Leaders, civil society, and citizens in Yambio County are urging for increased public involvement in South Sudan’s permanent constitution making process, emphasizing its crucial role in shaping the future of democracy, elections, and governance. During the launch of a new phase of the constitution project by SPIDO Organization, supported byContinue Reading
The swearing-in of Moulona James Al-Teib Jazz Berapai as the new Governor and SPLM Chairman of Western Equatoria State has raised discussions on whether the ruling party can overcome internal divisions and political instability in the region. Taking over from Hon. Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, Al-Teib steps into office at aContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly has postponed a debate on lifting the parliamentary immunities of two lawmakers after a crucial report from the justice and legislation committee was not ready. The motion concerns opposition parliamentarian Gatwech Lam Puoch and Robert Anei Salva Mathok. During Wednesday’s session, SecondContinue Reading
(JUBA) – More than a dozen employees working in the office of South Sudan’s Vice President for the Services Cluster, Josephine Lagu, say they have been left without duties for six months, fuelling concerns they may be quietly replaced despite continuing to receive their salaries. The staff members, drawn fromContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has issued a strong warning against the continued use of unauthorised Financial Form 15 in government transactions, saying that outdated and forged documents are undermining national revenue collection. Speaking at a joint press conference in Juba on Thursday, SSRA Commissioner GeneralContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed the country’s Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr Marial Dongrin Ater, just one year after his appointment. The decision was announced on state television late on Thursday, with no explanation provided. Dr Ater, who took office in July 2024, has been replacedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Eleven South Sudanese ventures have secured a combined grant worth 2.5 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), equivalent to 544,000 US dollars, through the World Food Programme (WFP) IGNITE Food Systems Innovation Challenge. The funding aims to strengthen locally led solutions that can transform the country’s fragile food system.Continue Reading
(BOR) – Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok has launched the clearing and construction of a new wrestling ground aimed at promoting unity and strengthening traditional sport in the state. According to the Governor’s press unit, the state owned wrestling initiative was launched on Monday in Pakaw. The projectContinue Reading
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the South Sudan Peoples’ Defence Forces (SSPDF) have affirmed their commitment to working together in addressing recent security incidents along the shared border, according to a statement from the Directorate of Defence Public Information at Uganda’s Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA).Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has pledged to ensure that local products meet international quality requirements so they can compete in regional and global markets. Speaking during the World Food Programme (WFP) IGNITE Food Systems Innovation Challenge awards on Tuesday, the Bureau’s Executive Director, GloriaContinue Reading
