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The acting governor noted the return of families to their homes, reopening of markets and joy among children as signs of tangible peace in the state. By Emmanuel Mandella Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu has called for peace and unity in the state in his Easter festive message. Badagbu acknowledged the painful […]
Western Equatoria
By Philip Basa The administration of St Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Munuki, has strongly condemned the Central Equatoria government for demarcating the church’s land. This came after the Minister of Land and Housing, David Morbe, launched the opening of the road within Hai Jerzera Munuki last month, where, in some parts, church premises were demolished. […]
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On March 3, clashes broke out in Nasir between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and armed civilians (White Army), resulting in the capture of the town’s army barracks by the White Army By James Chatim Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) of the national army (SSPDF), Gen. Paul Nang Majok, arrived in Nasir on […]
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The Workers Trade Union in Jonglei State has laid down their tools demanding implementation of the 100 per cent salary increment. In a statement released yesterday, the Union called on all civil servants in Jonglei State to lay down tools due to what they called “denial of their civil rights.” The union said the state […]
Jonglei State
The residents of Hai Baraka have raised concerns over the increasing insecurity and appealed for the establishment of a police station in the area. Cecilia Richard, Chairperson of the Hai Baraka residential area in Juba said they need the Ministry of Interior to deploy security forces in the area to protect residents and their properties. […]
Central Equatoria
The government has finally released money for the screening of the unified forces after several postponements of the forces’ graduation. The money has now been delivered to the security committees that were tasked to carry out the screening exercise in the three regions across the country. Speaking to the press after the council of ministers meeting […]
Peace Process
The African Resource Corporation (ARC) says it shall continue to operate normally after the United States Department of Treasury issued sanctions against the company on allegations of money laundering. In a letter addressed to subcontractors and suppliers dated 10th December 2021, the construction company said it was yet to establish the exact reason that compelled […]
Business
Thirteen people, among them two South Sudanese women, are being held by the police criminal investigation department (CID) in Juba over suspected links to criminal activities in the country’s capital. The suspects were arrested in separate crackdowns on organised crime in different parts of the city earlier in the week. Among the suspects is national […]
Central Equatoria
The ministry of mining has said the country has immense potential to discover valuable minerals. James Yousif Kundu, the acting Director-General of Geological Survey at the Ministry of Mining, said there was a strong upward trend in mineral exploration. He pledged the government’s readiness to attract investors into the country’s mineral sector. Kundu made the […]
National
The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) said on Thursday that the delayed security arrangement implementation has frustrated South Sudanese, demanding the government to clarify its plan on the matter. Speaking during its 20th monthly meeting, RJMEC Chairperson, Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai expressed disappointment over the failure to implement the president’s directive on […]
Peace Agreement
The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has warned that the defection of key military officials, primarily from the SPLA-IO to the SSPDF, has wiped out the trust between the two sides and lowered public faith in the process. RJMEC Interim Chairperson Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai warned that the members of the peace […]
Peace Agreement
The government of Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State has endorsed the county’s 2022-2025 strategic development plan. Area commissioner David Otto Ramson said the strategy sets out key strategic actions needed to achieve the mission of improving roads, education, health, housing, water, and agriculture. He made the remarks during the planning conference that concluded in […]
Eastern Equatoria State
President Salva Kiir has once again faulted the arms embargo imposed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying it drags the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. The President made the statement to the Special Representative to the Secretary-General in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, who is […]
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Kenya’s special envoy to South Sudan, Dr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, yesterday held discussions with President Salva Kiir Mayardit to address the dragging implementation of the peace agreement and strengthen ties between the two countries. According to the information shared by the office of the president, the discussions focused on various areas of the implementation of […]
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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Ministry of Transport have signed an agreement for the construction of the Juba Riverport to boost water transportation in the country. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Sagara Fujuki, JICA Chief Representative, said the construction of the port was agreed upon years ago between the government and JICA but […]
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