By Yiep Joseph President of East African Civil Society Organizations Forum, Edmund Yakani has expressed concerns regarding the “unfair” treatment of travelers at border crossings. Yakani, who is also Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) claims that individuals face discrimination and unjust treatment at the immigration[Read More…]

By William Madouk The directorate of traffic police has week issued new directives, shortening the duration of driving licenses from five years to one year for nationals, and from one year to six months for foreign drivers. This change was outlined in a circular dated January 4, 2025, written by[Read More…]

By Dogga Morris and Bosco Bush   Long-standing dispute over the status of Abyei Administrative Area has taken a new turn, with the administrative assembly endorsing the 2013 referendum, a step that may be contrary to the 2004 Abyei Protocol. On Friday, a delegation from Abyei Administrative Area, led by[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Sudan has announced lifting a force majeure declared on South Sudan oil extraction last year, expecting oil production and export to resume. Sudan’s Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Dr. Mohieddin Naaiem Mohamed Saied stated in a letter addressed to South Sudan’s Minister of Petroleum, Pout[Read More…]

By William Madouk King Charles III of the United Kingdom has appointed Mr. David Ashley as the new ambassador to South Sudan replacing his Majesty Mr. Guy Warrington. In a statement, the Foreign Common Wealth & Development Office (FCDO) said that Ambassador Ashley will replace Mr. Warrington who took up[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist is urging the government to prioritize stability in the country to facilitate agriculture and development. Since the peace agreement was signed in 2018, South Sudan has continued to face challenges from various armed groups, as well as armed youth in rural areas. Despite[Read More…]

By William Madouk Vice President in charge of Economic Cluster Dr. James Wani Igga’s gesture of goodwill has backfired. Lots of criticism have flooded social media with commentators viewing VP. Igga as “frugal” for his meager gift to local sports in Lobonok Payam. On Monday, Dr. Igga donated SSP 800,000,[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Government of Warrap State has begun removing illegal roadblocks across the state as part of a move to implement resolutions from the 8th Governors’ Forum. On Thursday, Governor Francis Marial Abur personally dismantled several roadblocks, including those at Waralal in Gogrial West County and Wunrok in[Read More…]

By No. 1 Citizen   President Salva Kiir Mayardit chaired a meeting of the presidency yesterday to discuss the upcoming resumption of the Tumaini Peace Initiative talks in Nairobi next week. Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, briefed the media following the meeting, stating that the discussions focused[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   As the next round of the Tumaini Peace Initiative is expected to resume on January 6, 2025,  Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, has appealed to the country’s top leadership to embrace the spirit of compromise to end citizens’ suffering. Responding to President Kiir’s New Year’s[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Parliamentary Committee for Trade and Industry at the National Assembly has summoned representatives from seven institutions over confusion surrounding implementing the Financial Act 2024-2025. These institutions include the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Petroleum, and South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA). The concern came at a time[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Community Empowerment for Progress Organization has commended President Kiir for directing the National Minister of Roads and Bridges to rehabilitate national roads leading to rich agricultural areas across the country. During his New Year’s message, President Salva Kiir argued that rehabilitating the Western Equatoria Road[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Liwolo, Rt. Rev. Joseph Aba, has called on the government and holdout groups to commit to Nairobi talks in order to achieve inclusive peace. In his New Year Message, echoing the voices of refugees in Uganda, the bishop called on[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   President Salva Kiir has applauded Joint security operation forces for maintaining order during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. According to a statement extended to the media, Kiir, who resumed work officially on Thursday, appreciated the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) for the excellent work[Read More…]

By No. 1 Citizen   Governor of Central Equatoria State Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, on Thursday inspected the eviction of vendors along Custom Market as a means of opening the road to ease traffic jams. The Governor was flanked by the Mayor of Juba City Council along Custom Market[Read More…]