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Parliament reopening hinges on quorum, says Mori

Parliament spokesperson Oliver Mori said the delay was not officially planned but rather due to how the members dispersed at the start of the recess By Aguok Chok The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has started the registration of members in preparation to reopen the National Parliament. The legislators went for a four-month recess, starting on […]

National
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U.S. calls for inclusive democratic process

The United States has called for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the democratic process worldwide to ‘‘combat discrimination and abuse, counter prejudice, and protect their rights’’. In a press release issued on the International Day of Persons With Disability on Friday, the US government said policies related to elections and civic engagement were […]

National
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EU develops document on green economy

The European Union has developed a document called “Country Environmental Profile” [CEP] that will dictate the cooperation between South Sudan and the European Union on the green economy. The cooperation will come to an end in 2027. Adela Rodenas, Team Leader at the European Union Delegation to South Sudan, said “the CEP will play a […]

National
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Soldier goes berserk, kills two colleagues

A soldier from the South Sudan People Forces (SSPDF) opened fire on his colleagues at Lui barracks in Mundri County, Western Equatoria State, killing a couple of people and wounding four others before being shot dead. Margret Fozia Emmanuel, Mundri East County Commissioner, confirmed the incident to The City Review yesterday. “What happened was a soldier […]

National
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Igga warns punitive measures against corrupt officials

The government’s Economic Cluster, led by Vice President Dr James Wani Igga, has started exploring avenues to hold individuals accountable for perpetuating corruption in the non-oil revenue collections. The cluster did not mention any individuals but said the collective effort was needed to ensure the eradication of malpractices within the National Revenue Authority to maximise […]

National
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Juba runs out of J&J vaccine

The Chief of Planning and Information in the Ministry of Health, Mabior Kiir Kudior, has revealed that all COVID-19 vaccination centres in Juba have run out of Johnson & Jonson vaccine. “Due to high consumption of J and J, there are no more J and J vaccines currently available in Juba,” said Mabior. However, he […]

Health
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Let’s remember and celebrate our war victims

South Sudan yesterday joined the rest of the world to commemorate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an annual event that aims to educate the public about issues affecting people with disabilities (PDs), mobilize political will and resources to address global issues, and celebrate and reinforce […]

Editorial
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Chagor seeks Pieri peace accord reactivation

Jonglei State Governor Denay Jock Chagor has called for the reactivation of the peace accords signed with the neighbouring Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) to cease the cycle of killings. In a press statement issued yesterday, Chagor said Jonglei State was committed to the Pieri Peace Agreement and the peace accord signed in Bor months […]

Jonglei State
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Machar prepares SPLM/A-IO for 2023 elections

South Sudan’s main opposition party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), led by First Vice President Dr Riek Machar Teny, has started preparations for the 2023 general elections, tentatively slated for 2023. Addressing the 4th SPLM/A-IO National Liberation Council (NLC) yesterday at Freedom Hall in Juba, Dr Machar said although the future of […]

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