By Simon Deng Countries along the Nile Basin should mitigate issues over Africa’s longest river which are seen straining bilateral relations in the region, said Mamdouh Ahmed Antar, the chairman of the Nile Water sector, Egypt. Antar participated in the 29th meeting of the Nile Council of Ministers held in the South Sudanese capital Juba […]
By Simon Deng South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has called on the Community of Sant’Egidio to begin preparation for the resumption of peace talks between the government and opposition hold-out groups, the South Sudan Opposition alliance that includes the National Salvation Front led by Thomas Cirilo Swaka. “Despite the challenges, I will order the resumption […]
Written Statement by Xi Jinping President of the People’s Republic of China At the World Leaders Summit at the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. November 1, 2021 Honorable Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Colleagues, It gives me great pleasure to attend the World […]
China Media Group (CMG) has set up a new collaboration platform with Africa. The “Our African Partners: CMG Media Cooperation Forum 2021” brings together under one umbrella CMG and African media. The event culminated with the issuance by 36 partners of a joint declaration outlining the principles and aspirations of the forum, which include acting […]
By Tapeng Michael Ohure South Sudanese are big spenders and when the festive period creeps in, business booms-but it’s not so this year as people’s purchasing power have failed to match a monetary policy that has seen the local currency gain against the US dollars. Christmas in 2021 is expected to come and go without […]
By Okech Francis South Sudan business community is engaging economic giants on the African continent including the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and African Import-Export Bank with the view to boost trade amid a weak economy, the Deputy Chairperson of the Chamber of Commerce, Losidik Lukak Legge said. Lukak participated in a recent trade fair […]
By Ruot George Former Juba Mayor Kalisto Ladu says leadership positions are not about individual holding the position but the implementation of existing policies. “It’s not about me, it’s about the programs, it’s about the laws whoever come should follow,” Kalisto said. He warned roadside vendors to avoid erecting illegal structures along the roads in […]
By Ruot George A civil society activist has called on the Transitional National Legislative Assembly to name the specialized committees before tabling the draft bill on constitutional making process. Lona Marekaje, expressed concerns on the draft bill, which she said, forms the basis of the permanent constitution making process. The bill was taken to parliament […]
The State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China November 2021 Contents Foreword I.Building an Even Stronger China-Africa Community of Shared Future II.All-Round China-Africa Cooperation in the New Era III.Strengthening Mutual Support IV.Breaking New Ground in China-Africa Relations Conclusion Foreword China is the largest developing country in the world, and Africa is the […]
By Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) After suspension due to the pandemic, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has resumed livestock shows activities in South Sudan. With funding from the Kingdom of Norway and the South Sudan Reconciliation, Stabilization and Resilience Trust Fund (RSRTF), FAO in partnership with the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries organized a Livestock Show and Agricultural […]