By Bosco Bush   Government delegation, led by Senior Presidential Advisor Gen. Kuol Manyang Juuk, is expected to travel to Nairobi for the Tumaini Peace Initiative discussions once the necessary budget is approved. The newly reconstituted 15-member delegation headed by Senior Presidential Advisor, Gen. Kuol Manyang Juuk has delayed reporting[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has called for an end to the extensive military protection of government officials. In a statement issued to the media, Yakani asserted that many high-ranking officials continue to receive military support, which he believes[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu At least four people were killed and two others injured during the confrontation in Tongping when clashes erupted at the former Spy Chief Gen. Akol Koor’s home on Thursday evening. They include two army officers who were shot and two civilians, crashed by the army tank,[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng Office of President Salva Kiir has rejected recent allegations made by The Sentry, a United States of America-based organization, accusing the President, first family and their relatives of controlling over 126 companies and exerting undue influence over South Sudan’s business environment. In a statement released on[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku A passenger bus belonging to Bebeto Company travelling from Juba to Kampala was destroyed by fire between Obama Village and Nimule. The incident left passengers stranded and the bus company facing significant losses. Bor Peter Joseph, a passenger on the ill-fated bus, recounted that the fire[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush Juba County Legislative Council approved a historic budget of 15,617,471,860 South Sudan pounds for the fiscal year 2024/2025. It was passed yesterday during a council meeting held at the county headquarters. The budget is expected to prioritize effective service delivery to the people, including addressing insecurity and[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Ruweng Administrative Areas (RAA) has allocated 150 by 150 square meters of land for the construction of a Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) branch in its headquarters, Panrieng. The land was shown to Central Bank Governor, Dr. James Alic Garang and his delegation on Wednesday. Chief Administrator[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   A joint initiative by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the European Union (EU) has provided over 17,400 South Sudanese with essential National Identity Cards most of whom are returnees. This significant milestone was celebrated on Wednesday in Yei, where hundreds of South Sudanese[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Leadership of the Umbrella of Other Political Parties (UOPP) has expressed support toward the Tumaini initiative and called for the negotiating team never to deviate from the agreement signed in 2018. According to a statement extended to the media, Charles Mido Awejok, Deputy Chairman of the Umbrella[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng In a colourful and spirited celebration of World Children’s Day 2024, students and Young Reporters from all over Bor were hosted in Bor A Mixed Nursery and Primary School where a series of engaging activities designed to promote child rights, creativity, and well-being were done. The[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   National Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD) presented Draft National Land Policy 2023 to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly for deliberation, on Wednesday. The policy was first submitted in December 2023, for deliberation and approval. In his presentation, minister Minister Michael Chiangjiek Geay[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Chairperson of Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (RJMEC) has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation across South Sudan. According to the committee’s third quarterly report, presented to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, by AMB. Maj. Gen (rtd) Charles Tai Gituai[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) Transitional Legislative Assembly resumed business after a prolonged recess. In his remark during the fourth session inauguration, Governor Simon Uber said, “i hope you were able to connect and share the ongoing national and state challenges with your respective constituents[Read More…]