By Simon Deng Central Equatoria State government on Monday banned illegal logging in Kajokeji County. Andruga Sevario Mabe, the Minister of information in Central Equatoria State urged community leaders in Kajokeji County to talk to landlords in order to enforce the directive. “The Council of Ministers has called for reconstitution of a committee, so that […]
By Awan Achiek Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-in opposition (SPLM/A-IO) has agreed to participate in the security mechanisms after recently opting out due to “unprovoked” attacks on it’s positions. First Vice President, Riek Machar and leader of SPLM/A-IO on March 22nd this year, announced his party’s withdrawal from attending meetings of the vital security mechanisms, such […]
By. Ruot George Representatives from the East African Regional bloc, The Intergovernmental Authority on Development in a joint press statement issued on April 1st has appealed for calm and urged South Sudanese leaders to continue to dialogue and complete the implementation of provision of the 2018 Peace deal. The delegation separately met the president, first […]
Press Release The South Sudanese Government, the World Bank, UNOPS and IOM concluded a week-long mid-term review from March 8-15, 2022 of the Enhancing Community Resilience and Local Governance Project. The latest review aimed at taking stock of the project’s achievements as well as the lessons learned during implementation. The review process included field visits […]
By Simon Deng The World Bank on Friday approved 200 million U.S dollars to help support South Sudan’s health care system to respond to COVID-19 pandemic. “This additional financing will help the government of South Sudan address challenges in both the procurement, and deployment of vaccines by supporting the acquisition of COVID-19 vaccines for 30 […]
By Simon Deng President Salva Kiir and his First Vice President Riek Machar are holding discussions to end the deadlock over the security arrangements, a senior official assured donors on Thursday. Bol Makueng, Secretary for External Affairs of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM-IG). A party led by President Kiir, said the two principals are already […]
By Chondok Stephen Magei The Catholic Church in Unity State, collaborating with the Justice and Peace Commission which is also faith based is engaging communities around Unity State capital Bentiu in a bid to end intercommunal violence. Unity State is one of several regions in South Sudan witnessing rampant protracted intercommunal violence and revenge killings. […]
nited States has expressed concern over rising tensions in South Sudan and demanded President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar halt all forms of hostilities among their troops.
By Simon Deng A deteriorating political situation in South Sudan has sent alarm in the region, according to its envoy, Ismail Wais. Ismail Wais who is the special envoy for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development for South Sudan said there is urgent need for the parties to the revitalized peace agreement to pay respect to […]
South Sudan’s comedian Dina Kiden is calling on all people in the country to work for peace.
Kiden’s call comes at a time when tension is high among the political leadership in the country.
“If there is peace, I can travel to Malakal to do comedy, but if there is no peace, I cannot move.” Said Kiden.
Last week forces loyal to South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir clashed with opposition forces under first Vice President Riek Machar in the Upper Nile region.
