]
Gov’t refutes negotiating with Israel to resettle Palestinians
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has refuted the rumours about resettling Palestinian nationals in the country. This comes amid report from international media such Aljazeera that stated “Israel, South Sudan in talks over forced transfer of Palestinians”. “Israel is in[Read More…]
CES Gov’t reaffirms commitment to restore, safeguard peace
By Lodu William Odiya The Central Equatoria State Acting Minister of Information and Communication, Jacob Aligo Lo-Lado has reaffirmed government commitment to restore and safeguard peace in all parts of the state. This statement comes after the Council of Ministers extraordinary meeting on Tuesday that deliberated on peace and security[Read More…]
NCA Director General urges public to adopt digital payment system
Gieth Kon Mathiang, Director General (DG) National Communication Authority (NCA)/Courtesy photo By: Ngor Deng Matem The Director General of the NCA, Gieth Kon Mathiang, said digital payment systems play a significant role, as they ease the transaction anywhere. He assured the South Sudanese of digital payment’s efficiency and reliability, as[Read More…]
Back to parties as AU delegation leaves Juba
By Lodu William Odiya A 15-member AU delegation that engaged peace stakeholders in Juba left with a series of wishes toward the resurrection of the 2018 peace agreement. Topping the list is a call for dialogue among peace parties; second is the need for an immediate ceasefire. Among the key[Read More…]
Warrap medics appeal for restocking of health facilities
Human medicine in a pharmacy/courtesy photoBy Hou Akot Hou Health officials in Twic County of Warrap have called on the government, organizations, and well-wishers to restock health facilities in order to save lives. The call followed a serious shortage at some of the health facilities in the county. Mabith[Read More…]
NDM reaffirms commitment to peace agreement
By Lod Willam Odiya The National Democratic Movement (NDM) has yesterday reaffirmed commitment to the Revitalized Agreement on Resolution of conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. The statement comes after ninth session of the party National Leadership Council held on Monday. According to a statement extended to this outlet,[Read More…]
Budi County officials present fresh demands to Governor Lobong
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The officials in Budi County of Eastern Equatoria State (EES) have presented fresh demands to State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore. The call follows a formal letter from both the Budi County Executive and Parliamentary caucuses in the State Government, the delegation that outlined the priority issues[Read More…]
Yei residents call for revival of Inter-Church Peace Committee
By James innocent Residents in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State have called on the religious leaders to revive the Inter-Church Peace Committee. They cited that it remains a vital force for dialogue and reconciliation amid ongoing conflict and insecurity. The appeal was made during a two-day peace-building meeting organized[Read More…]
Piped Water supply resumes in Bor after a week of crisis
By Peter Kuol Kuch The urban water supply has resumed normally in Bor town following a week of water crisis after the cut of the water pipeline. Last week, the excavator accidentally cut the water pipeline while opening the water channels in the residential blocks, leading to a water crisis[Read More…]
South Sudan launches second phase of malaria vaccine
By Lodu William Odiya As part of the efforts to prevent and control malaria disease, the Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF has launched malaria vaccine to protect children. In a joint statement issued to the media yesterday, the vaccine would increase access and[Read More…]
Refugees vacate Kakuma Camp as challenges surge
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Some residents in Kakuma Camp have left for South Sudan as food ration shortages hit the camps. According to UNHCR, Kakuma Camp is one of the largest South Sudanese refugee populations in the world, hosting a substantial population of over 148,000 South Sudanese refugees. In an[Read More…]
VP Bol directs CES, Road Minister to present urban road
Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, Vice President and chairperson of the Economic cluster/VPUBy Lodu William Odiya The Vice President and chairperson of the Economic cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel has tasked the leaders to present practical plan for Juba Road construction within a week. According to a statement issued by the[Read More…]
Cholera claims four lives in EES
By Jacob Onuha Nelson At least four people were confirmed dead, and more than twenty cases of cholera outbreak were reported in Kudo Payam of Torit County in Eastern Equatoria State. Solomon Odongi Jackson confirmed to this outlet in a phone interview the surge in suspected cases of cholera outbreak[Read More…]
WHAT NEXT? As AU council meets President Kiir
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday welcomed a high-level delegation from the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) to the presidential palace. The AU delegation, led by Dr. Mohammed Khaled, Algeria’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and the current Chair of the AU Peace and Security Council,[Read More…]