By Chondok Stephen Magei Stemming from floods that have failed to recede, communities in South Sudan that have been forced to flee continue to lack amenities including in the health sector. In Unity State, in a region that have faced many setbacks since independence including devastating floods, Hepatitis E is emerging as a real threat […]
By Tapeng Michael Ohure The Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly of South Sudan has finally approved and passed the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget, nine months after the scheduled day. South Sudan which is part of the East African Community is mandated to pass out its budget on the same day with the other countries in […]
By Ruot George Sudan’s President Abdel Fattah al-Burhan arrived in South Sudan’s capital on Thursday afternoon in a bid to anchor the peace process. Al-Burhan made a stop over while on his way from neighbouring Uganda’s capital Kampala. He is set to hold a discussion with President Salva Kiir on the issues delaying provisions of […]
By Okech Francis The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has got a new force commander who will also serve as acting Head of Mission, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr from Ethiopia. Gen. Sawyerr who officially assumed office on March 15 replaces Ethiopia’s Major General Kefyalew Amde Tessema who has served the mission […]
By Ruot George One sunny afternoon in October 2009, in Juba’s outskirt of Munuki, the family of Victor Gbolo Scopas was blessed with a blossoming baby girl. South Sudan’s little comedian Dinah Kiden Victor subsequently grew up into a charming girl, making jokes and creating humor and laughter in her neighbourhood. “My comedy is basically […]
By Ruot George A breakaway group from the Presbyterian church in South Sudan has elected a new moderator. Rev. James Kuong Ninrew was elected as the moderator, deputised by Rev. John Yor Nyikeer and Joseph Maker Gordon Manyiel as the Secretary General. The election was done during a general assembly of the church which brought […]
By Tapeng Michael Ohure Cattle herders fleeing from South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria attacked residence of Lokiliri Payam close to the capital city leaving 21 people dead, the police said. The nomads are part of those who deserted Magwi County after the government of Eastern Equatoria introduced force to flush them out. South Sudan’s government said […]
By Okech Francis Financial accountability and fighting corruption are key aspects which must be included in financial reforms in South Sudan, Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation, said. On Tuesday, a team from the South Sudan Finance Ministry met a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss […]
By Simon Deng Stakeholders in South Sudan are advocating for a permanent constitution that will address issues affecting women in the country. According to the Chairperson of the Specialized Committee on Youths and Sports, Gai Mayen Luk, the National Assembly will push for laws which are just and fair to the womenfolk in South Sudan. […]
By Simon Deng When war arrived at the door of South Sudan’s Upper Nile State in January 2014, all hell broke loose amid plundering and looting of vital basic necessities. Plunder and devastation reigned and service delivery stalled. That war, which began in December 2013 left 400,000 people dead across the country, displaced four million […]
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