The Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has launched a Secretariat Office in Unity State in a bid to garner support ahead of the 2023 elections. Tor Tunguar Kueiguong, SPLM-IO Chairman for the Unity State chapter told supporters that the launch is part of the party’s commitment to propagate the message of peace. Tunguar […]
Authorities in Lakes State have established a special court to try cattle raiders in Greater Yirol. The special court comprising 8 members is headed by Paramount Chief of Awerial County, Mangar Nhial Kon. The court is expected to resolve cattle disputes among the citizens of Greater Yirol Counties. It shall try cattle cases and returns […]
By Awan Achiek South Sudanese tycoon Ayii Duang Ayii has urged South Sudanese to opt for agriculture since the country’s oil proceeds have been sold in advance up to 2027. Duang who is the Chairperson of South Sudan Business Community, said Saturday that South Sudanese should not put all their hopes on the oil windfall since […]
South Sudan’s National Revenue Authority (NRA) has started consultation on developing it’s 5-year corporate strategic plan. Africano Mande, Deputy Commissioner-General of the NRA, said they will soon start consultations to on the key corporate strategic plan that will target growing the non-oil revenue tax base. “We have started (consultations) with Malakal, and we will be […]
By Simon Deng Local hoteliers in South Sudan will soon be kicked out of the hotel and hospitality industry by foreign players due to high taxes. Gabriel Mabior Chiping, the Secretary General for Hotel and Catering Association, said Saturday that they have already petitioned the mayor of Juba city council to help ease the heavy […]
By Awan Achiek The recent rape and killing of 6-year-old girl in Awei town of Northern Bahr el Ghazal sparked protest as South Sudanese women bloc demand justice for victim of pervasive sexual violence. On 3rd May, a 42-year-old suspected Sudanese trader, Saber Abusom reportedly defied and murdered 6-year-old girl, Abuk Lual Lual and dumped […]
By Awan Achiek The long-awaited opening of freedom bridge will happen on 19th May 2022, a senior government official announced on Friday. Speaking to journalists on Friday after a regular cabinet meeting in Juba, Information Minister Michael Makuei Lueth said the bridge will be inaugurated by President Salva Kiir on 19th of this month. “The […]
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has declared Cholera outbreak in Rubkona county, Unity State following confirmation of cholera in eight cases“To date, a total of 31 cases including one death have been reported from Rubkona town and Bentiu IDP camp.” Reads part of a statement issued by Dr. John Pasquale Rumunu Karlino, Director General, Directorate […]
By Simon Deng The South Sudan army (SSPDF) and various opposition forces have been urged to speed up unification of their rank and file to conclude implementation of the security arrangements. Wesley Welebe Samson, the Assistant Chief of Defense Forces for Logistics after the unified army command was recently named has called on all parties […]
The Director-General for Central Equatoria State Ministry of Health, Dr Gamal Eldin Hassan said using birth control pills does not affect fertility. Dr Hassan dismissed fears over birth control, saying family planning would only help to prevent pregnancy. “In Juba, we are met with resistance; there is misinformation and rumours about family planning. There are […]