By: Ruot George The head of the Union of Journalists of South Sudan Patrick Oyet has described the release of a detained journalist as good step by government in the quest for media development and freedom of expression. “We don’t care why he was arrested, he was arrested before we came to office, what’s important is that he is released and we welcome […]
Photo shows Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary at IGAD office in Juba, photo credit:Jok Solomon By Simon Deng The visiting Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu has urged rival opposition factions to cease hostilities due to fears of a possible spillover effect on the fragile 2018 revitalized peace deal. Gebeyehu, who met […]
By Richard Sultan Stanbic Bank Kenya, a member of the Standard Bank Group, and the sixth largest commercial bank by assets in the East African country has registered a $35 million after-tax profit for the first half of the year 2021, a 37 percent improvement from the previous year. The bank, which also has a […]
By Simon Deng Rival factions of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-in opposition (SPLM/A-IO) have agreed on Thursday to cease hostilities following deadly clashes last week that left 34 soldiers dead on both sides near the Sudan border. Puok Both Buluang, Director of Information and Public Relations for SPLM/A-IO faction under First Vice President Riek Machar […]
By Awan Achiek The South Sudan Youth Organizations’ Coalition, a loose collection of over 20 national organizations has called on the revitalized government of national unity to engage youth in developing the agricultural sector. Peter Malir Biar, the Chairperson of the Coalition said it was high time for the government to invest in young […]
By Kidega Livingstone A decade old border conflict over the border lines between Toposa community of Kapoeta East County in Eastern Equatoria State in South Sudan and Turkana of Kenya is sparking fear following recent clashes between the two parties. Previously, the two communities have been involved in a protracted conflict caused by cattle raiding […]
By Richard Sultan South Sudan will not meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) on zero hunger, good health and quality education set by the United Nations as it has not invested towards its achievement, JaniKa Walter, the Deputy German Ambassador to the African Nation said. “With only nine years left before 2030, there is no […]
By David Malaak The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei has come under fire from communities for rogue behaviours including sexual exploitation. Communities of Gok Machar in Aweil North County of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have given the UNISFA seventy-two hours to leave their area over the issue. Gok Machar falls within the […]
A response to enemies of peace who wrongly termed peace between Gen. Salva Mathok Gengdit (L) and Gen. Akol Koor Kuch By Mariak Madut Thiik Riiny Peace is the only solution to South Sudan’s problems including economic hardships and all kinds of violence among others. In South Sudan, almost 70% of politicians have problems among […]
By Manyuon Mayen Manyuon The South Sudanese Minister of Mining, Henry Dilah Odwar, has resigned his position. Odwar, who is also the deputy chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition led by First Vice President Riek Machar announced his resignation in a statement issued on Wednesday. “With effect from today, 24.00hrs, Wednesday 11th […]