By William Madouk Jonglei State Governor, Mr. Mahjoub Biel Turuk, has ordered an audit of all state institutions to enhance transparency and accountability. The directive follows recent discrepancies between the governor and his deputy regarding the expenditure of Personal Income Tax (PIT) funds. In a letter dated January 9th addressed[Read More…]
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SPLA-IO calls for Western Equatoria clash probe
By Bosco Bush Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) has demanded an immediate investigation into a clash between its forces and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) that occurred in Kubri Bou, Nagero County, Western Equatoria State on Saturday. On Saturday, SSPDF Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang told[Read More…]
Pibor prioritizes service delivery in SSP 7.9 billion budget
By Manas James Okony Council of Ministers of Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) approved a budget of SSP 7.9 billion for 2024/2025 fiscal year on Friday, with a strong emphasis on service delivery. Following the cabinet’s first session for 2025, GPAA Information Minister Jacob Werchum Jouk spoke to No. 1[Read More…]
Audit National Transitional Committee-Civil society demands
By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist has urged the government and the National Audit Chamber to launch an immediate audit of the dissolved National Transitional Committee (NTC) to ensure transparency in utilization of peace funds. The call for an audit comes on the heels of the recent reconstitution[Read More…]
Governor proposes special court for Jonglei-Pibor recycling violence
By Yiep Joseph Jonglei State Governor, Mahjoub Biel Turuk has proposed establishment of a special court to try suspected criminals from within and the neighboring Greater Pibor Administrative Area. This proposal comes amid persistent intercommunal violence between the two sides, despite numerous efforts by national and state governments, as[Read More…]
Daunting challenges await new NTC Chair
By William Madouk The newly appointed leadership of National Transitional Committee (NTC) faces an overwhelming challenge: to clean up the mess left by former leadership led by, Tut Gatluak Manime. President Salva Kiir on Friday dissolved the previous NTC, a body tasked with implementation of the 2018 agreement, removing the[Read More…]
Rabies vaccination Campaign to begin in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Ministry of Animal Resources in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has launched a vaccination campaign to combat rabies in Aweil town. The vaccination targets 1,500 dogs against the deadly disease. Director-General of the Ministry, Samuel Ajing Uguak, announced on Thursday that the campaign will prioritize dogs[Read More…]
Dinka Malual prevents Rezigat Nomads from entering
By Hou Akot Hou Dinka Malual Peace Committee in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, has prevented Rezigat nomads from driving cattle into the border areas of Gok-machar before 15th February. This comes in the wake of ongoing unrest that is still raging in Sudan like in Darfur[Read More…]
Imehejek administrator warns against unnecessary bush-burning
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Imehejek administrative area are warning communities against the unnecessary burning of fires, fearing that the flames could still consume agricultural produce in gardens. Imehejek Chief Administrator Mathew Oromo cautioned his communities to avoid past scenarios in which reckless burning during the dry season destroyed hundreds[Read More…]
Woman commits suicide in Rumbek North
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State reported that a 20-year-old woman committed suicide by hanging herself, leaving behind a four-month-old baby girl. Police spokesperson Major Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed that on January 9, 2025, the breastfeeding mother took her own life using a rope in Akhorkor village in[Read More…]
South Sudan opposition parties form new coalition
By Philip Buda Ladu Over four South Sudanese opposition groups engaged in the Tumaini Initiative peace talks in Nairobi, Kenya have announced the formation of a unified coalition called, the United People’s Alliance (UPA). The announcement, made on the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signing, aims to[Read More…]
Insecurity, hunger surge in IDP Camp
By Yiep Joseph Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Protection of Civilians (POC) site in Juba decried alarming insecurity and hunger since the government took over the facility. In 2020 the UN Protection of Civilians (POC) site in Juba was redesignated into temporary camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) under[Read More…]
Jonglei officials feud over expenditure
By William Madouk A serious showdown is looming in the Jonglei government as top state officials presented conflicting statements on how the $190,000 in collected Personal Income Tax (PIT) was spent. It all started when the governor of Jonglei state, Mr. Mahjoub Biel Turuk revealed to the media that[Read More…]
SPLM stern on salary, revenue
By Bosco Bush A high-level closed-door meeting, of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) chaired by President Salva Kiir, has enacted strict measures for the immediate payment of delayed civil servant salaries and improved management of revenue collection. This follows the recent announcement of resumed crude oil flow to[Read More…]
Top rebel commanders join gov’t
By James Innocent At least 14 top commanders and other officers from the National Resistance Army (NRA) joined the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. A breakaway of the National Salvation Front (NAS), the rebel officers who have given-up fighting, were paraded to[Read More…]
Tut Gatluak relieved
By Staff Writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit has in a Decree last evening, removed Tut Gatluak Manime from his position as Presidential Advisor on Security Affairs. Thoi Chany Reat has been appointed as the new presidential advisor on security Affairs. In a separate Decree, read on State broadcaster SSBC, Tut[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner urges cooperation
By James Innocent Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, held its general staff meeting on Wednesday. Various departments attended to discuss challenges and promote cooperation within the local government. Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme initiated the meeting with the goal of identifying the obstacles faced by different departments. During the[Read More…]
Sub-Chief detained for killing brother
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Warrap State are detaining a sub-chief for allegedly killing his own brother in Turalei Payam. According to Police, the incident stemmed from a dispute over cattle possession, which infuriated the sub-chief, leading him to take the law into his own hands and kill his[Read More…]
Lopit West conference concludes with calls for peace
By Ijoo Bosco An intergenerational conference in Lopit West of Eastern Equatoria State concluded with leaders committing to promote coexistence with neighbors and ensure government holds peace violators accountable. Under the theme “Together We Will Build a Brighter Lopit West,” the conference was meant to unite the community and address[Read More…]
Juba County begins land demarcation
By Philip Buda Ladu Juba County Commissioner Emmanuel Tete Ezbon has announced a new land demarcation initiative in the Joppa Shilk area, aimed at curbing criminal activity and fostering development. According to the Commissioner’s Press Unit, the project, launched on Wednesday, comes to fruition as a result of collaboration[Read More…]